All about Digital Product Passports in the Textile and Apparel
As part of Textile Solutions Group, Datatex explores how Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are reshaping traceability and compliance in the textile and apparel industry.
Textile Solutions Group brings together leading software providers that cover the entire textile and apparel value chain:
- Datatex – ERP for textile and apparel manufacturing
- Setex – MES and shop floor automation
- Geasoft – ERP for leather, footwear, and accessories
- Limonta Informatica – Tailored Digital Solutions
- Penelope CAD – Advanced CAD/CAM solutions for fashion and apparel
What is a Digital Product Passport (DPP)?
A Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a structured digital record that contains detailed information about a product’s materials, origin, lifecycle, and environmental impact.
In the textile and apparel industry, this includes data like fiber composition, manufacturing location, dyeing processes, carbon footprint, and care instructions.
The goal? Transparency across the supply chain, better recycling and reuse, and compliance with upcoming EU regulations, particularly those under the European Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan.
Why Are Digital Passports Important for Textile and Apparel?
The textile industry is under increasing pressure to be more sustainable, circular, and traceable. DPPs are not just a trend — they are quickly becoming a regulatory requirement.
Key reasons why digital passports matter
Regulatory compliance: Especially with the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, DPPs will become mandatory for many categories by 2030.
Full lifecycle traceability: Brands need to know every component — from raw fiber to final garment — to back up sustainability claims.
Facilitates circularity: Enables better reuse, resale, and recycling by providing all necessary data to second-hand platforms, recyclers, or consumers.
Consumer trust: Transparency boosts brand loyalty, especially with younger, sustainability-conscious buyers.
