OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 means every component of a textile item, down to the thread, dye, and label, has been tested for over 1,000 harmful chemicals and proven safe for human health.
It’s one of the most rigorous global certifications for fabric safety, designed to protect what touches your skin every day.
Yet most fashion brands skip it, even while claiming their products are “clean,” because they’re not required to back it up.
At Vibrant Body Company, we don’t just claim clean, we prove it. Keep reading to see why OEKO-TEX® should be your new shopping non-negotiable.
Key Points
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OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certifies that every component of a textile item, from fabric to thread to dye, is tested for over 1,000 harmful chemicals and proven safe for skin contact. This global certification is updated yearly to reflect the latest health science.
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Vibrant Body Company uses OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified materials, rigorously tested for harmful substances. From EveryWear Bras™ to First Layer thongs, every item meets strict safety standards, no greenwashing, no guesswork.
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Shoppers are asking smarter questions, and they should. OEKO-TEX® is all about proof. If a product doesn’t show its certification number or verify on the OEKO-TEX® site, it’s time to rethink that purchase.
Why OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Is The New Non-Negotiable
Most people don’t think about their clothing like they think about their food or skincare. But they should, because your skin is not a wall.
It breathes. It absorbs. And what you put against it, day in and day out, matters.
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is the gold standard for making sure the textiles you wear, especially the ones touching your most sensitive areas, aren’t silently harming you.
This isn’t some feel-good marketing label. It’s a rigorous, third-party certification that tests for over 1,000 toxic substances including PFAS, formaldehyde, phthalates, BPA, and heavy metals.
The same kinds of chemicals we’ve been told to avoid in our food and beauty products? Yep. They’re in your clothes too, unless they’ve been tested.
And I’m not just talking about fabric. Every thread, dye, zipper, label, and elastic must pass the test.
OEKO-TEX® looks at the entire product, not just the parts brands want you to focus on. Every year, the standard is updated to reflect the latest toxicology research.
Because science evolves, and safety standards should evolve with it.
The Fine Print of Clean: What OEKO-TEX® Really Checks
This isn’t a rubber stamp or a one-time checkbox.
To earn that label, companies go through lab testing, on-site inspections, and must prove compliance across all routes of exposure, what can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin, or ingested.
Let me be blunt: U.S. regulations are decades behind.
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Europe bans over 1,000 chemicals in clothing.
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The U.S. bans only 11.
That’s not a typo. So if you’re relying on domestic standards to protect you, you’re trusting the wrong system.
Before You Buy, Check The Tag: 6 Reasons OEKO-TEX® Matters
When you see the OEKO-TEX® label, you’re opting out of an industry that’s gotten away with too much, for too long.
Here’s why that tiny label deserves your full attention:
1. It Goes Beyond “Organic”
“Organic” sounds comforting, but it only tells part of the story, usually just about the raw fiber. OEKO-TEX® tests the final product after it's been dyed, processed, and sewn.
That’s what touches your skin. That’s what matters.
2. It Protects Against the Worst Offenders
We’re talking phthalates, BPA, PFAS, formaldehyde, the same endocrine disruptors that wreak havoc on hormones, fertility, and long-term health.
OEKO-TEX® keeps them out of your clothes. And off your body.
3. It’s Not A Trust Game, It’s Verified
This is independent, third-party testing. No brand-written checklists, just real science keeping marketing claims honest. In a greenwashed world, that’s gold.
4. It Requires Brands To Stay Honest
OEKO-TEX® isn’t a lifetime membership, it’s renewed every single year. That means no skating by on old results.
No coasting. Brands have to re-earn their label, again and again.
5. It Covers The Whole Product
Your bra isn’t just fabric. It’s thread, straps, foam, dye, elastic. OEKO-TEX® covers all of it, not just the headline material.
If one piece fails, the whole item fails. That’s the level of protection you deserve.
Vibrant Body X OEKO-TEX®: What Certified Clean Really Looks Like
At Vibrant, we don’t dance around the truth, we face it head-on. The intimate apparel industry was never built with your health in mind. It was built to mold you, restrict you, and market to you.
So we flipped the script.
Instead of designing for fantasy, we design for function, and we don’t compromise.
Vibrant Product And Collection Spotlight
The EveryWear Bra™
The EveryWear Bra is our crown jewel. Patented. Wireless. And yes, Certified Clean. That means every inch of it, from the thread to the tag, is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class I certified.
It supports without suffocating, lifts without wires, and respects your lymphatic flow like no other bra on the market. It’s the one I wish every woman had when I started this journey.
Ignite Sports Bra
The Ignite Sports Bra is built for motion and designed for health.
Sweat is when your pores open up and your skin becomes even more absorbent. That’s why this bra had to meet the highest safety standards. It’s breathable, chemical-free, and engineered for friction zones, so you can move confidently, without soaking in PFAS, BPA, or phthalates.
Sweat Smart Series
You work hard, your clothes shouldn’t make that effort toxic. The Sweat Smart Series is certified and constructed for high-sweat environments, where transdermal chemical absorption spikes.
First Layer Collection
The clothes touching your most intimate areas should be the safest. That’s why our First Layer collection of tanks, thongs, and boyshorts are all OEKO-TEX® certified.
No sketchy elastic. No dye residue. Just clean, breathable, worry-free wear. Because your skin deserves better than secondhand exposure to textile industry shortcuts.
Ready To Wear What Loves You Back?
Shop Vibrant Body Company and experience Certified Clean comfort that puts your health first, because it’s not just about looking good. It’s about feeling safe in your own skin.
FAQs: What Shoppers Are Asking That Brands Aren’t Answering
Where do I find the OEKO-TEX® certification number?
Look on the product tag, label, or online product page. No number or QR code? That’s a red flag, it may not actually be certified.
Why does my “certified” shirt still have polyester?
OEKO-TEX® tests for chemical safety, not fabric type. Polyester can still be clean if made without harmful residues. It’s not about the fiber, it’s about what’s in it.
Is OEKO-TEX® the same as organic or GOTS?
No. GOTS covers organic sourcing and environmental impact. OEKO-TEX® certifies the final product is free from toxic residues.
Can I verify a brand’s OEKO-TEX® claim?
Absolutely. Use the Label Check Tool on the OEKO-TEX® website to enter the certificate number. If a brand doesn’t provide one, that’s a problem.
Does OEKO-TEX® mean the product is natural?
Nope. It doesn’t mean “natural,” “organic,” or “biodegradable.” It means the item is free from harmful chemical residues, regardless of the fabric type.
Why is OEKO-TEX® used on polyester?
Polyester isn’t automatically harmful, it’s the treatments that can be. OEKO-TEX® ensures the finished garment is safe to wear, no matter the fiber.
Meet Michael Drescher, founder of Vibrant Body Company.
An unlikely messenger in women’s health, he’s speaking truths the industry has long buried beneath sleek silhouettes at the expense of women’s health. After losing loved ones to cancer, he uncovered the toxic reality of intimate apparel and set out to create a truly health-first alternative. Michael’s work challenges assumptions about who gets to lead wellness conversations, blending radical transparency with science-backed design. He started Vibrant to rewrite the standard, because comfort shouldn’t come with a chemical cost, and health should never be an afterthought.
