Oeko-tex certification for eVent fabrics
The polytetrafluorothylene (ePTFE) membranes used in GE’s eVent fabrics for apparel and footwear within the outdoor, cycling and snow sports sectors, have been awarded the Oeko-tex Standard 100 certification.
The Oeko-tex Standard 100 tests textile products for chemical substances that are believed to be harmful to human health, such as heavy metals, carcinogenic dye stuffs, pesticides, and formaldehyde.
The Zurich-based organisation granted certification after its tests determined that the ePTFE untreated and oleophobic-treated membranes meet the established standards.
The membrane technology in eVent fabrics is air permeable and waterproof, with millions of tiny pores increasing breathability. The company’s Direct Venting Technology allows body heat and moisture to pass through the fabrics in one step compared with the two-step process many other waterproof breathable technologies use.
“Our proprietary membranes provide a superior technology for air permeable, waterproof fabrics used in consumer, military and professional outdoor apparel and footwear,” says Chad Kelly, global product manager for eVent fabrics.
“The Oeko-tex certification is a reassurance that the membranes used in eVent fabrics meet the human-ecological requirements established for the Oeko-tex standard.”
