Green does not necessarily equal ecological

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Many manufacturers label their products “green” without really being able to furnish proof of ecological harmlessness. The Oeko-Tex Standard has clearly raised the bar for the textiles industry in this regard.



The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 has enabled textile manufacturers since 1992
to voluntarily test the human ecological characteristics of their
products in order to obtain certification of compliance. The textile
institutes are internationally recognised, independent and work to a
uniform standard worldwide. In recent years, this has lead the Oeko-Tex
Standard to become the globally leading label for pollutant-tested
textiles.
 
Junkers & Müllers has had all of its Mediatex textiles tested in
line with this standard and received the label “Textile Trust”. This
label equates responsible textile manufacture – from the raw materials
to the finished product. For the users it means they are getting
trustworthy product descriptions that help make the right purchasing
decision. They can rely on the purchase of high quality and harmless
products. The use of e.g. phthalates, AZO compounds, formaldehyde or
extractable heavy metals is prohibited.  Odour and emission of volatile
components are also tested. The end-consumer can be assured of
purchasing ecologically harmless products and can have complete trust
in the manufacturer.
 
Through certification, Junkers & Müllers is aiming to send a clear
signal and help its customers beat a path through the “green jungle”.

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