This standard was first introduced by European textiles Institutes for the detection of harmful chemicals in fabrics.

OEKO-TEX is an international standard certification to ensure chemical-free textile products. Textiles are said to be certified if they comply with the testing process from the raw materials to the end products. This testing criteria helps to analyze the presence of various harmful chemicals such as, formaldehyde, pesticides, phthalates, colorants, solvents, and heavy metals. The textile items are classified and being tested according to their intended applications:

• Products for newborns and toddlers
• Fabrics that come in direct contact with the skin like, bed sheets, quilts, and apparels
• Fabrics that show no direct contact with skin such as stuffing, decorative cloths, curtains, mats, and rugs etc.

Process of OEKO-TEX certification:

The OEKO-TEX certification process is very rigorous and needs to be repeated on a yearly basis. It is a worldwide standard for textile development. The process begins with sending an application to the OEKO-TEX Institute for the product testing. Once accepted, samples of raw materials and end products are submitted to the lab. The lab’s testing results approve the product; whether it is safe for bedding or for children use.

No doubt, Silk is naturally hypoallergenic and non-irritating fabric, but it’s important to analyze if the silk products you’re bringing home are cruelty-free or not. It’s commonly observed that the low-grade silk items are loaded with harmful contaminants.

But Silk Pearl guarantees 100% cruelty-free silk bedding and accessories in the textile industry. We display our Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX certification to our labels, packaging, and website.

Promoting good health with OEKO-TEX label

OEKO-TEX certification is crucial to ensure environment friendly and safe textile products for human health. It makes the fabrics ideal for direct skin contact; preventing any rashes or skin allergies. Purchasing OEKO-TEX labelled garments support health conscious practices and overall well-being. So it’s time to elevate your lifestyle with labelled silk apparel that cares for your skin and environment; offering a touch of luxury and peace of mind. 

Silk Pearl: Going a step ahead for safety purposes

At Silk Pearl, we are not only offering pure 6A grade mulberry silk products to consumers but we also comply with OEKO-TEX standard certification. This helps us ensure cruelty-free textile products across the world. It means that our silk pillowcases, silk eye masks, and silk hair accessories are free from over 400 harmful substances; according to Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX. You can stay stress-free that the products you buy at Silk pearl are skin-friendly, natural, and safe; even for a newborn baby.

Difference between OEKO-TEX certification and GOTS

Along with OEKO-TEX, there are many other certification standards for manufacturers in the textile industry. GOTS is one of them. It varies Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX in a way that GOTS certification is specific for organic textiles only. It means that the fabric consists of about 70% organic natural fibers; and not treated with bleach; it is colored with chemical-free dyes to comply with strict environmental standards. GOTS is preferred for organic textiles including cotton and linen.

On the other hand, OEKO-TEX certifies fabrics for organic and inorganic sources. Including Silk, a few other fabrics that comply with OEKO-TEX standard are wool, leather, Tencel, and bamboo.

Health & Wellness Practices by Silk Pearl:

Silk Pearl is not only offering safe products through OEKO-TEX certification but also our silk products show significant benefits for skin, hair, and sleep. Our customers blindly trust our products knowing that they are free from chemicals yet available at reasonable pricing.

Visit our website and get to know more about our silk pillowcases, sleep masks, and other silk accessories.