OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 for Upholstery Fabrics
What OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 means for upholstery fabrics, what it covers in chemical safety testing, and what it does not guarantee.
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 is a widely recognized textile label, including upholstery fabrics. It confirms compliance with harmful-substance limits within the defined certification scope.
What does STANDARD 100 cover?
The system evaluates selected potentially harmful substances under defined criteria and updates. Certification is linked to specific products or groups and can be verified by certificate number.
Product classes and why they matter
Different classes correspond to different contact scenarios and limit strictness. Class information should never be confused with mechanical upholstery durability ratings.
What the certificate is not
It is not a full life-cycle sustainability score and does not replace technical sheet values such as Martindale, pilling, light fastness, flame behavior, or care rules.
What to do in practice when purchasing
Request certificate number, product class, and scope details, then compare them with project requirements and market regulations. Combine certification checks with swatch and technical sheet review.
Official sources (OEKO-TEX Association)
The links below lead to official OEKO-TEX pages for the current STANDARD 100 description, label verification, FAQs, and marking guidance.
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