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STANDARD 100
FAQ
Application Guide

What are some common certification situations?

These basic example scenarios can be combined in many ways.

  1. All components certified - no added treatments
  2. All components certified – no added treatments – cut & sew NOT certified
  3. All components certified – added certified treatments

1. All components certified - no added treatments

pre-certified fabric, sewing thread, zipper, labels with arrows to certified cut & sew, with brand/retailer relabeling or using supplier label
Example of inputs pre-certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
See how small brand Prairie Wear uses this strategy

2. All components certified – no added treatments – cut & sew NOT certified

pre-certified fabric, sewing thread, zipper, labels with arrows to uncertified cut & sew, with brand/retailer responsible for process.
Example of supply chain partially certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100

3. All components certified – added certified treatments

pre-certified fabric, sewing thread, zipper, labels with arrows to certified cut & sew, certified washing or printing, with brand/retailer relabeling or using supplier label
Example of supply chain pre-certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100

Resources

Validating OEKO-TEX® Certificates
STANDARD 100 Application & Renewal
Labeling Guide
OEKO-TEX® Brand & Retailer Directory
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Ben Mead

Managing Director
Hohenstein Americas

+1 800 731 9468 Phone USA@Hohenstein.comEmail