As sustainability, product safety, and regulatory compliance continue to reshape the textile and apparel industries, businesses face increasing pressure to deliver transparency across their supply chains. Forward-thinking organisations are no longer asking if they should act, but how quickly they can adapt.
Shirley® is proud to announce our updated in-person seminar series for 2026:“Future-Proofing Your Business: OEKO-TEX® Certification, Compliance & Supply Chain Transparency.”
This expert-led event is designed to help brands, retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers navigate complex global requirements while unlocking the commercial and reputational benefits of OEKO-TEX® certification.
Why Attend This OEKO-TEX® Seminar?
This seminar is ideal for businesses looking to stay ahead of tightening regulations and growing consumer expectations. Attendees will learn how to:
• Meet evolving sustainability and chemical compliance regulations
• Strengthen supply chain transparency and traceability
• Build consumer trust with globally recognised certification
• Differentiate products with credible, verifiable sustainability claims
• Leverage OEKO-TEX® tools such as MADE IN GREEN for marketing advantage
What You Will Learn
Our specialists will guide you through the full OEKO-TEX® certification framework, helping you understand how each standard contributes to a safer, more transparent, and future-ready supply chain.
OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT
• Certification for chemicals, dyes, and auxiliaries
• Supports safer chemical management and environmental responsibility
• Helps meet ZDHC and global chemical compliance expectations
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
• Independent testing for harmful substances in textile products
• Ensures consumer safety across all product categories
• Widely recognised benchmark for product compliance
OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON
• Verifies the integrity of organic cotton along the value chain
• Complements existing OEKO-TEX® certifications
• Supports growing demand for certified organic materials
OEKO-TEX® STeP (Sustainable Textile & Leather Production)
• A holistic certification for environmentally and socially responsible production
• Covers chemical management, environmental performance, health & safety, and social responsibility
• Ideal for manufacturers seeking continuous improvement
OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN
• A traceable product label combining safety and sustainability
• Provides end-to-end transparency for consumers
• Strengthens brand credibility and communication
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is tailored for professionals across the textile and apparel supply chain, including:
• Brands & Retailers aiming to meet sustainability commitments and consumer expectations
• Manufacturers & Suppliers seeking certification and competitive differentiation
• Compliance & Regulatory Professionals navigating global legislation
• Sustainability, Quality & Product Teams responsible for safer, more transparent products
2026 Seminar Dates & Locations
Join us at a location convenient for you:
• 14 April – Manchester
• 10 June – Leicester
• 18 August – Manchester
• 27 October – London
Stay Ahead of Compliance & Build a Transparent Supply Chain
With increasing scrutiny on environmental impact, chemical usage, and ethical sourcing, OEKO-TEX® certifications provide a trusted framework for demonstrating compliance and accountability.
This seminar will give you the practical knowledge and strategic insight needed to future-proof your business, strengthen your supply chain, and confidently communicate your sustainability credentials.
Secure Your Place
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance on OEKO-TEX® certification and supply chain transparency.
Register today or contact us at: enquiries@shirleytech.co.uk
