OEKO-TEX Approved Sleep Fabrics

Sensitive and High-Value Retail Use

OEKO-TEX certification is crucial for accessing market segments where chemical safety is a key purchasing factor:

• Infant and Children's Bedding: Requires the highest Class I certification, mandatory in many global jurisdictions.
• Allergy-Sensitive Products: Used to eliminate chemical irritants that can exacerbate skin or respiratory sensitivities.
• Premium European Retail: Used as a required mark of safety and quality for major retailers and luxury brands.

The certification label is a direct, trust-building communication tool with the consumer.

Safety and Compliance Standards

Core Advantages of OEKO-TEX Approval

• Globally Recognized Safety: Provides a standardized, verifiable chemical safety claim understood by consumers and regulators worldwide.
• Risk Reduction: Minimizes the risk of costly product recalls related to restricted substance violations (e.g., Azo dyes).
• Premium Market Access: Essential prerequisite for placing products in major European and North American retail chains.
• Full Process Traceability: The certification requires traceability through the entire supply chain, ensuring ethical and clean production practices.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Does OEKO-TEX certification cover the finished mattress?
• A: The certificate covers the textile itself. However, the final mattress manufacturer needs to ensure that all other components (foam, glue, etc.) also comply with a similar standard (e.g., CertiPUR-US) or achieve the OEKO-TEX certification for the entire final article.

• Q: Can a fabric lose its OEKO-TEX certification?
• A: Yes. If annual tests or unannounced control tests find non-compliant levels of restricted substances, the certificate can be revoked, leading to immediate market withdrawal.

• Q: Is OEKO-TEX the same as an organic certification?
• A: No. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 confirms chemical safety (no harmful substances). Organic certifications (like GOTS) confirm that the fiber was grown organically, often including safety checks as well.

Compliance Management Strategy

Maintaining certification requires continuous diligence:

• Supplier Vetting: Requiring all yarn, dye, and finishing suppliers to provide their own valid OEKO-TEX or REACH compliance documentation.
• Clean Dyeing: Implementing strict protocols to prevent cross-contamination in the dye house between approved and non-approved production runs.
• Mandatory Internal Testing: Routine internal testing for key restricted substances (e.g., formaldehyde) before submitting for external certification renewal.

Production and Documentation Service

We manage the certification interface:

• Certificate Sharing: Providing clients with a copy of our current certificate and the required license number for legal use on their final products.
• Test Report Provision: Supplying the detailed lab reports (showing acceptable levels of tested substances) to support the certification claim.
• Class Management: Assisting clients in determining the specific OEKO-TEX class (I, II, III, or IV) required for their end-use product.