Practical and tailor-made:
our services for your sustainability
Fair working conditions, more environmentally friendly production processes and transparent supply chains present brands, manufacturers and retailers alike with a variety of challenges. We offer you tailor-made solutions for implementing your corporate due diligence and product stewardship in all aspects of sustainable business. Our comprehensive expertise and practical tools help you to credibly present your achievements in all areas of the value chain to the outside world.
From material and chemical requirements across all areas of production to the use and disposal of your products, we offer specific solutions for every stage of your product supply chain. Our Sustainability Services Team also provides individual advice on strategy, due diligence and sustainability performance – please ask us for personalised support!
Material use
Our services:
- Testing organic cotton for genetic modification (GMO - genetically modified organisms)
- Testing & certification of organic cotton according to OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON
Product development
Our services:
- Environmental impact – Determination of microfibre release during washing and in wastewater
(e.g. in accordance with DIN SPEC 4872) - Durability – Hohenstein quality label for the tested longevity of your textile products
- Digitisation of your materials for efficient and resource-saving 3D product development
- Virtual fitting
(3D garment fitting)
Production
Our services:
- Optimisation of your chemical management
- Testing & certification of chemicals and auxiliary materials according to OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT
- Strategic RSL testing
(Restricted Substances List) - MRSL testing
(Manufacturing Restricted Substances List) - Wastewater testing
(e.g. in accordance with the requirements of ZDHC, OEKO-TEX® or the Greenpeace Detox campaign) - Review of the environmental impact of your production facilities
- Review of fair working conditions
- Auditing & certification of your production facilities according to OEKO-TEX® STeP
(social working conditions, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes) - Certification of compliance with corporate due diligence obligations in your supply chains in accordance with OEKO-TEX® RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
- Quality assurance in commercial laundries
Product stewardship
Our services:
- Testing of textile products for harmful substances in accordance with OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
(certificate for B2B communication, product label for consumer information) - Testing of leather products for harmful substances in accordance with OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD
(certificate for B2B communication, product label for consumer information) - OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN product label for textiles and leather goods
(proof of environmentally friendly production processes, social working conditions and articles tested for harmful substances)
Re-use & recycling
Our services:
- Testing of textile products made from recycled materials for harmful substances in accordance with OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
(certificate for B2B communication, product label for consumer information) - Certification of leased textiles in accordance with Hohenstein Quality Standard 701ff
(proof of suitability for leasing during a defined number of reprocessing cycles)
End of life
Our services:
- Determination of biodegradation and ecotoxicological safety of textiles
(certificate and Hohenstein Quality Label can also be issued on request ) - Determination of the biodegradability of chemicals
Corporate due diligence
Our services:
- Consulting and customised solutions for implementing your due diligence obligations
- Certification of your company according to OEKO-TEX® RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
(tool for implementing your due diligence obligations along your supply chains) - Certification of your products with the Green Button
(government seal in Germany that requires fulfilment of your due diligence obligations as one of the award criteria)