The criteria that have been set relate to the production process as well as to the final product. In the manufacturing process the use of various chemicals, such as chlorified substances, biocides, flame retardants and carcinogenic or allergy-producing dyes, is not permitted. The final product has to comply with limit values for formaldehydes, heavy metals and pesticides, and should be recyclable.

The label is granted to members of the “eco-tex” Consortium only - an association of 130 companies in the textile sector..