Apparel & Textiles
Industry insights, emerging trends, and expert perspectives to help you navigate change with confidence.
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BlogThe Digital Product Passport, decoded
What nine episodes of The DPP Minute mean for apparel brands, plus two topics we haven’t covered on screen.
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WebinarDecoding the Digital Product Passport
Digital Product Passports are reshaping how brands manage product data, compliance, and transparency. Microsoft and Kezzler sat down for a practical discussion on scalable DPP strategies, trusted product data, and lessons from real-world deployments.
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BlogThe JRC’s 3rd milestone: DPP for apparel is getting real
On January 14–15, 2026, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) presented the 3rd Milestone Technical Report on Textiles. This report forms the technical foundation for mandatory Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements under the ESPR, signaling a major shift from sustainability ambition to enforceable requirements for the apparel industry.
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WebinarExploring the R-use cases and return on investment for DPP
Watch the final session of FASHION360’s “Untangling the 15 Data Elements of Digital Product Passport” series, where we explore the real-world applications and business value of the Digital Product Passport.
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NewsKezzler recognized by Gartner in Digital Product Passport Innovation insight
Discover how Kezzler’s leading role in Digital Product Passports (DPP) is highlighted by Gartner. We provide solutions that enable traceability, enhance consumer engagement, and support the circular economy, all built on open standards like GS1 Digital Link.
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Case study
Managing DPP and DBP compliance with one scalable platform
A global outdoor gear brand managing both Digital Product Passport (DPP) for textiles and Digital Battery Passport (DBP) for industrial batteries can unify compliance using a single Kezzler platform. It streamlines data, supports sustainability claims, and scales easily across product categories.
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Webinar
Key traceability and transparency elements of DPP
Watch the second session of FASHION360’s “Untangling the 15 Data Elements of Digital Product Passport” series, where we dive into the key traceability and transparency requirements shaping the future of product compliance in the EU.
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NewsHorizontal requirement for repairability in the EU’s first ESPR Working plan
The European Commission’s new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling Working Plan (2025-2030) introduces a critical “horizontal requirement”: repairability. This aims to fundamentally change how products are designed, reducing waste and empowering consumers to fix rather than replace.
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Webinar
The minimum requirements of DPP for my product to enter the EU from 2027/2028
Watch the first session of FASHION360’s “Untangling the 15 Data Elements of Digital Product Passport” series and discover the key requirements for complying with the EU’s Digital Product Passport regulations.
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NewsEU Commission outlines Ecodesign for Sustainable Products (ESPR) working plan
The European Commission has presented the first working plan for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), detailing the priority product groups for the next 3-5 years. This initiative is a key step in the EU’s strategy to promote a circular economy.
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Press releaseHeritage brand Viking prepares for DPP with Kezzler and Trimco
Viking is taking the next step toward Digital Product Passport (DPP) compliance by partnering with Kezzler and Trimco Group. Their joint solution will support Viking in enhancing transparency and sustainability. This marks the second collaboration between Kezzler and Trimco since formalizing their strategic partnership.
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Solution briefThe power of GS1’s EPCIS 2.0 standard
This solution brief provides a comprehensive overview of GS1’s EPCIS 2.0 standard and its practical applications. Drawing upon case studies, we illustrate how EPCIS 2.0 enables organizations to leverage data for enhanced supply chain visibility and efficiency.
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BlogR-strategies in the circular economy: Navigating the R-hierarchy
Discover how the R-strategies, categorized by short, medium, and long waste loops, offer a structured approach to sustainability. This framework empowers companies to embrace circular practices, reduce their environmental impact, and build a resilient future.
