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Below you can find press releases on research projects and services offered by the Hohenstein Institute. Through the support of a wide range of other institutions throughout the textile manufacturing chain, we can support you in your research work and beyond and provide you with the details of experts for interview and specialist authors.

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14/01/2013

Elegant finish for a stylish ambiance
Rivolta Carmignani S.p.A has OEKO-TEX® standard 1000 certification

The traditional, family-run business Rivolta Carmignani has been synonymous with top quality for decades. Whether it's high quality bed linens, table linens or bathroom textiles for hotels, restaurants and other clients from the exclusive contract ... 
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Topic area: | 2097-EN
14/01/2013

Pure passion for sport
ODLO International AG has nearly all its products certified according to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

As a leading manufacturer of all types of functional sportswear, the Swiss company ODLO International AG has for many years been synonymous with high-quality clothing and accessories which are optimally attuned to their respective sports activities. ... 
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Topic area: | 2098-EN
10/01/2013

New certification for sustainable textile production
Sustainable Textile Production (STeP) by OEKO-TEX®

Zurich (hm) The International OEKO-TEX® Association are currently working on an optimised, independent certification for environmentally friendly and socially responsible companies. The objective is to provide globally operating textile brands, ... 
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Topic area: | 2102-EN
08/01/2013

OEKO-TEX® Test Criteria 2013

With regard to product certification according to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, the OEKO-TEX® Association has as usual updated the applicable test criteria and limit values at the beginning of year. After a three-month transitional period the following ... 
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Topic area: | 2101-EN
17/12/2012

Safety with a safe pair of hands
Testing and certification of protective gloves with a flick of the wrist

For work in cold stores, on steel works, a building site or in a laboratory, people depend on perfectly fitting gloves. They protect people's hands, their most important tools, from dangers in their daily working life. Therefore the Hohenstein ... 
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Topic area: PPE Personal Protective Equipment | 417-EN