TenCate Protective Fabrics, a global leader in the design and production of protective fabrics for the emergency response and military markets has announced that the products for fire service market will be now Oeko-Tex® certified. Certification by Oeko-Tex® to the Standard 100 has been completed for TenCate outer shells and thermal liners.

 

In addition, TenCate Protective Fabrics' revolutionary Tecasafe® Plus, available in both woven and knit fabrics, are Oeko-Tex® certified. Tecasafe® Plus is one of TenCate's best-performing fabrics for FR Stationwear and serves thousands of wearers in the Fire Service.

 

As of November 2019, TenCate Protective Fabrics has been using products and manufacturing processes that ensure these fabrics meet the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

 

Since 1992, Oeko-Tex® has made it their mission to test textiles for harmful substances in order to offer consumers reliable assistance in the purchase of textile materials of all types. Oeko-Tex® evaluates and tests products from both private and public companies against a wide collection of the world's most rigorous safety standards. Textiles that meet those standards are given a special status for customer confidence and high product safety.