The OEKO-TEX Association is a global network of 17 independent research and testing institutes dedicated to improving product safety and sustainability in the textile and leather industries. Founded in 1992, OEKO-TEX operates in over 70 countries, helping companies and consumers make responsible decisions and protect natural resources.

Its mission is to inspire trust through science-based standards that support transparency, traceability, and sustainable impact across supply chains. The association develops and manages globally harmonized testing methods and certification systems, ensuring that certified products meet strict environmental, health, and social criteria.

OEKO-TEX offers a range of certifications, including:

• STANDARD 100: For textiles tested for harmful substances

• MADE IN GREEN: For products made under environmentally friendly and socially responsible conditions

• LEATHER STANDARD: For leather articles tested for harmful substances

• ORGANIC COTTON: For verifying the use of organic materials without GMOs or harmful chemicals

• STeP: For facilities operating under sustainable production practices

• ECO PASSPORT: For safe and eco-friendly textile and leather chemicals

• RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS: A management tool for supply chain due diligence

Through these tools, OEKO-TEX supports responsible consumption, enhances safety and transparency, and promotes continuous improvement across the textile and leather value chains.

More information is available at the official OEKO-TEX website.