OEKO-TEX and fabrics
Our basics are from Fruit of the Loom. Here you can see what the garments are made of, how heavy they are and what OEKO-TEX Standard 100 means, with sources you can check yourself.
In short
- Certification
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- Product class
- II
- worn directly against the skin
- Companies
- Ireland and Morocco
- Source
- OEKO-TEX database
- search for Fruit of the Loom
Questions about OEKO-TEX
Is Fruit of the Loom OEKO-TEX certified?
Yes. OEKO-TEX's own database lists Fruit of the Loom International Ltd in Ireland and Fruit of the Loom Textiles Sarl in Morocco with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 in product class II.
Are the clothes non-toxic?
OEKO-TEX does not promise that, and neither do we. Standard 100 means the finished product has been tested for regulated and potentially harmful substances and is within the standard's limit values.
What does product class II mean?
Product class II covers textiles with a large part of their surface in direct contact with the skin, such as T-shirts, sweatshirts and underwear. Baby clothing has its own, stricter requirements in class I.
Is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 an environmental label?
No. Standard 100 is about harmful substances in the finished product. It says nothing about how the cotton was grown or how the garment was made.
Where are the clothes made?
Fruit of the Loom has its own factories in Morocco, and they are listed in the OEKO-TEX database. The country of production for each item is on its care label.
Where can I check the certification myself?
In the OEKO-TEX Buying Guide on oeko-tex.com. Search for Fruit of the Loom to see the companies, the product class and the standard.
What OEKO-TEX Standard 100 means
- The finished product is tested, not just the yarn. The test also covers thread, zips, buttons and prints.
- The limit values are stricter the closer a garment is worn to the skin. Fruit of the Loom is certified in class II, which is clothing worn directly against the skin.
- The certificate belongs to Fruit of the Loom. Marmalade Co. is a retailer, not the manufacturer.
Fabrics and weights
The figures are from Fruit of the Loom's own product pages. White and Heather Grey often weigh a little less than the other colours.
| Style | Fabric | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Valueweight T | 100% cotton | 160–165 g/m² |
| Iconic 195 Ringspun Premium T | 100% cotton | 190–195 g/m² |
| Classic Set-In Sweat | 80% cotton, 20% polyester | 260–280 g/m² |
| Lightweight Set-In Sweat | 80% cotton, 20% polyester | 240 g/m² |
| Supercotton Sweat | 70% cotton, 30% polyester | 400–405 g/m² |
| Classic Hooded Sweat | 80% cotton, 20% polyester | 260–280 g/m² |
| Classic Hooded Sweat Jacket | 80% cotton, 20% polyester | 260–280 g/m² |
| Lightweight Hooded Sweat | 80% cotton, 20% polyester | 240 g/m² |
| Supercotton Hooded Sweat | 70% cotton, 30% polyester | 400–405 g/m² |
| Premium Sweat Jacket | 70% cotton, 30% polyester | 260–280 g/m² |
| Classic Elasticated Cuff Jog Pants | 80% cotton, 20% polyester | 260–280 g/m² |
| Classic Open Hem Jog Pants | 80% cotton, 20% polyester | 260–280 g/m² |
| Lightweight Open Hem Jog Pants | 80% cotton, 20% polyester | 240 g/m² |
The factory behind the clothes
Made under decent conditions
Affordable clothing should never mean poor conditions. Fruit of the Loom owns its factory in Morocco and is audited by independent third parties.
- OEKO-TEX® Standard 100The garments are tested for harmful substances by an independent lab.
- amfori BSCI for 15+ yearsIndependent audits of working conditions and ethical trading across the supply chain.
- Better Cotton memberMost of the cotton comes from more sustainable sources, and the goal is 100%.
- Own factory in MoroccoFrom yarn to finished garment under one roof, with more than 1,000 employees.
Source: Fruit of the Loom.