Digital Product Passport for Textiles & Footwear

EU ESPR requirements for apparel, footwear, and textile products

What this means for your products

Digital Product Passports will become mandatory for textiles and footwear under the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation.

This page explains what is in scope, when it applies, and how companies typically prepare.

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  • Products impacted

    • Apparel and garments
    • Footwear
    • Home textiles
    • Textile-based accessories

  • Timeline

    • Expected enforcement: 2027
    • Phased rollout via delegated acts

  • Inspections

    • DPP data may be requested by EU market surveillance authorities
    • Verification requirements increase over time

FAQ Digital Product Passports for Textiles & Footwear

What data is required for a textile DPP?

Product identification (SKU, model, batch), material composition, manufacturing country, transport assumptions, end-of-life category, and an initial CO₂ footprint.

Do we need verified supplier data from day one?

No. Companies typically start with estimates and improve data quality over time.

Which compliance frameworks apply?

The EU Digital Product Passport (ESPR) and ISO standards such as ISO 14040/14044 and ISO 14021/17033 where claims are made.

Typical required data

  • Product identification (SKU, model, batch
  • Material composition
  • Manufacturing country
  • Transport assumptions
  • End-of-life category
  • CO₂ footprint (initially estimated)

How do most companies start?

With one representative product to structure data and identify gaps before scaling across collections.

Most companies don’t start with perfect data — they start with structure.

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