Online database facilitates the search for suitable suppliers of OEKO-TEX certified

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1 Press information Who supplies what? Online database facilitates the search for suitable suppliers of OEKO-TEX certified textiles 21-Nov EN Zurich (hm) Around 10,000 companies from over 90 countries and at all levels of the value-creation chain currently participate in OEKO-TEX Standard 100 product certification. When searching for suitable suppliers, the production facilities, purchasing organisations and retailers have at their disposal an extensive network of manufacturers from around the world who can offer a range of textiles in every conceivable quality for the most diverse of fields of application - with the added benefit that these textiles are proven to be harmless. By using the "OEKO-TEX Buying Guide" at products, interested companies can access this international company network, which is in the form of an interactive database with different search filters, directly and without charge. The available selection options include, for example, the type of OEKO-TEX certification, the OEKO-TEX product class, as well as a search by world regions. In addition, you can search specifically for individual product levels and required product materials. Based on these primary search criteria, the selection can be refined using additional filters. For example, with world regions, specific countries can be selected. The product level (e.g. "Fabrics" or "Ready-made goods") can be further refined by the type of product searched for (e.g. "Knitted fabric", "Woven fabric" or "Non-woven") and usage ("e.g. "Outer wear" or "Furnishings"). A free text search also enables you to search for additional product specifications or known company names. As the companies can also store additional product information and a company profile in any language in their Buying Guide entry, for example, to address specific target markets, the selection of displayed language version for the OEKO-TEX website can also be used as an additional search filter. The search results are displayed in a list arranged alphabetically by company name. By clicking on the displayed companies, you access an information page which lists all data required to make direct contact, for example, the telephone number, address, contact and the web address. The information on the OEKO-TEX -certified articles is clearly shown according to the respective product level, their usage and also the material from which they are made. If the companies have stored additional information in the detail view such as a company profile, product images or photos from production, their OEKO-TEX -certified brands, specifications of the articles on offer or web links to individual products and/or sales outlets etc., this provides additional transparency for the user of the Buying Guide and illustrates their global network. Particularly outstanding companies are also much more visible in the Online Buying Guide: For example, with the award of "OEKO-TEX Company of the Month" with a

2 corresponding promotional logo or with the additional display of a successful STeP certification which indicates the companies' proven focus on greater sustainability in production. It's worth having a look! Confidence in Textiles - the modular principle for OEKO-TEX testing for harmful substances The OEKO-TEX system enables manufacturers at all levels of textile processing to specifically use OEKO-TEX Standard 100-certified starting materials. In this way, the financial cost of their own certification of extensive, ready-made articles with very different components remains within a manageable framework. In terms and conditions of business, the valid OEKO-TEX certificate with a unique test number that can be traced at any time serves as proof that an article has already been tested. If certification is carried out by an OEKO-TEX institute, duplicate tests can be avoided if the test samples, supplier contracts and underlying certificates for the individual components are submitted. The OEKO-TEX Buying Guide also offers companies who themselves want their products to be certified according to the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 an ideal starting point for purchasing certified materials of all types. The OEKO-TEX Online Buying Guide available at facilitates the search for suppliers of OEKO-TEX certified textiles of all types. The selection criteria for the individual search filters can be modified dynamically if necessary due to innovative product developments in the market.

3 The search screen for the Buying Guide is also available in a compressed view on the starting pages for the certificate holders, retailers and manufacturers.

4 Best practice examples when searching for OEKO-TEX certified suppliers. Sanetta, children's' clothing, Germany. Detailed company data for targeted contact with the company. Brief company profile which can be created in as many languages as required to address specific target markets. Display of the OEKO-TEX certified product range, itemised according to product level, usage, material as well as OEKO-TEX product class. List of OEKO-TEX certified brands offered by the company.

5 Comazo, bodywear for women, men and children, Germany. Companies can store as many addresses, web links and contacts as required to facilitate direct contact. A company profile with text information and images gives more transparency and clarifies the company's philosophy better than with product data alone.

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