OEKO-TEX® STeP
for people and planet
OEKO-TEX® STeP is a certification system for brands, retailers and manufacturers in the textile chain who want to communicate their achievements in sustainable production processes to the public in a transparent, credible and clear manner.
OEKO-TEX® STeP sets the highest standards for both social and environmental aspects of textile and leather production, as well as for industrial laundries. This certification is a sign of responsibility towards employees and the environment, and supports a company’s journey towards more sustainable production.
What does the certification mean?
STeP differs from other certification systems because, instead of considering only individual sustainability aspects, it includes a comprehensive analysis and assessment of the production conditions instead. STeP analyses all important areas of a company using 6 modules:
- Chemical management
- Environmental performance
- Environmental management
- Social responsibility
- Quality management
- Health protection and safety at work
The aim of STeP certification is the long-term implementation of environmentally friendly production processes, social working conditions and optimum health and safety.
What are the benefits?
- Certification for all facility types in the entire textile and leather production. From fibre manufacturing to spinning or tanning to finishing and making-up.
- Network of over 35,000 certified companies around the world for easier sourcing of chemicals, materials and business partners along the textile and leather supply chain.
- Recognition of existing third-party standards and certifications e.g. BSCI, FWF, SA8000, ISO 14001, ISO 9001.
- Additional exposure is provided by listings in the ZDHC Supplier to Zero or the BHive® App from GoBlu.
- Cooperations with industry partners like ZDHC, GoBlu, SLCP, SLF are implemented in the certification.
- The certification includes the Impact Calculator, a tool which calculates the carbon and water footprint of a facility and shows where proactive measures can be initiated to reduce the industry’s environmental footprint.
- STeP certification enables you to apply for the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN product label.
The Impact Calculator
Calculate your Carbon and Water Footprint
OEKO-TEX® STeP facilities are now able to measure and report their carbon emissions and water usage impact – at the facility level, by processing step or for 1kg of material. As part of its Roadmap to Excellence, the OEKO-TEX® STeP programme has developed a simple, user-friendly digital tool for facilities to calculate the Carbon and Water Footprint: THE IMPACT CALCULATOR.
The Impact Calculator provides production facilities an initial estimate and assessment on the materials and process steps that contribute most to their overall environmental impact. Participation is voluntary and will be available to any textile production facility applying for or already holding a OEKO-TEX® STeP certification.
STeP certified companies
- Alfa Tapijtfabriek nv
- Alsico N.V.
- BekaertDeslee
- Bekaert Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret as
- Belgotex International NV
- Berteks Tekstil San. Tic. A.Ş.
- Carpenter Belgium nv
- De Witte Lietaer International Textiles nv
- Dounor SAS
- Kücükler Tekstil San. ve Tic. A.S.
- LAVA BV
- Liebaert Marcel nv
- LOVE HOME FABRICS
- Muvantex N.V.
- Ontex bv
- Ontex CZ SRO
- Ontex Peninsular SA
- SIOEN Apparel
- Ten Cate Protect BV
- Tessutica (RO)
- Tibro Jv
- TWE
- Utexbel nv
- Van Engelen & Evers BV
- Vebe Floorcoverings bv
- Veramtex S.A.
- Verstraete & Verbauwede Fabrics NV / Verstraete & Verbauwede Carpets NV
- Certification for the entire textile and leather production, as well as industrial laundries
- Environmental and chemical management
- Social responsibility and fair working conditions
- Safety and protection for workers
- Continuous improvement of production processes and efficient use of resources
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