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
 

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