The Importance of OEKO-TEX® Certification for Hand-Dyed Yarns

For fiber artists, whether they are skilled with knitting needles or crochet hooks, choosing the right yarn is essential. Yarn is not just threads but the medium to express creativity. Choosing the right yarn is more than going with their favorite and also more than just color and texture, it’s about quality, comfort, and safety.

At Symfonie Yarns, we take pride in offering hand-dyed, premium-quality yarns that inspire creativity while ensuring the utmost care for you and the environment. That’s why all our base yarns and dyes meet the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification, giving you the confidence that every stitch you create is free from harmful substances and safe for next-to-skin wear. Whether you pick knitting needles or crochet hooks, our yarns are perfect for your projects.

In this blog, we’ll explore:

• What is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100?
• Why OEKO-TEX® Certification Matters
• Safe for Sensitive Skin and Babies
• Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
• Colors that are Both Vibrant and Safe
• Symfonie Yarns’ OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified collection

What is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100?

OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 is one of the world's most trusted and recognized certifications for textile safety. It ensures that every component of a product, from the raw fiber to the final dye, is tested for over 350 harmful substances that could pose risks to human health. This means that when you choose Symfonie Yarns, you are selecting fibers that meet strict global safety standards, making them ideal for everything from cozy sweaters to delicate baby garments.

Carrying an OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification means that our yarns and dyes have passed the highest standard of product safety testing, making them suitable for direct contact with the most sensitive skin, even babies and small children. Each certified yarn fiber and dye has been tested for over 350 harmful substances by independent laboratories, and verified to be free of worrying levels of irritants, allergens, or carcinogens. The testing process evaluates things like heavy metals, formaldehyde, pesticides, and hundreds of other potentially harmful chemicals. Testing criteria is updated at least once a year as new research or regulatory requirements come out.

Our OEKO-TEX® certified yarns and dyes are listed as Class 1 products in the STANDARD 100 testing criteria. This specifically includes any products designed for babies and has the strictest requirements to be certified.

Why OEKO-TEX® Certification Matters

1. Safe for Sensitive Skin and Babies

Knitting and crocheting are handicrafts to create garments, accessories, home décor and other projects that will be cherished for years. Whether you're crafting a baby blanket or a soft winter scarf, OEKO-TEX® certification ensures that our yarns are free from allergenic dyes, pesticides, heavy metals, and formaldehyde, making them safe for even the most delicate skin.

2. Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility

Choosing OEKO-TEX® certified yarns mean you support sustainability and environmental responsibility. The screening for the presence of harmful chemicals ensures that both the environment and the artisans working with our yarns are protected from exposure to toxic substances.

3. Colors that are Both Vibrant and Safe

Our hand-dyed yarns are a testament to expert craftsmanship dyed by skilled artisans, offering deep, rich semisolid colors and variegated hues including speckled yarns, that remain vibrant over time. With OEKO-TEX® approved dyes, you can be confident that each color and colorway is not only breathtaking but also free from harmful residues, ensuring they stay beautiful while being gentle on the skin.

Our OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified Yarn Collection

Every yarn skein in the Symfonie Yarns collection meets OEKO-TEX® Class 100 certification, making them safe for next-to-skin wear. Explore our beloved collections:

Terra – Fingering Weight Yarn

• Composition: Merino-polyamide yarn blend (75% merino and 25% polyamide)
• Perfect for: All-season garments and accessories. Baby clothes, accessories and blankets. The favored sock yarn is a great choice for both knitters and crocheters. The machine-washable yarn is easy to care for. The elasticity of the yarn and the colors stay the same even after frequent washes.

Viva – The Versatile DK Yarn

• Composition: 100% extrafine merino wool which is soft and thermoregulatory. The premium quality of 19.5 microns brings extra softness to safely use against the skin.
• Perfect for: Any knitting or crochet project that is breathable yet warm. Its exceptional softness makes it an excellent choice for sweaters, scarves, and baby knits. The machine-washable yarn makes it easier to care for.

Bella – Cozy Worsted Weight Yarn

• Composition: 100% extrafine merino wool. Paired with slightly bulky worsted weight yarn, Bella is soft and cozy, ideal for providing warmth in cold weather
• Perfect for: Winter accessories, blankets, and heirloom-quality garments. Thick, plush, and wonderfully warm, machine-washable yarn is a joy to work with.

Luna – Delicate DK Weight with a Silk Touch

• Composition: Merino-silk blend (75% merino and 25% silk). The merino component gives softness, as does the silk. The yarn is thermoregulatory, warm in winter and cool in warmer weather.
• Perfect for: Luxurious wraps, shawls, and lightweight sweaters. The subtle sheen and softness of silk elevates every project.

Craft with Confidence with our Hand-dyed Yarn Collection

Whether you're an experienced crafter or just starting your journey, let Symfonie Yarns be your go-to for vibrant, high-quality, and certified-safe yarns. Create with confidence, knowing that every strand you work with meets the highest global safety standards. Discover the beauty and safety of OEKO-TEX® certified yarns!