Hohenstein is a founding certification body of OEKO-TEX®. We are the largest provider of OEKO-TEX® testing, certifications, labels and tools that enable consumers and companies to protect people and our planet.
OEKO-TEX® provides tools for management and communication of safety and sustainability efforts. The modular system ensures these services work together for traceability, transparency and cost reduction along the textile and leather supply chains.
Did you know? When OEKO-TEX® was established in 1992, it created the textile industry's first restricted substance list.
In 2022, OEKO-TEX® introduced a fresh, new look. See how the rebranded logos and labels can be used.
OEKO-TEX® product labels help consumers identify products that are:
Certifications for verified chemicals (OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT), materials (OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and LEATHER STANDARD) and manufacturing facilities (OEKO-TEX® STeP) ease sourcing decisions, meet sustainability goals and protect reputations.
Globally, over 40,000 manufacturers, brands and retailers formally work with OEKO-TEX®, with many more using the system internally.
A trustworthy certification depends on verification. Anyone can fill out a form. An audit means someone visits the site, checks that daily practice matches what's documented and watches for risks the paperwork won't show.
Hohenstein auditors are trained to keep the audit professional and useful for everyone involved. We support applicants before, during and after the visit.
