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materials, technologies and scientific data, would have been as frequent or severe. Now that I’m
OEKO-TEX® regularly updates its strict standards a parent to a toddler and have a baby on the way,
and methods. skin safety is a top priority.”

She expressed, “My two-year-old son has battled
painful eczema outbreaks since he was around 9
months old. But I’ve seen such a difference in his
skin (along with his skincare routine) once I made the
MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® conscious effort to use OEKO-TEX® certified fabrics
Transparency is the key to sustainable products. for him and our family.”
MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® labeled products
are built on rigorous testing of the product and She further expressed, “Parents have long been
assessment of the factories. aware of the dangers of ingesting chemicals. But
most of us have been less aware of the chemicals
Safe for People and the Planet: A MADE IN GREEN with which we’re in constant contact through clothes
OEKO-TEX® labels are trusted product has been been tested for harmful and textiles. When I partnered with OEKO-TEX® and
by OEKO-TEX® label gives you confidence that the
Hanna Andersson earlier this year, I learned so much
substances and was made in environmentally
about toxins in textiles. I learned that toxins on some
solution for your customers friendly facilities. textiles can harm your health through breathing, skin
contact, and saliva. I was impressed that the
Socially Responsible: Suppliers in a MADE IN
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® label certifies that
GREEN by OEKO-TEX® certified supply chain must
take actions to protect workers, ensure safe working every component of the product, from the fabric to
the thread and accessories, has been rigorously
Research shows that consumers want to shop breathing, skin contact and saliva. STANDARD 100 conditions and strengthen healthy labor practices. tested against a list of up to 350 toxic chemicals.
responsibly and sustainably, but don’t know exactly by OEKO-TEX® certified products have been tested How reassuring!”
how to do that. OEKO-TEX® labels are a trusted for harmful substances to protect your health. Transparent: Each MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®
solution. Their labels help customer make safer and certified product can be traced using a unique “During the summer, it can be easy to just grab any
more sustainable decisions. Tested for Toxic Chemicals: This label certifies that product ID, providing insight into how and where it clothing that will beat the heat. But it’s more
every component of the product, from the fabric to was made. important to take the extra time to beat the harsh
Following are some of the most important ways the thread and accessories, has been rigorously chemicals that can affect your family over time. As a
showing how OEKO-TEX® labels make a difference: tested against a list of up to 350 toxic chemicals. Summer safety starts with the skin a case study mom, taking this simple step gives me peace of
A buyer benefiting from STANDARD 100 by mind. And that is priceless.”
Trusted Worldwide: Since 1992, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, Alexis Kristiana while sharing a story of
OEKO-TEX® has been the world's best-known label for her toddler baby said, “I grew up with sensitive skin. I “I’ve always been conscious of my skin. Now, I’m
textile safety. wish there had been labels like STANDARD 100 by thinking about what’s best for my son’s skin, too.
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® OEKO-TEX® and MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® This summer and beyond, I’ll continue to look for the
Toxins on some textiles can harm your health through Consistently Updated: To stay ahead of changes in at that time. I don’t know if my eczema outbreaks OEKO-TEX® labels.”

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