Textile passport requirements.
The Commission plans to adopt a textile delegated act in Q3–Q4 2027. The final scope, passport fields and application date are still open. These are useful data points to prepare, based on the ESPR Working Plan and the JRC preparatory study.
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Textile act planned Q3–Q4 2027 — DPP date not set
The Commission’s timeline is indicative. The final act will define the fields and application date, with at least 18 months of transition under ESPR. You can collect supplier data now and adapt the passport when the rules are published.
19 July 2026 — the nearest real deadline for fashion
While textile DPPs are still a few years out, ESPR already bites this summer: from 19 July 2026, destroying unsold clothing and footwear is banned in the EU. Micro and small enterprises are exempt, and medium-sized companies get until 2030. The first ESPR acts, adopted in February 2026, also set disclosure rules for businesses that destroy unsold goods.
Required data fields for textile DPPs
Based on the ESPR Working Plan and the JRC preparatory study, and aligned with the Textile Labelling Regulation (EU) 1007/2011 and the DPP standards being developed by CEN/CENELEC JTC 24. Final requirements will be confirmed in the delegated act.
Product identity
- Product name and model number
- Unique product identifier (UID) — typically GS1 GTIN or similar
- Brand / trade name
- Country of origin
Manufacturer
- Manufacturer name and registered address
- EU contact person (if manufacturer is non-EU)
- Production site country
Material composition
- Fibre content by weight percentage, per component
- Recycled content identification and percentage
- Hazardous substances and restricted chemicals (REACH)
- Presence of microplastic-shedding synthetics
Durability & repairability
- Expected lifespan or durability class
- Care instructions (washing, drying, ironing)
- Repairability information and spare parts availability
Sustainability
- Certification and label references (GOTS, OEKO-TEX, etc.)
- Carbon footprint (where required by delegated act)
- Water and chemical use data (where required)
End-of-life
- Recycling instructions
- Disassembly information (removable components, trims)
- Collection point information for take-back schemes
QR code and label requirements
On the product or label
The QR code or data carrier must be physically on the product, its label, or its packaging — not just in a catalogue or website.
Readable without an app
Any smartphone camera must be able to scan it. NFC or RFID can supplement but cannot replace the visual data carrier.
Links to a public page
The QR must resolve to a publicly accessible passport page. No login, no paywall, no app required to view the data.
Minimum size
Print it at least 15 × 15 mm — about the size of a fingernail. Below that, phone cameras start failing at arm’s length.
What productpasses.com covers for you
Our textile template is pre-aligned with the expected ESPR requirements. You fill in your product data; we handle the rest.
ESPR-aligned template — All required fields pre-structured for textiles — nothing to set up.
QR code included — Print-ready QR linking to your public passport page. SVG, PNG, or PDF.
Public passport page — A clean, mobile-first page accessible to anyone with a smartphone.
AI field pre-fill — Describe your product; our AI drafts the composition and care fields.
Unique product identifier — Auto-generated UID per product, in the correct format.
EU data storage — Database and files in Stockholm. See /privacy for other processors and transfers.
Frequently asked questions
When does the ESPR textile DPP requirement come into effect?
The Commission's indicative timeline plans adoption of the textile delegated act in Q3–Q4 2027. That is not a DPP compliance deadline. The final act will define covered products, required information and the application date, with at least 18 months of transition under ESPR.
Does the ESPR textile requirement apply to small fashion brands?
Small brands should prepare, but the final textile act will define which products and operators are covered. ESPR does not provide a blanket small-business exemption from future product rules. Check the adopted act before treating the duty as final for your products.
What fibre data is required in a textile DPP?
The expected requirement is fibre composition by percentage (e.g. '60% organic cotton, 40% recycled polyester'), broken down by component where materials differ (e.g. main fabric vs. lining vs. trim). Recycled content must be identified separately.
Can one DPP cover multiple sizes or colourways of the same product?
The final textile delegated act will specify the required passport granularity. You can organise product records by model or variant now, but do not assume one passport will cover every size or colourway. Keep materially different variants distinct in your source data.
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