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covering the human-ecological requirements for raw materials, semi-finished and finished products in the textile sector at all processing levels, as well as for the accessories materials used. For articles consisting of more than one part, the premise for certification is that all components must satisfy the requirements laid down.
Certifiable articles may include, for example: raw, dyed and finished yarn, fabrics and knit- wear, accessories such as buttons, zips, yarn for sewing or labelling, various types of hemmed articles (clothing of all types, fabrics for the house and for furnishings, bedlinen, towels).
Checks for potentially toxic substances are generally designed to take the intended use of the fabrics and materials into account. The closer the product’s contact with the skin and the more sensitive this is, the stricter the human-ecological requirements to be respected.
The main advantages of adopting Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex® include:
Guaranteeing a high level of product safety and e ectiveness from the consumer’s point of view;
Achievingbettersafetythankstotestingcriteriaandlimitvalueswhicharesignificantly more demanding than national and international requirements;
Raisingawarenessofthesupplychaintotheresponsibleuseofchemicalsubstances,in the long term and on a global scale;
Encouragingtheapplicationandimprovementofmanagementproceduresandsafe- guarding quality;
Improvingthecompany’sreputationbytransmittingamessageofsustainability.
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