Mexar pigment inks awarded OEKO Tex Eco Passport

UK based Inkjet development company Mexar Limited has been awarded ‘OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT ’ certification for safe and sustainable chemicals for their pigment inkjet inks used in textile printing. Audited by world-renowned testing and research company Hohenstein, it’s globally recognised as one of the leading independent, internationally acclaimed safety and environmental standards for manufacturers of chemicals, colourants and auxiliaries used in the textile and leather industry. The certification confirms that Mexar’s pigment inkjet inks for printing direct to textiles have been tested for harmful substances in critical concentrations as listed in the ECO PASSPORT standard.

The ECO PASSPORT for Mexar covers their pigment textile wide format inks as well as their Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film pigment inks.

“We are delighted that our pigment textile inkjet inks are now certified under the World leading OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT certification process.  It is important to us that we can prove the safety and responsibility of the products we develop and manufacture,” says Dr. Andy Hancock, Mexar Managing Director Dr. Andy Hancock.

John Murphy – Technical Director for Hohenstein Europe says “Hohenstein is delighted to congratulate Mexar on their successful ECO PASSPORT certification, The systematic testing promotes confidence, compliance and cost efficiency in the Textile Industry. Thank you for trusting us with your ECO PASSPORT certification.”