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eco-INSTITUT
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High product quality as well as safety and harmlessness to health are to be expressed by the label. This is to be demonstrated through emission and pollutant tests of the end products. The label identifies, for example: Mattresses, bedding, and furniture.
eco-INSTITUT Germany GmbH awards the label as an independent company under private law.
The label has no explicit sustainability claim. The focus is rather on the protection of the consumer. Therefore, it cannot be compared with standards whose concern is the protection of the environment or the improvement of working conditions.

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Cultivation of natural fibers (e.g. cotton) and production of synthetic fibers (e.g. polyester)

Manufacturing

The production and further processing of yarns and fabrics into a finished garment involves many sub-steps (e.g. spinning, weaving and knitting, sewing, tailoring and finishing)

Transportation / distribution

The transport route from one production stage to the next as well as to the end consumer

Products use and consumption

Usage through the owner

End-of-life

Proper disposal of textiles or return of materials to the cycle (recycling)