OEKO-TEX Standard 100 – What Does the Label Mean?

Short answer: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is one of the most widely used textile certifications in the world. The label means that the entire product – fabric, thread, buttons and print – has been tested for harmful chemicals and meets limit values that are often stricter than the law requires. In short, it is your reassurance that the clothing is safe against your skin.

What does OEKO-TEX Standard 100 test for?

The certification checks for hundreds of substances, among them heavy metals, formaldehyde, phthalates and dyes that can cause allergies. The requirements are strictest for products worn close to the skin or made for babies – exactly the categories where bamboo clothing is most common.

Why is the label relevant for bamboo clothing?

Bamboo viscose is made chemically, and that makes it extra reassuring to know the finished fabric has been tested for chemical residues. If you have sensitive skin, the combination of soft bamboo and OEKO-TEX certification is an obvious choice – read more in bamboo clothing for sensitive skin. See our full selection of OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified products.

How to use the label when you shop

Look for the certification on products you wear straight against your skin – for example bamboo underwear for women, bamboo underwear for men and socks. Several of our brands, among them JBS of Denmark, work with certified qualities.

Frequently asked questions

Does OEKO-TEX mean the clothing is organic?

No. The label is about chemical safety in the finished product, not about organic farming. It guarantees that the clothing has been tested free of harmful substances above the limit values.

Is OEKO-TEX important for bamboo clothing?

Yes, it gives extra reassurance, because bamboo viscose is made chemically. The certification confirms that the finished fabric has been tested for chemical residues.

Does the certification cover the whole product?

Yes. With Standard 100 every part is tested – fabric, sewing thread, elastic, buttons and print – not just the fabric itself.