Just in time for its 30th anniversary, Oeko-Tex, the international community for research and testing in the field of textile ecology, has renewed its sustainability promise.
Exactly 30 years ago, in March 1992, Oeko-Tex was founded with the sole aim of empowering consumers and businesses to make responsible choices in order to protect the planet for future generations and to buy and offer environmentally friendly and socially responsible products be able.
Oeko-Tex celebrates its 30th anniversary
“To achieve this goal, we have tracked legal, scientific and technical information, developed standards and conducted rigorous testing. Over the years, we have continually improved our processes, expanded our extensive knowledge of textiles, introduced new tools and responded to consumer needs,” Oeko-Tex summarizes its progress in a statement.
The goal still applies today, but Oeko-Tex’s reach has expanded to 17 independent research and testing institutes. The organization has also developed standards covering the entire supply chain, including well-known labels such as Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and Oeko-Tex Made in Green, and has partnered with more than 21,000 companies in 100 countries to achieve over 235,000 certifications available for a number of products.
The development of test methods and limit values to protect consumers, employees and the environment from thousands of substances has also been added to Oeko-Tex’ goals.
“We are more determined than ever to develop solutions that enable our children and grandchildren to inherit a healthy world. Innovation is the key, and with OEKO-TEX® the next chapter of sustainability is just beginning,” commented Oeko-Text Managing Director Georg Dieners in the statement.
Impact Calculator and Responsible Business Service
Recent Oeko-Tex achievements include the new Impact Calculator, which provides the textile industry with the data they need to measure and quantify CO2 emissions and water consumption. In addition, the footprint tool provides information to take targeted measures to improve processes and achieve reduction targets.
Later this year, Oeko-Tex will also offer a service called “Responible Business by Oeko-Tex” to help companies transition to upcoming due diligence laws. The service is set to launch in mid-2022, the company said.
