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          Hohenstein headquarters - buildings & company grounds
        
      
      Hohenstein headquarters in Bönnigheim consist of the characteristic castle and six main buildings. © Hohenstein
     
      Aerial view of the Hohenstein headquarters in Bönnigheim with focus on the castle where the first premises were located in 1946. © Hohenstein
     
        
          Hohenstein laboratory & testing services
        
      
      Hohenstein operates a total of 6 accredited test laboratories around the world, all of which work to the same high standards. © Hohenstein
     
      In the analytical laboratories, Hohenstein tests textiles and leather products for harmful chemicals - according to international legal requirements or other RSLs such as OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100. © Hohenstein
     
      Hohenstein has specialised in testing, certifying and researching textiles as well as inspecting and auditing companies for more than 75 years. © Hohenstein
     
      To monitor the microbiological condition in facilities, we offer professional hygiene monitoring to commercial laundries, clinics, nursing homes, doctors' offices, swimming pools and other areas. © Hohenstein
     
        
          Hohenstein performance testing
        
      
      Based on standardised test methods such as DIN SPEC 4868 and with our HOSYcan testing device, we test, prove and evaluate the compressive effect of sports and medical textiles. © Hohenstein
     
      With our skin models and thermoregulatory manikins, we objectively measure and assess the wear and sleep comfort of textile materials and products such as PPE, sportswear or bedding. © Hohenstein
     
        
          Hohenstein traditional & digital fitting services
        
      
      A fitting model is being measured with the measuring tape. Based on many years of serial measurements, Hohenstein has extensive traditional know-how regarding body measurements and the fit of clothing. © Hohenstein
     
      Digital pattern development using avatars makes the design process in the fashion world faster and more sustainable. Our Digital Fitting Lab offers companies holistic support regarding state-of-the art 3D product development processes. © Hohenstein
     
        
          Hohenstein sustainability services
        
      
      Hohenstein offers brands, retailers and manufacturers tailor-made solutions for the implementation of product stewardship, responsible chemical management and fair manufacturing conditions. © Hohenstein
     
      A pair of jeans in various stages of decomposition after burial. Our biodegradation (biodegradability) test assesses the degradation of textile products over a defined test period and through controlled soil burial. © Hohenstein
     
      We are an OEKO-TEX® founding member and the world's largest provider of OEKO-TEX® certifications, labels and tools that enable companies to act sustainably by protecting people and our planet. © Hohenstein
     
      Our independent DNA tests detect genetic modifications in cotton to prove claims and ensure organic compliance. We are one of only a few testing laboratories worldwide that is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 for the ISO/IWA 32:2019 protocol. © Hohenstein