Swedish workwear manufacturer Fristads announced it is certifying a selection of its most popular products under the Oeko-Tex Made in Green label, marking a new step in its nearly 30-year partnership with Oeko-Tex. The Made in Green certification ensures that garments are not only free from harmful substances but also produced in environmentally and socially responsible facilities. Each certified product carries a unique ID that allows customers to trace its full supply chain, from raw material sourcing to finished garment.
“Made in Green doesn’t change how we work—it makes visible what’s already in place,” said Petra Öberg Gustafsson, CEO of Fristads.
Fristads has certified around 20 products from its Core and Bestselling lines so far, with more to follow. The initiative complements the company’s Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), which measure the environmental impact of individual garments.
“Combining EPDs with Made in Green sets a new benchmark for transparency in the workwear sector,” added Lisa Rosengren, Head of Sustainability and Raw Materials.
Fristads has worked with Oeko-Tex since 1997. Today, 98 percent of its product range is certified under Standard 100. The company is part of Hultafors Group, owned by Sweden’s Investment Latour AB.
