Industry · Fashion, Textile & Footwear

Digital Product Passport for Fashion, Textiles and Footwear

Textiles and apparel are the top priority of the 2025–2030 ESPR Working Plan, adopted by the European Commission on 16 April 2025: the delegated act that will make the Digital Product Passport mandatory is expected in 2027 and will typically apply 18 months after it enters into force. Footwear is, for now, the subject of a separate study. MyLime turns this requirement into a marketing lever: every garment gets a permanent digital identity that certifies origin, materials, sustainability and ownership history.

Regulatory status
ESPR DPP: act expected in 2027
Regulatory framework
EU ESPR 2024/1781 · Textiles and apparel delegated act
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Regulatory framework

EU ESPR 2024/1781 · Textiles and apparel delegated act

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation ((EU) 2024/1781) has been in force since 18 July 2024. Requirements for each product group, including the DPP, arrive through delegated acts: for textiles and apparel, the Commission’s Working Plan indicates adoption in 2027. From 19 July 2026, meanwhile, large enterprises can no longer destroy unsold apparel and footwear.

  • 19 Jul 2026 · ban on destroying unsold apparel and footwear (large enterprises)
  • 2027 (indicative) · adoption of the delegated act on textiles and apparel
  • Typically applies 18 months after the delegated act enters into force
  • Expected requirements on durability, recyclability, recycled content and supply chain information

Learn more: full ESPR guide

Why act now

Reaching the delegated act with a proven DPP is an advantage worth years

Major fashion houses are already designing their own DPPs. Brands that start today reach the obligation with compliance already proven on a collection, and use the DPP as a storytelling, anti-counterfeiting and loyalty tool. Those who leave it to the last minute face regulatory deadlines, emergency costs and lost positioning.

Use cases

What MyLime does for your industry

Six concrete applications of the Digital Product Passport, already live on brands in the industry.

  • Certified anti-counterfeiting

    Anti-tampering NFC tag built into the garment. Removal damages the product. Customers verify authenticity in two seconds.

  • Certified resale on the secondary market

    The DPP follows the garment through every ownership transfer. Residual value increases because provenance and history are provable.

  • Automatic ESG reporting

    Fibre composition, sustainability certifications, recyclability and carbon footprint are already structured within the DPP.

  • Guided garment care

    Washing, repair and disposal instructions accessible to the customer via QR/NFC, in any language.

  • Post-purchase customer loyalty

    Claiming the product opens a direct channel with the customer: warranty, exclusive content, brand communications.

  • Tracked unsold stock

    Every unsold garment keeps its own digital identity: reuse, resale or donation stay documented, now that large enterprises are banned from destroying unsold apparel and footwear.

Measurable results

The DPP’s impact in fashion, textile & footwear

  • −60%

    Counterfeiting complaints

  • +25%

    Customer lifetime value

  • +20%

    Repeat in-app purchases

  • −30%

    Customer acquisition cost

Industry FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Will the DPP be mandatory for all textile garments from 2027?
Not yet. In 2027 the ESPR delegated act on textiles and apparel is expected to be adopted: that act will set the covered products, thresholds, passport contents and application date, typically 18 months after it enters into force. The direction, however, is clear: garments placed on the EU market will need their own Digital Product Passport.
Is footwear included?
Not in the first 2025–2030 ESPR Working Plan: the Commission has launched a separate study on footwear, due to conclude by the end of 2027, before deciding on any requirements. In the meantime the DPP is voluntary and already useful for anti-counterfeiting and resale.
Can I apply the DPP to a capsule collection before rolling it out further?
Yes. MyLime’s Standard plan is designed as a pilot: one line or capsule gets the DPP, you validate the workflow, then scale it across the rest of the catalogue.
Does the NFC tag interfere with textile manufacturing?
No. We use flexible tags and certified stitching compatible with the main garment-making processes. The integration point is defined together with the product team.
What happens to garments from previous seasons?
MyLime’s Retrofit programme lets you apply the DPP to products already on the market, keeping the collection’s historical continuity.

Other industries

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