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The OEKO-TEX® Buying Guide: A Smarter, Safer Choice for Apparel Buyers

20/10/2025

 In a world where sustainability and safety define brand credibility, OEKO-TEX® has become a trusted benchmark in textile certification. And when it comes to corporate, promotional, and uniform apparel, few names align more closely with these standards than Kustom Kit.

What Is OEKO-TEX®?

OEKO-TEX® is a globally recognised certification system that ensures textiles are tested for harmful substances. Its most well-known certification, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, guarantees that every certified garment component — from fabric and thread to buttons and zips — meets strict chemical safety standards.

Other OEKO-TEX® programs include:

  • OEKO-TEX® STeP – for sustainable textile production and responsible factory management.
  • OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN – combining product safety with traceable, ethical manufacturing.

For apparel buyers, these labels act as quality and trust signals, offering confidence that garments are safer, more sustainable, and responsibly produced.

Why It Matters

Corporate clothing is no longer just about fit and style — it’s about responsibility, trust, and transparency.  By choosing Kustom Kit within an OEKO-TEX®-aligned buying framework, you get peace of mind that every garment meets globally recognised standards for safety and sustainability.

✅ Safer for wearers
✅ Smarter for procurement teams
✅ Stronger for your brand’s sustainability story

 

How Kustom Kit Features in the OEKO-TEX® Buying Guide

Kustom Kit has become a standout brand for organisations building their procurement policies around OEKO-TEX® standards.

Here’s how: 

100% OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certified

Every garment in the Kustom Kit collection now carries the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification.
This means each product — including its trims, threads, buttons, and labels — has been independently tested and proven free from harmful substances.

Commitment to Sustainable Production (OEKO-TEX®

  STeP & OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN)

Beyond product certification, Kustom Kit is aligning our partner factories with OEKO-TEX® STeP — an audit system for cleaner, safer, and more responsible production.
We are working towards some of our garments carrying the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label, meaning they will be both certified for chemical safety and traceable back through a transparent, ethical supply chain.

 Multiple Accreditations for Broader Assurance

Kustom Kit doesn’t stop with OEKO-TEX®, our ethical sourcing framework also includes:

              • WRAP, SMETA, and BSCI audits
              • ACCORD / RSC factory safety programs
              • Bluesign®-approved materials

Together, these provide a high level of confidence in both product integrity and supply-chain ethics.

 

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Using the OEKO-TEX® Buying Guide

 

Benefits of Choosing Kustom Kit Garments

Benefit

What It Means

Why It Matters

Health & Safety Assurance

All garments tested for harmful substances across every component.

Reduced risk of skin irritation, allergic reaction, or exposure to unsafe chemicals.

Consistent Quality

Every item meets the same strict OEKO-TEX® threshold.

Guarantees uniform safety and quality across product ranges.

Sustainability & Traceability

STeP and MADE IN GREEN initiatives drive responsible sourcing.

Adds transparency for ESG-focused buyers.

Regulatory Compliance

Ahead of evolving chemical and environmental laws.

Lowers risk of non-compliance or costly recalls.

Brand Credibility

Visible certification labels reinforce ethical and safety commitments.

Strengthens CSR messaging and employee trust.

Simplified Procurement

One supplier, fully certified collection.

Saves audit time and simplifies supplier approval.

 

How to Integrate Kustom Kit into Your OEKO-TEX® Buying Policy 

Here’s how to include Kustom Kit into your policy effectively:

        1. Set OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 as a minimum requirement.
          Kustom Kit’s entire range already meets this standard.
        2. Ask for valid certificates.
          Always verify the OEKO-TEX® certificate number and expiry date. https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/buying-guide/
        3. Include sustainability goals.
          Reference OEKO-TEX®  STeP and OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN in your guide to encourage traceable production.
        4. Highlight the benefits internally.
          Communicate to staff and clients that garments are safer, ethically made, and environmentally conscious.
        5. Update your documentation.
          Keep your buying guide current as Kustom Kit expands its sustainability credentials.

OEKO-TEX® Buying Guide