Hohenstein Laboratories (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Hohenstein is a family-owned company with nearly 80 years of experience in testing, certification and research. With roots in the textile sector, the Hohenstein testing spectrum now includes both softlines and hardlines. Around the globe, more than 1,000 employees work on testing and service offerings such as testing for harmful substances, performance testing or fit testing.

As the founder and issuing authority of OEKO-TEX®, Hohenstein participated in the formulation and writing of the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 standard in 1992. In addition, Hohenstein was the founder of the International Testing Association for Applied UV Protection and participated in the formulation of the UV STANDARD 801 standard, and is also the official certification body of RAL-GZ 992 and the certification body of PPE personal protective equipment. Hohenstein is also a medical product testing laboratory accredited by the German National Accreditation Board (DAkkS).

Service Overview

• OEKO-TEX® 
• Peformance test for comfort, antibacterial, compression tested,odour control,UV STANDARD 801 etc.
• biological safety test for biocompatible, Cytotoxicity, skin irritation etc.
• Textile technological & chemical tests, harmful substances test
• Sustainability testing for Biodegradability, biological safety,GMO testing of cotton, Microplastic analysis etc.
• UV STANDARD 801,PPE etc.