A trend analysis survey commissioned by the German Oeko-Tex Certification Centre shows that European textile buyers consider testing for harmful substances as an important issue when it comes to buying textiles.

For each country involved (the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Italy, France and Spain), between 400 and 500 consumers and 200 specialist retailers were asked what their priorities are when they buy textiles.

According to the specialist retailers surveyed, product quality, social aspects, skin compatibility and testing for harmful substances were the most important considerations made by their customers when buying textiles.

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