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OekoTex Confidence in textiles
Confidence in textiles tested for harmful substances
Often known as Oeko-Tex standards
It is a global testing and accreditation scheme for the screening of harmful substances within consumer textiles. It is the leading label for textiles that have been screened for harmful substances. The Oeko-Tex certificate issued by the relevant institute or responsible certification centre is valid for 12 months. It verifies that the articles listed have been successfully tested according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and satisfy the requirements of a common product class.
Harmful substances banned under the Oeko-tex Standard 100 include:
- Specifically banned AZO dyes
- Carcinogenic and allergy inducing dyes
- Formaldehyde
- Pesticides
- Chlorinated Phenols
- Chloro-organic benzenes and toluenes
- Extractable heavy metals
- pH value
- Phthalates in baby articles
- Emission of Volatile components
- Odour
- Organotin compounds (TBT) and (DBT)
Within the certification process there are three product classes which are relevant to the products we supply:
Product class one: Textiles and textile toys for babies and small children up to the age of three. Cotton Roots embroidery threads meets Oeko-Tex 100 in this the highest product class.
Product class two: Textiles which, when used as intended, have a large part of their surface in direct contact with the skin, e.g. polos, sweatshirts, formal shirts and blouses etc.
Product class three: Textiles which, when used as intended, do not come into contact with the skin, or only have a small part of their surface in contact with the skin, e.g. jackets and coats
For further details: www.oeko-tex.com
OekoTex Confidence in Textiles Certified Products
SUPPLIERS OF CLOTHING EMBROIDERED OR PRINTED WITH YOUR LOGO
Impact Trading is an established provider of corporate clothing, work wear and uniforms. Our aim is to assist you in your choice of corporate clothing and ensure that your organisation portrays a professional image that inspires confidence in your customers.
Our corporate clothing range includes the top brands, for example Skopes, Brook Tavener and Russell Collection. This means that you can be confident that your staff will be wearing stylish but hardwearing corporate uniform that will be crease resistant, easy to iron and easy to clean.
We recognize that your brand is highly visible through the corporate clothing or corporate uniform that your staff wear. We realize how critically important it is that the first impression your customers have is a powerful and positive one. Corporate clothing and uniform needs to fit the requirements of your staff and meet the expectations of your brand.
Corporate clothing conjures up images of suits, jackets, ties, trousers and skirts. Our corporate clothing range includes all of the above and more. Our coordinated range means that you can mix and match to suit the different shapes and sizes of your people. They will feel comfortable, confident and at ease.
Corporate uniform or corporate workwear can also include polo shirts, knit wear, shirts, blouses and t-shirts. Our range is exclusively good quality and will not let us, or you down.
The branding of your garments with your company or organisations logo is part of our expertise. Only top quality thread for the embroidery of your logo, or quality water based inks for your printed design is used. This means that your branding remains crisp, bright and new.
Whether it’s workwear for a factory, corporate uniform, or corporate clothing for an office - you can trust us with your image.
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