Biosteel fibers from AMSilk receive certification for product safety and confirmation of biological degradability

15-Dec-2016 - Germany

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AMSilk GmbH has reached a further important milestone in its business segment Industrial Applications & Textiles: The high standards of the production and product development process at AMSilk as well as the biological degradability of the AMSilk Biosteel® fibers were confirmed by two institutes: the Hohenstein Institute and the SGS Institute Fresenius.

Certification in accordance with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

The Biosteel® fiber received the certification in accordance with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (Confidence in Textiles) for product class 1 by the renowned Hohenstein Institute. This certification shows that the Biosteel® fibers reach the highest standard for textile applications. Textiles receiving this certification have been submitted to tests regarding pollutants and product safety, and in the case of product class 1 are without reservation also suitable for babies and children below the age of 3.

Biological degradability in accordance with OECD 301B

Furthermore, SGS Institute Fresenius confirmed that the AMSilk Biosteel® fibers are biodegradable. The silk material was subjected to a standard test examining the biodegradability in accordance with OECD Norm 301B and was defined as „readily biodegradable“. This is the best test result possible.

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