Digital Product Passport - DPP in Fashion

What is the Digital Product Passport? Officially titled the Digital Product Passport (DPP), the tool will require brands to collect and share data from a product’s entire lifecycle accessible in the form of a 'digital twin'. While the concept and operational aspects of the DPP continues to evolve, in its initial format it will highlight the sustainability, environmental and recyclability attributes of a product, as well as its manufacturing process and sourcing. What is the impact of this DPP on the fashion industry? Read all the latest news and updates here.

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Europe’s Textile Future at a Turning Point: New 2030 Circularity Blueprint Aims to Scale Recycling and Unlock Investment Opportunities

The EU textile system is at a critical crossroads. Today, less than 1% of discarded garments are recycled into new garments, despite EU-wide obligations for separate collection. In response, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) is launching the 2030 Circularity Blueprint, in partnership with ReHubs. This ambitious initiative is designed to support the...

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Fashion CFO Agenda 2026: Building financial resilience through sustainability

While sustainability is increasingly impacting fashion economics, executive attention is paradoxically dropping. A new report, “Fashion CFO Agenda 2026”, argues that sustainability is no longer just a “high visibility” topic but a core financial discipline essential for long-term company resilience. It has been co-authored by Global Fashion...

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Ireland launches national circular economy strategy for textile industry

The Irish government has launched a new strategy to overhaul the national textile industry, with the mission of shifting from a linear “take-make-waste” model to a circular economy. With the unveiling of the Whole of Government Economy Strategy 2026-2028 and the first-ever National Policy Statement and Roadmap on Circular Textiles, Ireland is...

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Lotta Ludwigson x Remei: digital product passport in action

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Berlin-based slow fashion label Lotta Ludwigson and sustainable Swiss textile producer Remei launched a joint t-shirt collection. The Luma t-shirts are 100 percent traceable via the my-trace app, not only from the organic cotton raw material to the finished product but starting from the seed itself. The t-shirt is...

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24h circular fashion: sector calls for centralized direction and collaboration

The apparel industry has reached a critical tipping point where ambition must transition into collective execution. Last month, the Dutch branch of the international data standardisation organization GS1 and technology firm WAIR hosted the ‘24h Circular Fashion journey’ in Amsterdam, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to address...

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Interloop: Supply chain truth begins in the cotton field

During the GS1 - WAIR 24h Circular Fashion Journey, Pascal Betten, managing director of Interloop Europe, presented an in-depth vision on supply chain transparency. The Pakistani textile giant produces nearly one billion pairs of socks annually for retailers like Nike, Adidas and H&M. The company emphasised that a reliable Digital Product...

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Bleckmann leverages recovery value as a driver for circular fashion

During the recent GS1 - WAIR 24h Circular Fashion Journey, Hans Robben, programme manager of circular solutions at Bleckmann, presented a pragmatic vision for circularity. The logistics service provider, which has been in business for over 160 years, is transforming from a linear 'box-mover' to a crucial partner in the circular chain. Robben...

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Mini Rodini Strengthens Its Commitment to Sustainability by Joining Trimco Group’s ProductDNA Platform

Mini Rodini’s commitment to sustainability has been at the heart of the brand since its founding in 2006. Created with the vision of making children’s clothing that is both playful and responsible, Mini Rodini continues to lead the way in building a more transparent, ethical, and environmentally conscious fashion industry. “As a brand, we have...

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How can DPPs support OECD due diligence in global fashion supply chains?

The digital product passport (DPP) serves as a structured digital record under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). These passports do not replace due diligence but rather act as "structured containers" for the necessary data to support it. This is what Catherine Lomonaco, founder of GoTrace, highlighted at a webinar on 10th...

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Making structure effective: AI as a cost lever in the fashion industry

However high the cost pressure may be, compromising on quality is not an option in the fashion industry. A reliable planning rhythm, a robust data foundation and practical AI building blocks reduce friction costs along the fashion value chain. Thoughtful governance is key during implementation to ensure that savings potential is realised in...

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What sustainability and circularity experts predict for fashion in 2026

With 2026 fast approaching, FashionUnited asks six sustainability and circularity experts what fashion and retail should expect next. Fashion in 2026: Sustainability and circular experts on what’s coming next 1. Tiina Nyman, founder at Circular Fashion News Resale continues to drive the strongest momentum in circular fashion. The number of...

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What AI experts and enthusiasts expect for fashion and retail in 2026

2026 is approaching fast. FashionUnited asks six AI experts what they expect from artificial intelligence in fashion and retail: 2026 AI Predictions for Fashion and Retail: FashionUnited’s Expert Outlook 1. Carmen Martínez Ferrer, senior data analyst at Farfetch and founder of @thedatafashionbrief As Senior Data Analyst at luxury webshop...