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Prepare for the DPP now: Unlocking EU Digital Product Passport value

Are you ready for the Digital Product Passport (DPP)? This new EU regulation is poised to reshape the fashion industry, demanding unprecedented transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain. The European Union's upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) regulation- going into effect as early as 2027- is set to revolutionize how...

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“Status of German Fashion 2024”: Between tradition and digitalisation

The Fashion Council Germany (FCG) and eBay Germany recently published the study “Status of German Fashion 2024”, which, in conjunction with the research institute Oxford Economics, examined the economic significance of the German fashion industry (clothing, footwear, accessories, bags and jewellery). The study also looked at the key challenges...

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Green Threads DPP launches, fights greenwashing and simplifies process for Digital Product Passport compliance

Focused on apparel, Green Threads is creating first in class digital product passports as EU Green Deal mandates take effect. Green Threads DPP, the Hampshire-based supplier of Digital Product Passports (DPP) to the uniform, workwear, and outdoor apparel industries, is officially launching to help brands fight greenwashing, create value chain...

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“Starting with the END” - Bergans of Norway takes a different approach to Digital Product Passport

Bergans of Norway has called on Trimco Group’s services to help support their digital product passport (DPP) journey. The Norwegian outdoor brand has tapped into Trimco Group’s experience in compliance consulting, data collection, and label supply. Making use of Trimco Group’s comprehensive expertise in the management of unique QR codes and...

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Baichuan Announces Partnership with Aware™

Baichuan Resources Recycling, a leading manufacturer of recycled polyester yarns and fabrics specializing in dope dyeing, is excited to announce its partnership with the innovative traceability solution Aware™. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in providing global brands with fully traceable, environmentally responsible...

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Fashion Brand Holzweiler Joins Forces With Kezzler and Trimco Group to Implement Digital Product Passport

Holzweiler, the Oslo-based family-run fashion house known for its innovative and sustainable designs, has taken the step that not many dare to take. In partnership with Trimco Group and Kezzler they tackle sustainability goals by adopting the Digital Product Passport (DPP), as early adopters. This strategic move positions Holzweiler at the...

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Navigating the EU's new mandate: Comprehensive insights for the fashion industry

The European Union’s upcoming legislative changes, following the 2024 elections, are expected to have a major impact on the fashion industry. This topic was recently explored in depth at a Global Fashion Agenda session, where a distinguished panel, including members of the European Parliament, experts in sustainability policies, and European...

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Trimco Group and Kezzler partner to offer a seamless DPP solution for the textile & footwear industry

Today marks a new chapter for the apparel industry. Since Ursula von der Leyen's 2019 announcement of the Digital Product Passport (DPP), brands have faced uncertainty over the new regulatory requirements mandating detailed traceability for sustainability. The complexities of compliance have overshadowed the promise of unlocking significant...

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Denim, DPP and durability - Texhibition charts its course ahead

The sixth edition of sourcing fair Texhibition Istanbul took place from 11th to 13th September 2024 at the city's exhibition centre near Atatürk Airport. All three days were well attended - according to official figures, almost 24,600 trade visitors attended; about the same number as at the March edition. A good 25 percent of (6,488) came from...

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AAFA president on the US election year, counterfeiting and conscious regulation

The US election is continuing to heat up, with voting day now visibly on the horizon. While at the forefront of debates are the policies and outlooks presented by political candidates, there is much behind-the-scenes work by industry representatives that goes well beyond the deadlines of ballot entries. For fashion, the American Apparel &...

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Retraced introduces Due Diligence Guide geared for fashion industry

Retraced, the compliance platform for the fashion and textile supply chain, has published a new Due Diligence Guide. The white paper aims to demystify the legal frameworks reshaping fashion, helping companies reduce risks and enhance their social and environmental impact. Especially in view of new legislation being introduced to shape...

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UK start-up Ettos secures grant backing traceability technology

Nottingham-based tech start-up Ettos has secured a governmental grant to help enhance its platform that looks to aid local and national brands in the integration of Digital Product Passports (DPPs). The funding was supplied by Innovate UK, a faction of the UK Research and Innovation agency dedicated to investing in science and research, as part...