OEKO-TEX® has officially become a partner of EURATEX – the European Apparel and Textile Confederation – a significant step towards greater cooperation, transparency and sustainability in the European textile value chain.
Welcoming the partnership, Dirk Vantyghem, Managing Director of EURATEX, said, “EURATEX is delighted to welcome OEKO-TEX® as a partner. The EURATEX partnership strengthens the European textile value chain, because the textile and fashion industries can only move forward together.”
Through this strategic alliance, OEKO-TEX® will contribute its decades-long expertise in textile safety, transparency and sustainability to EURATEX’s goal of building a stronger, more resilient industry. The partnership aims to foster innovation, increase consumer confidence and support cross-sector initiatives that shape progressive policy frameworks across Europe.
As a trusted provider of globally recognized certification systems and tools for safe textiles, OEKO-TEX®’s integration with EURATEX will help accelerate meaningful change across the industry – from the sourcing of raw materials to end-user engagement.
With shared values of sustainability, responsibility and innovation, this partnership marks an important milestone in driving the transformation of Europe’s textile and fashion ecosystem.
