OEKO-TEX® - What You Need To Know

Elliotts explained how its Proban Welding range is Okeo-Tex certified for peace of mind. 

When looking for work clothes, you always want to ensure that it is certified to Australian and New Zealand Standards, to ensure that it meets the needs of your job. However, not everyone considers what may actually be in the fabric of their protective gear or how it could be affecting their health. This is where the Okeo-Tex Standard 100 comes in…

What is the Okeo-Tex Standard 100

The OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 tests include around 100 parameters and take into account the textiles’ intended use. This means that the more intensive the skin contact of a textile product, the stricter the human ecological requirements to be met.

Proban Welders Cap with NapeThis label (pictured) indicates that every component of the gear, including threads, buttons, zips, and linings, has been tested for harmful substances to ensure that your health is protected. These tests are also conducted on the basis of the extensive OEKO-TEX® criteria catalogue which is updated at least once a year and expanded with new scientific knowledge or statutory requirements.

Elliotts Proban Welding Range

All Elliotts’ Cotton PROBAN® Welding Apparel is a safe-to-wear polymer that has been included in the OEKO-TEX® list of approved chemicals. PROBAN® apparel undergoes a quality-controlled technological process that gives cotton and cotton-rich textiles flame-retardant properties that are durable for long-term use.

Elliotts has a wide range of PROBAN® Welding Apparel, all of which has been tested and passes the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 ‘Confidence in Textiles’. Now you can feel confident that your protective gear is both long-lasting and completely skin safe.

CONTACT US

If you’d like to learn more about our protective clothing options or need some expert advice on which safety gear to get for your needs, feel free to contact us at Elliotts Australia. We would love to assist you! Call us on 07 3265 2944 or send us a message.