OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 Explained
What the label means – and what it doesn't
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 is a globally recognised testing and certification system for textiles. It verifies that every component of a product has been tested for harmful substances – making it a reliable reference point when choosing fabrics, especially for skin-contact use.
What does STANDARD 100 actually test?
The certification covers harmful substance limits across the entire product – including threads, buttons, and other components. Testing criteria are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current scientific standards.
- Tested for a wide range of health-relevant substances
- Limit values depend on product class and skin contact level
- Annual review of testing requirements
A reliable reference point for fabric selection
The label gives you a transparent basis for comparing textiles. For products with frequent skin contact, a tested substance profile can be a meaningful selection criterion alongside practical properties such as durability or colour fastness.
Browse fabric categoriesHow the OEKO-TEX Label Check works
Find the label number
Locate the certificate or label number on the product tag or product page.
Enter in Label Check
Enter the number into the official OEKO-TEX Label Check verification tool.
Verify the result
You can see whether the certificate is valid and which product it relates to.
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