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Below you can find press releases on research projects and services offered by the Hohenstein Institute. Through the support of a wide range of other institutions throughout the textile manufacturing chain, we can support you in your research work and beyond and provide you with the details of experts for interview and specialist authors.

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20/06/2012

OEKO-TEX® is a "Selected Location in the Land of Ideas"
This award honours achievements over the last 20 years

On 1 September 2012 Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, the international testing and certification system, will be awarded the accolade of "Selected Location in the Land of Ideas". "The Land of Ideas" is an initiative from the Federal German Government and ... 
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Topic area: | 2067-EN
18/06/2012

Well equipped for the future
The intelligent mattress textiles from the Belgian company Bekaert Textiles NV are OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified

To have a restful and relaxing night of sleep is one of the most important pre-requisites for the energy and performance efficiency of the human being. Taking this principle as its starting point, the Belgian Group Bekaert Textiles NV has focused ... 
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Topic area: | 2069-EN
11/06/2012

Finally gloves that fit properly!
Hohenstein scientists determine precise data for accurately fitting gloves.

Gloves are an essential element of protective clothing in many different work areas. So that in the future gloves have a perfect fit and also provide the highest possible level of safety at work, scientists from the Hohenstein Institute in ... 
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Topic area: Fit and processing | 355-EN
25/05/2012

The testing and certification of chemical protection clothing
Hohenstein Institute obtains approval for EN 13034 Type 6 accreditation

Personal protective clothing must be capable of providing reliable protection to the wearer for the most extreme requirements. Clear guidelines apply to its manufacture since legislators, retailers and consumers constantly set themselves higher and ... 
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Topic area: PPE Personal Protective Equipment | 405-EN
24/05/2012

The “Blue Wonder” has become green
Spanish company Tejidos Royo is awarded the OEKO-TEX® 1000 certification

Hardly any other clothing item is as widespread in the world as a pair of jeans nor is hardly any other fabric offered in so many variants. In the denim sector the Spanish fabric supplier Tejidos Royo is currently viewed as a genuine trend setter. ... 
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Topic area: | 2066-EN