Louvolite awarded Oeko-Tex STeP Certification

Oeko-Tex is an independent certification system that tests the safety of textile products. Its STeP award is a comprehensive sustainability certification for textile production facilities. It focuses on the entire production process, from the chemicals used to the environmental impact of the plant.  

Louvolite’s factory had to undergo a rigorous inspection process to achieve the Oeko-Tex STeP certification with auditors inspecting the factory’s production site, process, waste management, and social responsibility, ensuring it complied with the strict regulations set by Oeko-Tex.

The benefits of Oeko-Tex STeP certification are many. For window blind manufacturers, this certification assures the material used in the production of Louvolite fabrics are free from harmful substances and are eco-friendly. It also means that the manufacturing process meets strict environmental and social standards. For consumers, Oeko-Tex STeP certification ensures that Louvolite fabrics are safe for use and free of harmful chemicals. It gives consumers peace of mind that the materials used in the manufacturing process do not harm the environment.

“Louvolite’s manufacturing plant in the UK has made sustainability its top priority and the Oeko-Tex STeP certification is just one of the many sustainability initiatives the company has implemented,” Steve Birtles said. “Louvolite uses sustainable materials in its products and has reduced waste by improving its production processes. The company is also committed to reducing its carbon footprint. 

“Louvolite believes it is essential to take into account the environmental impact of production processes and the Oeko-Tex STeP certification is a reliable way of assuring its customers that the materials used in its fabrics, such as its best-selling Carnival range, are free from harmful substances and eco-friendly.”