Oeko-tex Changes Measurements, Adds Dangerous Substances

The Oeko-Tex Association has changed its Oeko-Tex Standard 100, used for testing textiles for harmful substances. The limit values and test criteria are to be expressed in milligrams per kilogram (“mg/kg”) as of Jan. 1, changing from the previous parts per million (“ppm”).

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