Join the discussion to drive transparency and digital solutions for the textile supply chain.
Round Table 1 on Supply Chain Transparency and Digital Product Passport (DPP):
25th September 2025, 2:00PM - 3:15PM
HELP DRIVE TRANSPARENCY AND COMPLIANCE IN TEXTILE SUPPLY CHAINS.
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
The EU Digital Product Passport Registry went live on 20 July 2026. Textile-specific ESPR requirements are currently planned for 2027, with product data and traceability rules still being defined.
South Korea is also preparing textile and fashion companies for EU DPP requirements through a 2026 Ministry-supported pilot, highlighting how product traceability is becoming a cross-border supply-chain requirement.
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EU DPP Registry operational since July 2026; textile-specific rules are planned for 2027.
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of consumers pay a premium for clear sustainability data.
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of apparel leaders prioritise supply chain transparency, with 80% planning solutions by 2027.
Digital Product Passport (DPP) and Supply Chain Transparency Session
The PCIAW® Round Table on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) will unite stakeholders across the textile supply chain to explore digital solutions for enhancing transparency, compliance, and sustainability in the industry.
The DPP is driving the need for brands to disclose product and supply chain data, improving traceability and promoting ethical practices. PCIAW® aims to support the industry in navigating these challenges and advancing circularity by sharing best practices for data collection and digital solutions.
The DPP is driving the need for brands to disclose product and supply chain data, improving traceability and promoting ethical practices. PCIAW® aims to support the industry in navigating these challenges and advancing circularity by sharing best practices for data collection and digital solutions.
ROUND TABLE TOPICS 2025
Round Table # 3 - What PCIAW® wants to know
- Supply Chain Transparency Demand: How much transparency is requested in tender requirements, and can current capabilities deliver details like product origin, material composition, and environmental impact?
- Data Accessibility and SME Readiness: How many companies can access detailed data on materials, recycled content, water/energy use, and chemical management, and how prepared are SMEs to gather this data?
- Product & Supply Chain Deep Dive: How confident are businesses in accessing detailed product info, including trims, fastenings, dyes, and treatments, and what timelines are set for new product ranges?
- Internal Systems and Verification: What internal systems manage product data, how effective are they, and what verification methods ensure valid claims and visibility into sub-contracting?
- Repair, End-of-Life, and Traceability Solutions: How many companies provide repair and end-of-life information, use unique product identifiers (QR codes, RFID), and employ PLM/ERP systems to digitalize compliance processes?
