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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Emilia Hitching

What is OEKO-TEX? What it means and why it matters

OEKO-TEX certified bed sheets, the ettitude Signature Sateen Sheet Set, on a bed.

If you've ever been shopping for bedding, you might recognize the term 'OEKO-TEX'. You've probably seen it printed under product listings or written on care tags, without knowing quite what it means. 

I asked bedding designers, mattress makers, product testers to explain exactly what OEKO-TEX is and why it matters. We'll hear more about their testing process and how it differs from other authorities in the textile industry. 

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