OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 Explained for Fabric Buyers

|Dynamic Knitfabs

Quick Answer

OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 means a textile has been tested for harmful substances. Here is what it covers and how to verify it.

OEKO-TEX tested fabric

Short answer: OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 is an independent certification showing that every component of a textile has been tested for harmful substances and meets limits for human health. It is one of the most widely recognised textile safety labels.

What is tested

Tests cover substances that are regulated or known to be harmful, such as certain azo dyes, formaldehyde, heavy metals, pesticides and other chemicals. Limits are updated regularly.

Product classes

  • Class I: articles for babies and toddlers, with the strictest limits
  • Class II: articles worn close to the skin
  • Class III: articles with little or no skin contact
  • Class IV: decoration and furnishing materials

How to verify a certificate

Every certificate has a number. Enter it in the official OEKO-TEX label check to confirm the holder, scope and validity.

What it does not cover

  • It does not prove recycled or organic content (use GRS, RCS or OCS)
  • It is about the finished textile's safety, not factory social conditions

FAQ

How long is a certificate valid?

Certificates are issued for a limited period and must be renewed with fresh testing.

Does Dynamic Knitfabs hold OEKO-TEX certification?

Yes. See certificate no. 23.HIN.14057 on our certifications page.

About the Author

The Dynamic Knitfabs Team

Dynamic Knitfabs Pvt. Ltd. is a family-run fabric manufacturer founded in 1990, with in-house knitting, weaving and sublimation printing in Surat and Noida, India. The company is led by Directors Rajeev Jain and Siddharth Jain and supplies fabric to 100+ international and Indian fashion brands.