Sustainable Chemical Management with OEKO-TEX® - Hohenstein

The textile supply chain is large, complicated, multi-tiered and dispersed.

...and so is its use of chemicals. There are diverse, sometimes conflicting, regulations and industry initiatives to minimize the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and nature.

So many challenges!

Companies are expected to keep up with these challenges.

Laws, publice focus, contract manufacturing, factory output, water use and discharge, contamination

Do these "methods" look familiar?

Icons for: hope for the best, company policies, testing protocols, disclosure requirements, on-site verification. — Common approaches to chemical management - some riskier than others - that should be combined to increase effectiveness.

Systematic tools for responsible chemical management.

Hohenstein helps you meet requirements for sustainable textile production and product stewardship with tools to integrate best practices for proper handling and chemical management into your business and supply chain.

Input chemistry screening.

ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification is a verification process for chemicals, colorants and auxiliaries. We analyze whether chemical products, and the individual ingredients, meet specific legal requirements and standards for safe and sustainable production of textile and leather products.

Certify or source better chemistry

Production facility Certification.

STeP by OEKO-TEX® certification identifies textile and leather production facilities that successfully implement environmentally friendly production processes and socially responsible working conditions. We analyze all relevant factors of production (chemical management, environmental performance, environmental management, social responsibility, safety at the workplace, quality management) and evaluate for benchmarking and continuous improvement.

Identify sustainable production

Testing for harmful substances.

Brands, retailers and manufacturers use STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® in their sourcing and product stewardship strategies to remove harmful substances from raw materials and finished goods.

Join the movement

Greener chemistry.

Hohenstein collaborations create pathways for brands and suppliers to eliminate hazardous chemicals from their supply chains.

Detox reporting.

DETOX TO ZERO by OEKO-TEX® sets up an efficient chemical management system that enables you to identify harmful substances. With an audit and annual status report, we assess whether chemical management, wastewater and sludge meet the goals of the Greenpeace Detox campaign to completely exclude 11 hazardous chemical groups.

Optimize chemical management

More sustainable sourcing.

>21,000 companies have certified millions of raw materials, processes and products. Access to the list is online and free.

Wastewater analysis

Harmful substances

Ecological impact

Biodegradability

Contact

Ben Mead

Managing Director
Hohenstein Institute America

+1 800 731 9468 Phone USA@Hohenstein.comEmail