The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 standard

The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 allows for the control and certification of raw, intermediate and finished textile products at all stages of processing.

It is an independent system, certifying items such as sewing thread, dyed fabrics and knits, manufactured items like textile toys, terry cloth items, sheets…

• Criteria

These controls for harmful substances take into account several criteria:

– Substances prohibited by law

– Substances regulated by law

– Chemicals that may be harmful to health

In general, these requirements go beyond current national laws, prioritizing prevention in health matters.

• Laboratory tests and product classes

The tests carried out by OEKO-TEX depend on the actual use of the textile. The more the textile will be in contact with the skin, the stricter the requirements will be.

We can differentiate four classes of products:

– Class I:

Textile items for babies and children up to 3 years old (clothing, toys, sheets…)

– Class II:

Textiles in direct contact with the skin (underwear, sheets, t-shirts…)

– Class III:

Textiles in indirect contact with the skin (jackets, coats, etc.)

– Class IV:

Textile furnishing items (curtains, tablecloths, etc.)

• Certification

For a textile product to be certified OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, all of its components must meet without exception the criteria mentioned above – except for the outer textile part such as sewing threads or prints, as well as non-textile accessories such as buttons or zippers.

• Manelli prioritizes human ecology with the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

Manelli, with a boutique in Paris and Nice and an e-shop at www.manelli.fr , is a company specializing in professional clothing for individuals and professionals, promoting safety and health standards for the materials used in its clothing, whether for the medical, culinary or work sectors.