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Hohenstein headquarters - buildings & company grounds
Hohenstein headquarters in Bönnigheim consist of the characteristic castle and six main buildings. © Hohenstein
Aerial view of the Hohenstein headquarters in Bönnigheim with focus on the castle where the first premises were located in 1946. © Hohenstein
Hohenstein laboratory & testing services
Hohenstein operates a total of 6 accredited test laboratories around the world, all of which work to the same high standards. © Hohenstein
In the analytical laboratories, Hohenstein tests textiles and leather products for harmful chemicals - according to international legal requirements or other RSLs such as OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100. © Hohenstein
Hohenstein has specialised in testing, certifying and researching textiles as well as inspecting and auditing companies for more than 75 years. © Hohenstein
To monitor the microbiological condition in facilities, we offer professional hygiene monitoring to commercial laundries, clinics, nursing homes, doctors' offices, swimming pools and other areas. © Hohenstein
Hohenstein performance testing
Based on standardised test methods such as DIN SPEC 4868 and with our HOSYcan testing device, we test, prove and evaluate the compressive effect of sports and medical textiles. © Hohenstein
With our skin models and thermoregulatory manikins, we objectively measure and assess the wear and sleep comfort of textile materials and products such as PPE, sportswear or bedding. © Hohenstein
Hohenstein traditional & digital fitting services
A fitting model is being measured with the measuring tape. Based on many years of serial measurements, Hohenstein has extensive traditional know-how regarding body measurements and the fit of clothing. © Hohenstein
Digital pattern development using avatars makes the design process in the fashion world faster and more sustainable. Our Digital Fitting Lab offers companies holistic support regarding state-of-the art 3D product development processes. © Hohenstein
Hohenstein sustainability services
Hohenstein offers brands, retailers and manufacturers tailor-made solutions for the implementation of product stewardship, responsible chemical management and fair manufacturing conditions. © Hohenstein
A pair of jeans in various stages of decomposition after burial. Our biodegradation (biodegradability) test assesses the degradation of textile products over a defined test period and through controlled soil burial. © Hohenstein
We are an OEKO-TEX® founding member and the world's largest provider of OEKO-TEX® certifications, labels and tools that enable companies to act sustainably by protecting people and our planet. © Hohenstein
Our independent DNA tests detect genetic modifications in cotton to prove claims and ensure organic compliance. We are one of only a few testing laboratories worldwide that is accredited to ISO 17025 for the ISO/IWA 32:2019 protocol. © Hohenstein
