The OEKO-TEX® label is a strict and reliable certification for textiles. It guarantees that a product has been tested and verified to be free of harmful substances. This label is becoming increasingly popular in the textile industry as it helps to reassure consumers about the safety and quality of the products they buy. It is particularly welcome to find this label on products for babies, who are more fragile and sensitive than adults. 

What is the OEKO-TEX® label?

The OEKO-TEX® label is a certification system for textile products created in 1992 by the Hohenstein Institute and the International Association for Textile Ecology Research and Development (OEKO-TEX®). The aim of the label is to guarantee the safety and quality of textile products by testing for the absence of substances that are harmful to health.

The OEKO-TEX® label covers a range of textile products, including fabrics, clothing, fashion accessories, bedding, home furnishings, carpets and flooring. Products carrying the label have been tested for harmful substances according to strict criteria that are updated regularly.

How does the OEKO-TEX® label work?

The OEKO-TEX® label is awarded following a rigorous certification process that includes laboratory tests and on-site assessments. Laboratory tests are conducted to detect the presence of harmful substances in the materials used to make the textile product.

On-site assessments are conducted to verify that production processes meet the quality and safety standards set by OEKO-TEX®. Companies must also demonstrate that they use sustainable and environmentally friendly practices throughout the production process.

Textile products certified by OEKO-TEX® are regularly tested and monitored to ensure that they continue to meet the established quality and safety standards.

What are the consumer benefits?

The main benefit for consumers is the assurance that the textile product they are buying has been tested and verified for the presence of harmful substances. The OEKO-TEX® label provides transparency with regard to quality and safety, enabling consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.

The OEKO-TEX® label also stands for quality and sustainability. Products bearing the label have been manufactured to high quality and safety standards, ensuring superior durability and resistance to repeated washing and use.

Finally, the OEKO-TEX® label is also a guarantee of environmental friendliness. Certified companies must demonstrate that they use sustainable and environmentally friendly practices throughout the production process. Consumers can therefore be assured that the products they buy have been produced in an environmentally friendly manner and contribute to a more sustainable future.

It is important to note that the OEKO-TEX® label is not an absolute guarantee that textile products are completely free of harmful substances. However, it is a reliable indicator of the quality and safety of textile products and is often used in combination with other standards and certifications to provide consumers with comprehensive assurance.

If you are unsure about a brand, you can ask for its OEKO-TEX® number. You can then go to their website and check if the number exists and is up to date. 

The OEKO-TEX® label at Kadolis

At Kadolis, all products are OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, which is a non-negotiable requirement for the design and manufacture of our product lines. 

We strictly control the renewal of these certifications.

OEKO-TEX® certification is renewed every year by a certified analysis laboratory. This is the Spanish laboratory AITEX.

An audit of the products stored in our warehouse is also carried out every 3 years by an AITEX auditor.

Finally, random chemical tests on our products are carried out by AITEX in an independent analysis laboratory. 

About a hundred points are checked and tests are carried out to simulate the absorption of harmful substances by the human body (ingestion, skin contact, inhalation, etc...).

We advise future and young parents to pay attention to this label, which guarantees a healthy product for young children.