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Hohenstein Group
IndustryTextile testing, inspection and certification
Founded1946
HeadquartersBoennigheim, Germany
Services
  • Customized and standardized testing of textiles, chemicals, leather, materials and systems
  • Certifications of inputs, products, systems and processes
  • OEKO-TEX®
  • UV STANDARD 801
Divisions
  • Biological testing
  • Chemical Testing
  • Clothing physiology
  • Clothing technology
  • Consumer testing
  • Textile testing
SubsidiariesHohenstein Textile Testing Institute, Hohenstein Academy, Hohenstein Institute America, Hohenstein Laboratories Bangladesh, Hohenstein Laboratories (Hong Kong), Hohenstein Textile Testing (Shanghai), Hohenstein India
WebsiteHohenstein.US

The Hohenstein Institute (also known as Hohenstein Group) is an international research and testing company[1] that provides neutral testing, certification and development of textiles and textile-related products.

Founded in 1946, Hohenstein is based in Boennigheim, Germany.

In 1946, Hohenstein was founded as a textile school in 1946[2] by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Otto Mecheels, His son, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mecheels, developed Hohenstein into an international, inter-disciplinary research and service company and co-founded the OEKO-TEX Association.[3]

In 1995. Dr. Stefan Mecheels became the director. Hohenstein expanded its laboratory network, doubled in size and launched the Hohenstein Academy.

References

  1. ^ "Rethink. Response. Responsibility – Hohenstein's Mission Statement - Hohenstein". www.hohenstein.us. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  2. ^ "About Hohenstein - Hohenstein". www.hohenstein.us. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  3. ^ "OEKO-TEX® System for Safer, More Sustainable Textiles - Hohenstein". www.hohenstein.us. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
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