OEKO-TEX Certified Bedding – What the Label Means

Short answer: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is an independent certification that guarantees every part of a textile has been tested for harmful substances. If you choose OEKO-TEX certified bamboo bedding, you know it is documented free of known problematic chemicals.

What does OEKO-TEX Standard 100 mean?

The certification tests the entire product, meaning the fabric, thread, buttons and zip alike, for a long list of harmful substances, among them formaldehyde, heavy metals and certain dyes. The requirements are often stricter than the law. See all our OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified products.

Why does it matter in bedding?

You lie with your face and body against your bedding for many hours every night, so it makes good sense to be demanding about the chemistry in exactly those textiles. That goes not least for children and for adults with sensitive skin. Read also our article on bamboo clothing for sensitive skin.

Certification is not the same as sustainability

OEKO-TEX is about chemistry in the finished product, not about the environmental footprint of the whole production. If you want to understand the full picture for bamboo textiles, we recommend the honest run-through in the article on bamboo viscose and the environment. Find the selection itself under bamboo bedding.

Frequently asked questions

What does OEKO-TEX Standard 100 mean?

That the entire product has been tested by an independent institute and found free of a long list of harmful substances.

Is OEKO-TEX the same as organic?

No. OEKO-TEX tests the finished product for harmful chemistry, while organic is about how the raw material was grown.

Is bamboo bedding OEKO-TEX certified?

Much of our bedding is. Look for the label on the individual product or in our full OEKO-TEX collection.