Protecting Textile and Leather Workers

U.S. consumers are especially concerned about working conditions.

textile worker in dye house — We help with implementation, verification, risk management, improvement, communication and certification.

Child labor, inhumane working hours, starvation wages, discrimination and unsafe conditions... Consumers expect due diligence. You need a strong partner.

Hohenstein is an internationally recognized expert who helps you through the process of implementing, benchmarking and improving your initiatives.

3rd-party Audit of Working Conditions

Consistent, Independent Proof

Socially acceptable working conditions in line with UN and ILO conventions
Health and safety in the workplace
No discrimination of employees
Fair wages
No child labor

Risk prevention
Safety of buildings and production systems
Internal communication and clear responsibilities
Regular employee training on workplace safety and social responsibility
Freedom of assembly for employees

Think globally.

OEKO-TEX® RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS is an assessment and certification for brands, retailers and distributors that protect human rights throughout their supply chains.

Partner for progress

Show you care.

OEKO-TEX® STeP is an independent certification for production facilities that helps ensure and communicate that the manufacturing conditions are both sustainable and socially responsible. The built in benchmarks facilitate continuous improvement.

Let us help

Highlight your efforts.

OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN is a product label for textile products that were made in safe and socially responsible workplaces with sustainable manufacturing practices and were tested for harmful substances.

Communicate clearly