Thirty Years On, Oeko-Tex Undertakes Rebranding Exercise

Thirty years after its inception, Oeko-Tex, the global certifier of textile and leather products and production, has assumed a new brand identity with a new logo.

Long Story, Cut Short
  • The most visible change is the new Oeko-Tex logo, based on a geometric square and an organic circle, which reflect the scientific approach of Oeko-Tex and the nature it aims to protect.
  • Oeko-Tex customers have access to a label editor with new, more flexible layouts and a labelling guide on the Oeko-Tex website.
For 30 years, Oeko-Tex has been offering standardised solutions that companies in the textile and leather industry can use to transparently and sustainably optimise their manufacturing processes. Based on scientific principles, OEKO-TEX contributes to bringing high-quality, safe and sustainable products onto the market. 21,000 manufacturers, brands and trading companies in more than 100 countries are currently working with OEKO-TEX.
Brand New For 30 years, Oeko-Tex has been offering standardised solutions that companies in the textile and leather industry can use to transparently and sustainably optimise their manufacturing processes. Based on scientific principles, Oeko-Tex contributes to bringing high-quality, safe and sustainable products onto the market. 21,000 manufacturers, brands and trading companies in more than 100 countries are currently working with Oeko-Tex. Oeko-Tex

Oeko-Tex, the global certifier of textile and leather products and production, has assumed a new brand identity in its 30th year.

The Changes:

  • The most visible change is the new Oeko-Tex logo, based on a geometric square and an organic circle, which reflect the scientific approach of Oeko-Tex and the nature it aims to protect. The logo typo is supported by a stylised, organic form reminiscent of natural structures, such as leaves, drops or textile loops.
  • The reduced colour palette highlights the umbrella brand with a new Oeko-Tex Green plus black and white.
  • A related colour palette supplements communication about Oeko-Tex products.
  • The product logos are subordinate to the umbrella brand, creating a unified hierarchy. This will make communication easier for Oeko-Tex-certified companies and foster end consumer recognition.

Other Details:

  • Oeko-Tex worked with branding agency Schwitzke ID to build the clear and unified Oeko-Tex World.
  • The lengthy transition period through 2024 considers sustainability. Customers should start the conversion now and may use any existing labels through the end of 2024.
  • Oeko-Tex customers have access to a label editor with new, more flexible layouts and a labelling guide on the Oeko-Tex website.

What They Said:

Our values remain. In fact, they inspired our brand refresh.

Georg Dieners
General Secretary
Oeko-Tex

The new branding reflects the active, solution-oriented and positive approach. With our independent test institutes, we certify to clear, globally uniform criteria, which we communicate openly. Our new look is clear, consistent and transparent.

Inga Bleyer
Global Head of Marketing
Oeko-Tex

 
 
  • Dated posted: 2 November 2022
  • Last modified: 2 November 2022