How We Score
Every garment receives a single 0–100 Lovi Score, weighted across three dimensions of textile health.
Synthetic content, dye toxicity, residual chemicals, and skin irritation potential. Aligned with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 limits and peer-reviewed research on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs).
Air permeability and moisture management — how well the fabric supports natural thermoregulation against the skin.
Microplastic shedding, biodegradability, and certified sourcing (e.g. GOTS for organic fibers).
Scientific Backbone
- 01OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Independent limit values for harmful substances in textiles.
- 02GOTS — Global Organic Textile Standard. Certification for organic fibers, dyes, and ethical processing.
- 03Peer-reviewed EDC research. University of Birmingham (2025), WHO/UNEP review (2023), Environmental Science & Technology.
The Lovi Methodology
Beyond reading labels, Lovi uses a proprietary algorithm — continuously updated for 2026 — to assess how textiles interact with human physiology.
Context-Aware Assessment
Our algorithm identifies the garment category to calculate exposure risk. An "Intimate Layer" (like underwear) receives a stricter safety weighting than an "Outer Layer" (like a coat) due to direct, prolonged skin contact and moisture retention.
The Sweat-Solvent Factor
Based on 2025 research from the University of Birmingham, our algorithm factors in how body heat and perspiration act as solvents, accelerating the leaching of synthetic dyes and EDCs into the skin pores.
Real-Time Toxicity Benchmarking
Every scan is cross-referenced against our proprietary Scientific Database. Our algorithm continuously updates its scoring thresholds to align with the latest 2026 OEKO-TEX® limit values and global textile toxicology reports.
The Philosophy of Weighting
Why the 60/30/10 split? Each dimension reflects a different layer of how a textile interacts with the body.
This is the internal health factor. Chemicals like EDCs and PFAS don't just sit on the skin; they enter the bloodstream and influence hormones and organ function. Because the impact is internal and long-term, it carries the majority of the weight.
This is the skin-level health factor. While it contributes to issues like dermatitis or bacterial imbalance (odor), these are typically localized and temporary — critical for daily wellness, but not as consequential as systemic exposure.
This is the external health factor. Microplastics are a global crisis, but Lovi is a personal health tool. We include this so we never reward a recycled-plastic shirt that may be kinder to the earth yet still toxic to the body.
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