Cycling clothing and accessories with eco-certification
Bicycle clothing and accessories with official eco-certificates on material, production and/or working conditions, e.g. Green Button, Oeko-Tex 100, Bluesign, etc.. A good choice for the environment, people and yourself.
Cycling apparel with an eco-certificate usually has the advantage of being made from more sustainable materials and having a lower environmental impact. Most eco-certificates require that certain environmental standards are met in terms of manufacturing and use of chemicals, waste management and social responsibility.
Advantages of cycling clothing with an eco-certificate:
- sustainable materials: cycling clothing with an eco-certificate is usually made from more sustainable materials, selected with environmental impact in mind. This may include, for example, recycled polyester, recycled polyamide, organic cotton or merino wool.
- lower environmental impact: cycling clothing with an eco-certificate is often manufactured under strict environmental standards, which means that it has a lower environmental impact. Using greener materials and production methods can help reduce environmental impact.
- social responsibility: many eco-certificates also require manufacturers to take social responsibility and ensure that their products are made under fair working conditions. This can help ensure that workers are paid fairly and work under safe working conditions.
What are the eco-certificates for cycling clothing?
There are several eco-certificates for cycling clothing based on compliance with certain environmental and social standards. Here are some of the best known:
- Bluesign: Bluesign is a certification system that monitors environmental and social standards in the supply chain of textiles and clothing. It sets strict requirements for the use of chemicals, the use of resources and the reduction of waste.
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100: The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is an internationally recognized certification system that restricts the use of harmful substances in textiles and clothing. There are different levels of the Oeko-Tex label, which are awarded depending on the degree to which the requirements are met.
- Green Button: The ""Green Button"" is a government seal awarded in Germany for textiles and clothing that have been produced in a socially and environmentally sustainable manner. The seal was introduced in 2019 and is administered by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
What should you look out for?
It is important to note that each certification system has different requirements and not every product automatically meets all standards. You should inform yourself in detail about new eco-certificates to find out whether your own values are reflected in them. Often only parts of a product are certified, e.g. the surface of a bicycle trouser pad with Oeko-Tex 100. The information about this can usually be found in the article description.
