Textiles are among the first priority groups for the Digital Product Passport under the ESPR. The exact data points and dates come from the textile delegated act, still in preparation. Apparel brands and their suppliers can structure fibre composition, materials, origin and care data now.
Why are textiles a priority?
Textiles are named as an early ESPR priority, and EU measures already push the sector towards better product data, including the ban on destroying unsold clothing. European brands are asking suppliers for fibre and material data well before any passport deadline.
What data will a textile passport need?
Expect fibre composition, materials and their shares, recycled content where claimed, care and repair information, suppliers and country of manufacture. The binding list will come from the textile delegated act; structuring these fields now makes later compliance a matter of completion, not discovery.
How to prepare an apparel catalogue
Start with one style family, build a record with composition and suppliers, then reuse it as a template across the collection. Request fabric and dye data from suppliers early, because they often need time to provide origin and chemical information.
Frequently asked questions
Is the textile DPP mandatory yet?
No. Textiles are a priority group, but the requirement applies once the ESPR textile delegated act is adopted, with its own date, usually well after adoption.
What should apparel suppliers do now?
Structure fibre composition, material shares, care and origin data per style, and start collecting the same from fabric and trim suppliers.