Certifications aren't marketing badges. They're third-party verifications that what a brand claims about its products is actually true. Here's what ours mean.
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
Every Dove & Thread product is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified. This is one of the world's most recognized safety certifications for textiles, administered by independent testing institutes across 18 countries.
What it means
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification confirms that every component of the product — from the cotton fiber and dyes to the buttons, zips, and threads — has been tested for harmful substances and found safe for human use. The testing covers over 100 parameters including formaldehyde, pesticides, heavy metals, phthalates, and allergenic dyes.
Why it matters
You spend roughly a third of your life in direct skin contact with your bedding. For children and anyone with sensitive skin or allergies, knowing that the fabric has been independently tested for harmful chemicals isn't a luxury — it's a necessity. OEKO-TEX® certification gives you that assurance from a source that isn't the manufacturer itself.
How it's verified
Certification is not self-declared. Product samples are submitted to accredited OEKO-TEX® test institutes who conduct laboratory analysis. If the product passes, a certificate is issued with a unique reference number that can be independently verified. Certification is renewed annually, requiring fresh testing — it's not a one-time badge.
Every Dove & Thread product carries the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 label. You can verify our certification at oeko-tex.com using our certificate number.
Coming soon
We're actively pursuing additional certifications to further validate our commitment to quality, sustainability, and ethical manufacturing. We'll update this page as each new certification is awarded. Our goal is simple: give you more independently verified reasons to trust what you're sleeping on.
Our quality process
Certifications verify the end product, but quality starts long before testing. Here's what our internal process looks like:
- Fiber sourcing: We use only long-staple cotton from trusted, established suppliers. Every incoming bale is checked for fiber length, strength, and cleanliness.
- Yarn quality: Our ring-spun yarns are tested for evenness, twist, and tensile strength before weaving begins.
- Weave inspection: Fabric coming off the loom is inspected for density (ends per inch, picks per inch), weight, and defects.
- Finishing verification: After singeing and calendering, fabric is tested for shrinkage, colorfastness, and hand-feel.
- Final inspection: Every finished product — every sheet, every towel, every protector — is individually inspected before packing. Products that don't pass don't ship.
This multi-stage approach is the same quality discipline we've followed for 20 years manufacturing for luxury hotels, where every shipment is scrutinized and every defect is a lost contract. That standard doesn't change for home products.
We're transparent about how and where our products are made. Message us on WhatsApp and we're happy to share details about our manufacturing process, certifications, or testing.