OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
OEKO-TEX® is the world’s leading certification of textiles tested for harmful substances. Each garment component has been tested for harmful substances and declared safe; therefore, aligned with our standard of quality at Purest Thread.
What is OEKO-TEX Certified® Apparel?
From the coating on the zippers to the print that is on the garment, every component goes through the testing process to ensure its safety. With everything that goes into producing garments, it is imperative that all apparel components are examined when going the extra step to give the consumer confidence and accreditation of quality. This ensures that no part of the garment is harmful to human or environmental health.
Why It Matters
Unfortunately, the dyeing process of clothing can use harmful substances such as formaldehyde. The OEKO-TEX® certification is designed to ensure that the result of apparel dyeing and wet-processing does not have a negative effect on human or environmental health. This ensures that garments are safe for manufacturers, consumers, and the environment.
The Importance of Non-Toxic Clothing
The sad reality is that many of the garments that are produced use residual dyes, hazardous chemicals, heavy metals, microfibers, and mordants to help bond dyes with fabric. Many of these synthetic dyes, specifically azo dyes, are carcinogenic and are therefore not found in non-toxic cotton. Azo dyes are water-soluble making them easy for skin to absorb and, as a result, may cause skin and eye irritation. Being non-toxic certified guarantees no trace of these harmful chemicals in any of our products.
Even though most countries have banned these toxic dyes, there are still parts of the world that still use these in production to support the high demand of fast fashion. Many countries can’t access clean drinking or bathing water because of the contamination caused by harmful dyes. This effect of apparel production is obviously very harmful and not sustainable, which leads us to be different and prioritize safety by producing non-toxic wholesale clothing.
Key Benefits of OEKO-TEX® Certified Companies
Quality Products
Product Safety
Globally Accepted Standards
- Only certified dyes and chemicals can be used in production, ensuring that certified products meet safety inspections.
- Azo colorants, formaldehyde, pentachlorophenol, cadmium, nickel, etc. are harmful to human and environmental health and are banned substances.
- OEKO-TEX® fabric's test criteria are globally standardized and are updated at least once a year on the basis of new scientific information or statutory requirements.
How We Combat the Problem?
To do our part, we take the extra step to ensure that none of our products are harmful. That is why we trust OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, as they inspect every component and make sure textiles are safe for people and the environment.
For our entire supply chain, we have meticulously curated a sustainable process of events. We promote healthy farming practices, to ensuring harmless clothing, to making sure our factory workers have a safe and fair work environment.
We believe in putting environmental and human safety above all else. As we target consumers who share these values, we highlight that one of the best things you can do as a mindful consumer is to purchase better, safer, and long-lasting garments to contribute to a more responsible world.
