OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100: Framis Italia’s Choice for Safe and Certified Products
The OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification is one of the most recognized and authoritative international standards in the textile sector today, ensuring the absence of harmful substances in every component of textile products. Established in 1992 by the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile Ecology, this certification represents a global benchmark for safety and transparency in textile manufacturing.
What is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a globally uniform testing and certification system that subjects raw materials, semi-finished products, accessories, and finished textiles to rigorous testing at every stage of processing. Any item bearing the OEKO-TEX® label has been tested for more than 1,000 potentially harmful chemicals, meeting safety limits that in many cases exceed national and international regulations.
Laboratory tests include substances banned by law, such as carcinogenic azo dyes, regulated substances like formaldehyde and heavy metals, as well as others that, although not yet prohibited, are considered harmful to health and the environment.
The certification consists of four product classes, with increasingly strict requirements depending on the intensity of skin contact:
• Class I: items for babies and children up to 3 years old, with the most stringent requirements
• Class II: items with direct skin contact such as underwear and bedding
• Class III: items without direct skin contact such as jackets and coats
• Class IV: furnishing and decorative materials such as curtains and tablecloths
Why OEKO-TEX® Certification Matters
In a global market increasingly focused on transparency and sustainability, OEKO-TEX® responds to the growing demand for safe and certified products. The OEKO-TEX® 2024/25 annual report highlights a constant rise in demand for tested and reliable solutions in the textile and leather sectors: over 57,000 certificates and labels were issued in the last year alone, thanks to the collaboration of 17 independent research institutes across more than 70 countries.
This certification is much more than a label: it guarantees compliance with global regulations such as REACH, meets the Restricted Substances Lists (RSLs) required by international retailers and brands, and offers consumers the ability to verify the authenticity of the certificate at any time through the OEKO-TEX® Label Check system.
OEKO-TEX®’s commitment goes beyond product safety: strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Global Nature Fund and ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) enhance its focus on biodiversity, responsible water management, and sustainable chemistry throughout the entire production chain.
Framis Italia’s Commitment
Framis Italia is committed to certifying most of its products according to the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, with particular attention to Class 1, the most stringent category dedicated to babies and young children. This choice reflects the company’s intention to place consumer safety and environmental responsibility at the heart of its manufacturing philosophy.
Certifying Framis products according to OEKO-TEX® means ensuring that every component, from tapes to films, from patches to labels, has been tested and meets the highest safety standards. The OEKO-TEX® label on Framis products is not only a mark of quality but also a transparent communication tool that allows customers to verify compliance in real time through the certificate number and digital traceability system.
An Investment in Quality and Trust
Choosing OEKO-TEX®-certified Framis products means making a conscious choice for your health, for your loved ones, and for the environment. The certification represents a guarantee of verified quality, tested by independent institutes and recognized internationally for over 30 years.
Framis Italia’s commitment to certifying all its products demonstrates how corporate responsibility, innovation, and transparency can be successfully integrated into a production model that looks to the future of textile sustainability, building trust with customers and actively contributing to a safer and more environmentally respectful supply chain.
