What is OEKO-TEX Certification?

OEKO-TEX is a globally recognized certification system that tests textiles for harmful substances to ensure they are safe for human skin. Founded in 1992, OEKO-TEX has become a trusted name in fabric safety, with over 20,000 certified companies worldwide.

The certification process for OEKO-TEX Standard 100 scrutinizes textiles for more than 300 harmful substances, including pesticides, heavy metals, and formaldehyde, ensuring your clothes are as safe as they are stylish. This encapsulates verified or suspected health-harming chemicals such as:

• Flame retardants
• Carcinogenic and allergy-inducing dyes
• Pesticides
• Chlorinated phenols
• Organic tin compounds
• Chlorinated benzenes and toluenes
• Heavy metals
• Solvents
• Formaldehyde

Benefits for Your Wardrobe: Protecting Sensitive Skin

The average person spends about 80% of their time in contact with textiles, yet we hardly stop and think how skin is permeable; what touches your skin, can enter your body and cause potential health risks. This is especially crucial for those with sensitive skin, or babies and young children.

At Sensibilities, we are proud to incorporate OEKO-TEX certified fabrics into our collections as much as possible. Our Nani Iro Artwear Collection features OEKO-TEX Japanese cotton, which you can explore here.

Scenes from the OEKO-TEX Certified Kurokawa Daitou dyeing facility in Japan 

Discover the difference OEKO-TEX certified fabrics can make in your wardrobe and join us in embracing a healthier, more conscious approach to fashion.