AZOTEX SECURE TEXTILE CERTIFICATE

AZOTEX Secure Textile is a standard that certifies that textile products have been tested for chemicals harmful to human health and are within specified limits. This standard has been developed for companies that want to produce ecological and healthy products in the textile industry.

Main Objectives of AZOTEX:

• Protecting Human Health: To minimize the negative effects on human health by restricting the use of harmful chemicals in the production of textile products.

• Protecting the Environment: To minimize environmental impacts by reducing the use of chemicals that harm the environment in production processes.

• Increasing Consumer Confidence: To provide consumers with healthy and reliable textile products and to be transparent in this regard.

• Contributing to Sustainable Production: To encourage the adoption of sustainable production methods in the textile industry.
  
  

Which Tests Does the AZOTEX Standard Cover?

The AZOTEX standard controls the presence and quantity of the following chemicals and substances in textile products:

• Azo Dyes: Covers banned azo dyes that may have carcinogenic and allergenic effects.

• Heavy Metals: Determines the limits for heavy metals harmful to human health, such as lead, cadmium, and mercury.

• Formaldehyde: Includes limit values for formaldehyde used to prevent wrinkles in fabrics.

• Pesticides: Controls the presence of pesticides used in agriculture and that may contaminate textile products.

• Phthalates: Determines the limits for phthalates used as plasticizers and that may have endocrine-disrupting effects.

• pH Value: Ensures that textile products have a pH value compatible with the skin.

• Odor Test: Guarantees that products do not contain unpleasant odors.

How to Obtain the AZOTEX Certificate?

Companies wishing to obtain the AZOTEX certificate must apply to authorized certification bodies. After the application, the companies' products are tested in laboratories, and if found to be compliant with the standard, the AZOTEX certificate is issued. This certificate indicates that the products comply with the AZOTEX standard and contain harmful chemicals within the specified limits.

AZOTEX Logo and Label:

Companies that have received the AZOTEX certificate can use the AZOTEX logo and label on their products. This logo and label assure consumers that the product is healthy and reliable.