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OEKO-TEX® STeP

The OEKO-TEX® STeP certification stands for ‘Sustainable Textile & Leather Production’. It stands for socially acceptable and safe working conditions, and sustainable production throughout the textile and leather industry’s supply chain. With OEKO-TEX® STeP , we certify the production sites and processes as well as employees’ working conditions in the textile supply chain.

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What is OEKO-TEX® STeP ?

Unlike many other standards, certification according to OEKO-TEX® STeP does not test the products as such, but the conditions under which they are produced.

OEKO-TEX® STeP helps all the companies involved in the production process to act in an eco-friendly, socially acceptable and sustainable way.

OEKO-TEX® STeP allows you to show your consumers that you comply with the highest social and environmental standards throughout the entire supply chain.

Thanks to OEKO-TEX® STeP certification, your consumers know that everyone employed in the production and supply chain benefits from fair and safe working conditions and that the highest environmental standards are met.

What are the advantages of OEKO-TEX® STeP ?

  • Good health protection
  • High level of occupational safety
  • Controlled working hours
  • Adequate wages and social security
  • Compliance with hygiene and medical requirements
  • Eco-friendly production processes
  • Responsible use of resources
  • Monitoring of the carbon footprint
  • Checking wastewater, exhaust air and waste quantity

Who is OEKO-TEX® STeP suitable for?

OEKO-TEX® STeP allows you to certify all companies involved in the textile and leather product manufacturing process:

  • Spinning mills
  • Weaving mills
  • Embroidering mills
  • Knitting and warp knitting mills
  • Finishing plants (pre-treatment, dyeing, printing, finishing, coating, etc.)
  • Manufacturers of accessories
  • Foam and mattress manufacturers
  • Beamhouses (leather)
  • Tanneries, incl. dyeing and fatliquoring
  • Leather finishing companies
  • Textile and leather product manufacturers (making up)
  • Textile and leather logistics centres

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Show your consumers that you’re socially responsible throughout the supply chain and comply with the highest environmental standards.

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These companies rely on TESTEX for OEKO-TEX® certification

Mammut

We are very satisfied with the technical support, the rapid response times and the precise solutions of TESTEX.

Winner Medical (Jiayu) Co., Ltd

Thanks to the OEKO-TEX® certificate issued by TESTEX, our customers have more confidence in our products.

Schlossberg Switzerland AG

In TESTEX, we’ve found an extremely reputable and reliable business partner whose expertise is greatly appreciated.

Shenzhen PurCotton Technology Co., Ltd

The OEKO-TEX® certification is boosting consumer confidence and helps us to promote our brand succesfully.

Dalian Ichihiro Towel Co., Ltd

Thanks to the prestige of OEKO-TEX®, customers have chosen to work with us and to totally trust our products.

Huafang Co., Ltd

The OEKO-TEX® certification is continuously making us more competitive on the international market.

Odlo

TESTEX is a very reliable and important partner for Odlo. The staff is always very helpful, productive and inspiring.

Calida

MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® from TESTEX is awarded in line with strict social and health criteria.

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