Oeko-Tex certification

Health protection

L’OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is the best-known certification in the textile industry. It was created to protect consumers’ health and is awarded to products that pass tests for harmful substances. When a product bears the Oeko-Tex symbol, it means that every part of it (thread, filling, button, zipper, print, covering, and packaging) has passed tests for harmful substances and is therefore safe for people.

Certification is legally binding and therefore cannot be falsified. To obtain it, products must undergo several tests covering almost 300 substances, conducted by Oeko-Tex partner institutes, which will verify:

• the absence of substances prohibited by law;
• the proper use of substances regulated by law;
• the absence of the main chemicals known to be harmful to health but not yet regulated;
• that products meet health protection standards.

 Zenoni & Colombi offers down products exclusively with Oeko-Tex certification, to guarantee consumers a product that is safe for their health and skin.

Environmental protection

Last but not least, Oeko-Tex certification is also a valuable aid in protecting our planet. Chemicals, such as the fertilizers used in cotton production, have an environmental impact that is now recognized in the textile industry, and it is important to limit their use.

Synonym for transparency

Thanks to Oeko-Tex, every company can demonstrate its transparency and commitment to making products that are safe for human health and the environment.