OEKO-TEX® continues to drive urgently needed change through cooperation and joint action – with their services and at the organizational level.

The numbers for the 2022/23 financial year support notable growth

OEKO-TEX® has once again recorded positive business development: it has issued more than 43,000 certificates and labels between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, an increase of 21% compared to the previous fiscal year.

The OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN certificate recorded the highest growth, at 52%. More than 1,000 OEKO-TEX® STeP certificates have been registered in more than 55 countries around the world. Regarding OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT, more than 24,000 certifications have been issued. More than 258,000 OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certificates are Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly.

Successful launch of two new OEKO-TEX® certifications

For their two new certifications, OEKO-TEX® focused on cooperation with numerous parties along the global supply chain.

Launched in November 2022, OEKO-TEX® RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS addresses the increasing global expectations and due diligence requirements. The tool and certification supports textile and leather companies in preventing negative effects from their own business operations, supply chains and broader business relationships

On the other hand, in April 2023 the OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON certificate was launched, in which companies that work with OEKO-TEX® benefit from a global network of certified companies to facilitate the supply of chemicals, materials and business partners, from cultivation to finished product.

At the organisational level, OEKO-TEX® is focusing on partnerships with multi-stakeholder initiatives to include as many different perspectives as possible and allow all parties to benefit. Working with ZDHC to promote sustainable chemical management and becoming an ISEAL community member are just two of many collaborations for OEKO-TEX®, which is striving to address the industry’s most pressing challenges.

Based on industry developments and scientific findings, OEKO-TEX® issued a general ban on the use of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS/PFC) in textiles, leather and shoes certified by STANDARD 100, ORGANIC COTTON, LEATHER STANDARD and ECO PASSPORT.

OEKO-TEX® also surpassed the milestone of 1,000 STeP certified production facilities. OEKO-TEX® is in a strong position to continue its work – enabling the industry and consumers to make more responsible decisions through partnership and education.

AITEX is the only Spanish center accredited to grant the world’s leading OEKO-TEX® certifications: Standard 100, Made in Green, Leather Standard, STeP, ECO PASSPORT, RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS and ORGANIC COTTON. Contact AITEX for further information.