More than a badge on the packaging
Every Beddie product carries the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 label. It is easy to scroll past, so here is what it actually means, what it does not mean, and why we think it matters for something you spend about a third of your life next to.
What OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is an independent testing and certification system for textiles. When a product carries the label, every part of it has been tested: the fabric, the threads, the dyes, everything. Testing covers more than 1,000 harmful substances, and the limits are strict and updated every year.
What gets tested
The list is long. A few examples of what the testing looks for:
- Formaldehyde
- Heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury
- Pesticide residues
- Allergenic and other harmful dyes
- pH value, so the fabric sits in a skin-friendly range
Why it matters for bedding
Sheets and pillowcases are in contact with your skin, face and hair for hours every night, and they are washed again and again. Bedding is one of the few textiles you cannot really avoid, so knowing it has been independently tested is a practical reassurance. It is also worth having if you or someone in your home has sensitive skin.
What it does not mean
We would rather be clear than vague, so here are the limits of the label:
- It is not an organic certification. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is about harmful substances in the finished product, not about how the cotton was grown.
- It does not mean "nothing is present". It means substances are below strict limits.
- It says nothing about feel or durability. That comes from the fibre and the weave. Our materials guide explains why we use long-staple cotton and a 4:1 sateen weave.
How it applies to Beddie
All Beddie products carry OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, across cotton sheets, quilt covers and pillowcases. Our Ivy French linen is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and European Flax certified. Our cotton prints use GOTS-certified reactive dyes, and every set comes in a reusable drawstring bag.
You will find more on how we think about materials and packaging on our sustainability page.
Quick answers
Is OEKO-TEX the same as organic?
No. They measure different things. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 tests the finished textile for harmful substances; organic certifications look at how the fibre is grown and processed.
Does every Beddie product have it?
Yes. All Beddie products carry OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification.
Where can I see it?
On each product page under Material & Certifications, and on our materials and sustainability pages.