A Safer + Sustainable Home with Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics.

Experience Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics — safe, sustainable, and part of Australia’s largest range. Improve indoor air quality and embrace eco-friendly living in your home.

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When selecting window furnishing fabrics for your home, safety + sustainability are just as essential as style.

At dollar curtains + blinds, we’re proud to offer Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 Fabrics as part of Australia’s largest range of indoor + outdoor window coverings.

These fabrics provide peace of mind by ensuring that the materials are free from harmful substances, safe for human contact, + produced with environmental responsibility in mind. The Oeko-Tex® Certification is one of the most comprehensive global standards for fabric safety.

What are Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 Fabrics?

Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 Fabrics are a hallmark of safety and sustainability in the textile industry. This globally recognised certification ensures that fabrics are free from harmful substances and meet stringent safety standards. The process is voluntary and involves comprehensive testing at every stage of production, from raw materials to the finished product.

The certification examines a wide range of factors, including chemicals, dyes, heavy metals, and other potentially harmful substances. By setting strict limits and requirements for chemical use, Oeko-Tex® promotes safer, more sustainable textile manufacturing practices. This ensures that certified fabrics not only meet high quality standards. but also contribute to healthier, eco-friendly living environments.

What are the benefits of adding Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics to your home?

  • Improved health + safety
  • Ideal for sensitive skin
  • Eco-friendly
  • Hypoallergenic
  • High quality fabric
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What ensures Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics are safe?

Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 fabrics undergo extensive testing to guarantee skin safety, ensuring they contain no allergens or harmful residues. This makes them ideal for sensitive applications, such as furnishings in nurseries or homes with individuals prone to allergies or skin sensitivities.

For high-contact items, like Curtains and Blinds, Oeko-Tex® applies even stricter standards to ensure suitability for everyday use. These fabrics are tested to meet rigorous criteria, providing peace of mind for customers seeking safer options for their homes. The Standard 100 Certification is thorough, examining every component of a product, against a list of over 1,000 potentially harmful substances. This holistic approach ensures that every detail of the fabric meets the highest safety requirements.

To maintain its credibility and relevance, Oeko-Tex® reviews and updates its testing criteria annually. This ensures that certified fabrics not only meet current safety standards, but also reflect the latest advancements in textile science and environmental protection. By addressing both health and environmental concerns, Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics provide a safe and responsible choice for your home.

Are Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics sustainable?

At dollar curtains + blinds, sustainability matters. Our Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics support eco-friendly production practices, including minimising carbon footprints and conserving resources through renewable energy.

Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics go beyond ensuring safety — they also actively promote sustainability. The certification sets stringent benchmarks that exceed legal standards, encouraging eco-friendly practices and reducing environmental impact. By choosing Oeko-Tex® Certified textiles, you’re supporting a healthier planet, safer homes, and more responsible manufacturing, making it a key step towards a sustainable future.

The Oeko-Tex® Made in Green label highlights textiles that have been tested for harmful substances and produced under sustainable, socially responsible conditions. This includes effective risk management, minimising carbon footprints, conserving resources through renewable energy, and implementing efficient waste management practices.

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Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics at dc+b.

dc+b designs.

Discover our exclusive dc+b designs range, featuring stylish, high quality, and affordable fabrics for Curtains, Blinds, and Outdoor window coverings. Designed with customer convenience in mind, our range prioritises reduced waiting times and faster access to on-trend fabrics, delivering exceptional value for money. Crafted to withstand Australia’s toughest climates, dc+b designs fabrics promise long lasting quality and durability.

 

Many of our Curtain and Blind fabrics are Oeko-Tex® Certified, ensuring safety and sustainability. These include our popular Blind fabrics like Nova, Tuscan, Logan, Wessex, Maui, and Manhattan, as well as our Curtain fabrics like Ballina, Summit, Coogee, Rutherglen, Hillston, and Sierra.

Our design partners.

In addition to our exclusive dc+b designs range, we proudly collaborate with renowned designer fabric brands such as James Dunlop, Warwick Fabrics, Zepel Fabrics, Nettex, and Basford Brands.

 

These brands also offer an extensive selection of Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics, all available in our collection that you can view in store. Together, we’ll help you find the perfect fabric for your home.

 

 

Let us help you create a safer, more sustainable home.

Choosing Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics is a meaningful way to enhance the health, safety, and sustainability of your home while embracing quality and style. We’re proud to offer these certified fabrics across our extensive range of indoor and outdoor window furnishings, ensuring you have peace of mind with every purchase.

To find out more about our Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics and see them firsthand, visit your closest dc+b  showroom. Alternatively, book your free measure + quote today.

 

 

 

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