Öko-Tex Certificate

What is the Öko-Tex certificate?

Why should mattresses be Öko-Tex certified?

What makes good mattresses? The answer is actually quite simple. A good mattress should fit individually. When buying a mattress, one should pay attention to personal needs and sleeping habits. On one hand. On the other hand, a new mattress should meet certain quality criteria. One of these criteria is a certification that the mattress has been tested for harmful chemicals. There are a whole lot of quality seals for textiles. One of the most well-known testing marks is the Öko-Tex Standard. The Öko-Tex Standard is a testing and certification system for textile products at all processing stages. In the early 1990s, independent testing institutes came together and developed the testing and certification system Öko-Tex® Standard.

What standards are there at Öko-Tex?

The Oeko-Tex Standard is a globally uniform testing and certification system. It is issued by the Oeko-Tex® Standard from the international community for research and testing in the field of textile ecology. The Oeko-Tex certificate distinguishes between three standards. All three standards from Oeko-Tex examine textiles at all processing stages of the textile production chain (textile raw products, textile intermediate products, textile end products):

  • Öko-Tex Standard 100, also Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex
  • Öko-Tex Standard 1000
  • Öko-Tex Standard 100plus

Öko-Tex distinguishes textiles by product classes 

  • Textile products, Class I: textile products and textile toys for babies and toddlers
  • Textile products, Class II: textile products that have a large part of their surface in direct skin contact
  • Textile products, Class III: textile products that only have a small part of their surface in contact with the skin
  • Textile products, Class IV: materials for decoration purposes with little or no skin contact, textile wall and floor coverings

What does the certificate Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 (Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex) stand for?

The Oeko-Tex Standard 100, since 2016 Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex, tests textile products based on the testing criteria developed by Oeko-Tex and the limit values developed by Oeko-Tex. The Oeko-Tex testing criteria partially exceed national requirements. The values tested by Oeko-Tex® Standard include among others.

  • Formaldehyde, heavy metals, pesticides
  • PCP, phthalates, organic tin compounds
  • Prohibited chemicals, such as carcinogenic and allergenic dyes or flame retardants  

What does the Oeko-Tex Standard certificate 1000 stand for?

The Oeko-Tex Standard 1000 certification includes additional testing criteria in the areas of "Ecological Production" and "Social Standards." The Oeko-Tex Standard 1000 label is therefore a certification for production facilities and serves as a complement to the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 (Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex). Companies and manufacturers of textile products and items have the opportunity to make statements about environmental and working conditions in their production facilities. The inspection of the production facilities of companies is carried out by an inspector from one of the 18 member institutes of the Oeko-Tex International Testing Community for Environmentally Friendly Textiles.

What does the Oeko-Tex certificate 100plus stand for?

A product testing and certification according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and a facility testing and certification according to Oeko-Tex Standard 1000 are prerequisites for a product certification according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100plus.

What other labels are there from Oeko-Tex?

  • STeP by Oeko-Tex®
  • Made in Green by Oeko-Tex®
  • Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex®
  • Detox to Zero by Oeko-Tex®
  • Leather Standard by Oeko-Tex®
  • MySTeP by Oeko-Tex®

The Oeko-Tex certification Made in Green by Oeko-Tex®

With the label Made in Green by Oeko-Tex®, products and items are certified that meet the requirements of the Oeko-Tex harmful substance test and have been produced sustainably.

The Oeko-Tex certification STeP by Oeko-Tex

The Oeko-Tex certificate STeP by Oeko-Tex (Sustainable Textile Production) is an Oeko-Tex certification system for companies and manufacturers of textile products. Companies and manufacturers can communicate their performance regarding sustainable production conditions to consumers easily and transparently with a SteP by Oeko Tex certification.

Mister Sandman mattresses are Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified

Mister Sandman values the quality of its products and the safety of its customers. Therefore, all our items in the web shop are tested for harmful substances. This applies to both our mattresses and our pillows and mattress accessories:

  • Liara, Latex mattress
  • Anea, cold foam mattress
  • Serena, foam mattress
  • Mister Sandman pillow
  • Mister Sandman topper

All Mister Sandman products have a Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification. Forbidden substances cannot be found in Mister Sandman mattresses. And legally defined limit values are adhered to or not exceeded in all products. A prerequisite for an Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification of our products is that all components of the product meet the requirements of the Oeko-Tex testing criteria. Another requirement is the existence and adherence to quality assurance measures and the signing of a declaration of commitment and conformity.

The Mister Sandman mattress finder

A mattress should not only meet Oeko-Tex Standard criteria but also fit your individual needs and preferences. With the help of our Mister Sandman mattress finder, you can be sure you have made a good choice. The Mister Sandman mattress finder requires a few details about your sleeping habits, body measurements, and preferences, and then quickly and competently recommends one of our mattress models.

90 days trial sleep

To ensure that you have found the right mattress, Mister Sandman offers you the opportunity to test your new mattress for 30 days. Through the trial sleep, you can best assess whether your new mattress suits you. If you have questions or need additional information, feel free to contact our customer service.