The Hohenstein Group is an international research and testing services provider with the of bringing innovative products to market reliably, safely and sustainably through neutral , and development of textiles and textile products. Hohenstein was by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Otto Mecheels, for whom the link between and practical application was of prime importance. His son, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mecheels, developed Hohenstein into an international, inter-disciplinary research and service company and co-founded the . Led by third generation Prof. Dr. Stefan Mecheels since 1995, Hohenstein has expanded its , doubled in size and launched the . Over 1000 employees work at the headquarters in Boennigheim, Germany and its . The headquarters’ laboratories, offices and conference facilities are housed in Schloss Hohenstein, a historic Renaissance castle, with several adjacent modern buildings.
Hohenstein provides neutral and independent testing of quality and performance for both claim verification and innovative product development. Areas of expertise include textile , , , and . Hohenstein are based on over seven decades of applied research and account for real-use conditions. Manufacturers, brands and retailers use the 3rd-party product and process certifications to communicate independently verified claims.
Labels for Independent proof of product performance and high quality.
Hohenstein is a founding member and leading provider of�OEKO-TEX® services that enable consumers and companies to protect our planet by making responsible decisions.
Certification for textiles tested for harmful substances.
Traceable label for textile or leather products that were sustainably produced in responsible workplaces and tested for harmful substances.
Certification to manage and verify chemicals, dyes and auxiliaries and promote the use of greener chemicals in textiles and leather.
STeP = Sustainable Textile Production certification for environmentally friendly and socially responsible production facilities.
Certification for leather goods tested for harmful substances.
Certification for industrial laundries with the highest standards for hygienic processes.
European notified body no. 0555 for testing and certification of PPE per regulation EU 2016/425.
Accreditation and Quality
Hohenstein conducts internal auditing and round-robin control testing to ensure consistent results from each of its laboratories. The Hohenstein laboratories in Germany, Hong Kong, India, Bangladesh and Hungary are accredited under ISO, as well as:
Certified third-party, independent laboratory for CPSIA compliance verification by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
OEKO-TEX® certifications and labels - the International Association for Research and Testing in the field of Textile Ecology
UV Standard 801 - The International Test Association for Applied UV protection -
Internationally recognized test center for down and feathers by the European Down and Feather Association and the International Down and Feather Bureau
Licensed expert investigations of official reference samples in accordance with Article 240 of the Food and Commodities Act
