Certified women's clothing and what the label tells you

Short answer: A certificate or mark on the label tells you something specific, but not everything. OEKO-TEX Standard 100, for example, is about testing the finished garment for selected substances, not about where the fibres come from. Read what the mark covers and which item it applies to.

What a mark can tell you

A mark on a garment is a short message that something has been tested or meets a requirement. It does not say everything about the garment. That is why it matters to know what exactly that mark covers and who stands behind it. If you are unsure, look the mark up with the issuer instead of assuming it covers everything.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 in brief

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is a mark where textiles are tested for selected harmful substances. It concerns the product itself, not where the fibres come from or under what conditions the clothes were made. The mark is divided into product classes, where clothing close to the skin normally requires stricter limits than clothing that does not touch the skin.

Bamboo underwear for women and the label

Bamboo in clothing is viscose from bamboo. When you look at bamboo underwear for women, read the label and product description for material, care instructions and any marks. If there is a mark, find out what it covers and whether it applies to exactly the product you are looking at.

Labels are more than certificates

The label inside a garment contains the material composition, the size and the care instructions, and that information is at least as useful. The composition shows the fibres and their share. The care instructions tell you how to look after it. The size helps you choose. Together they give a good picture of what you are buying.

Other marks you may meet

There are several marks, and they are about different things. Some apply to organically grown fibres, others to working conditions and others to tests for substances. A mark is therefore not just a mark. Look it up, and see whether it is about what matters to you before you let it influence your choice.

How to check a mark

Find the name of the mark and look for a number or a code. Many issuers have a page where you can search the number and see what is covered. If the details do not match the product, or you cannot find anything, be careful about giving the mark weight.

Clothing close to the skin

Clothing that lies close to the skin all day, like underwear, can be worth reading about extra carefully. If you have allergies or sensitive skin, talk to your doctor about what to look out for. A mark cannot replace noticing how the clothing feels on your own skin.

Care and the rest of the wardrobe

Always follow the care instructions so the clothes last as long as possible. Use the same approach for the rest of the wardrobe, for example bamboo T-shirts for women and bamboo socks. Read the label and description, and choose by what can be documented, not by a single word.

Frequently asked questions

What does OEKO-TEX Standard 100 mean

It is a mark where textiles are tested for selected harmful substances. It applies to the product and says nothing about where the fibres come from or how the clothes were produced.

How do I check a mark

Find the name of the mark and any number, and look it up with the issuer. Check that it applies to the specific product and what it covers.

Is a mark enough to choose clothing

No, it is only part of the picture. Read the material composition, care instructions and size guide too. If you have sensitive skin or allergies, talk to your doctor.