Digital Product Passport for Textiles
Transparency requirements are reshaping the textile supply chain. The ESPR will require Digital Product Passports for textiles, building on existing labelling rules in Regulation (EU) 1007/2011. LabelEU helps you prepare fiber composition, origin, and circularity data today.
Expected DPP date
~2028
Textile labelling
1007/2011
ESPR priority group
#1
Applicable EU regulations
Regulations covering textiles
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
(EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR)
Framework regulation that will mandate DPPs for textiles as a priority product group. Delegated acts are in preparation.
Key articles
- Art. 9 - Digital Product Passport
- Art. 4 - Ecodesign requirements
Textile Labelling Regulation
(EU) No 1007/2011
Existing regulation requiring fiber composition labelling. The ESPR will extend these requirements to include environmental and circularity data.
Key articles
- Art. 9 - Fiber composition
- Art. 16 - Labelling requirements
EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles
COM(2022) 141 final
Policy framework calling for mandatory durability, repairability, and recycled content information for textiles sold in the EU.
Key dates
Compliance timeline for textiles
Jul 2024
ESPR enters into force
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation was published and entered into force.
2025-2026
Textile delegated acts drafted
European Commission develops specific DPP requirements for textiles, including data fields and timelines.
~2027
Delegated acts adopted
Final rules for textile DPPs expected to be formally adopted and published.
~2028
Textile DPP mandatory
Textiles placed on the EU market expected to require a Digital Product Passport.
What compliance reviewers look for
DPP data requirements for textiles
Prepare these data points now so you are ready when enforcement starts. Everything below is supported out of the box in LabelEU.
Materials and composition
- Fiber composition with percentages (per Reg. 1007/2011)
- Recycled content share per material
- REACH-restricted substances declaration
- Microfiber release information
Traceability and origin
- Country of manufacturing and finishing
- Supply chain traceability data
- Supplier due diligence documentation
- Brand and manufacturer identification
Circularity and care
- Care instructions (ISO 3758 symbols)
- Durability and expected lifespan
- Repair and alteration guidance
- End-of-life collection and recyclability
How LabelEU helps
Built for textiles compliance
Fiber composition builder
Our form validates fiber percentages automatically and ensures compliance with Regulation 1007/2011 naming conventions.
Supply chain traceability
Record manufacturing country, finishing location, and key supply chain partners in a structured, auditable format.
Care label integration
Add ISO 3758 care symbols alongside circularity data so the digital passport complements your physical label.
Product examples
Common textiles and their key requirements
Cotton T-shirt
- Fiber composition (e.g. 95% cotton, 5% elastane)
- Country of origin and manufacturing
- Care instructions and durability info
Wool blend coat
- Detailed fiber breakdown by weight
- REACH compliance declaration
- Repair and end-of-life guidance
Recycled polyester jacket
- Recycled content percentage verification
- Microfiber shedding information
- Supply chain traceability
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Digital Product Passports for textiles.
Ready to create textiles passports?
Ship the QR with confidence today and keep updating the passport as your supply chain evolves.