Making the world a little better.

STeP. The certification system from OEKO-TEX

for sustainable textile production.
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 More efficient
production processes
STeP provides textile and clothing
manufacturers with a foundation for
Objective analysis making production processes more effi
The model for today and tomorrow. Using a modular analysis cient. The system offers dynamic standards,

Sustainable Textile Production by focusing on relevant business

activities, the STeP certification de
objective benchmarks and identifies poten
tial areas for improvement. Only the STeP
OEKO-TEX livers a comprehensive and reliable format allows the facility to continuously
analysis of how sustainably a improve as it strives to achieve a

e ndent competitive advantage through

ndep
production facility
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SOCIAL
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QUALITY
MANAGEMENT 51%
and socially compliant protection and social

working conditions
SAFETY 82%
responsibility. Such
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from fibre production, suppliers offer improved

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spinning and weaving/knitting product quality while

to finishing, garment production Dynamic Globally allowing for maximum transpar

scoring model standardised criteria
and textile logistics. ency and reliability to their consumers.
The STeP certification includes three OEKO-TEX analyses and
different performance levels describing evaluates the data provided during
the extent to which the company has an assessment and verifies everything
achieved sustainable production during detailed on-site audits. Compre
and working conditions. hensive internal quality management
and intensive auditor training ensure
globally consistent audit results.
Sustainability pays off.
STeP offers textile specific, integrated analysis and

evaluation of sustainable production conditions.

The International OEKO-TEX Association is the

only company offering globally standardised criteria

from 15 member institutes and offices in more than

60 countries worldwide.

100% independent
100% transparent
100% textile

For more
information
& contact OEKO-TEX Association | Splgenstrasse 10 | CH-8002 Zurich | www.oeko-tex.com