Textile
Textile DPP Data Points: The JRC Proposal
Which data will a textile Digital Product Passport carry? The JRC content proposal, the ~126 candidate data points and what consumers actually see.
The textile delegated act has not been published, but the shape of its data content is largely visible: the Commission's Joint Research Centre published a DPP content proposal for textiles and apparel in May 2026, and industry pilots point the same way.
Field categories
| Category | Example fields | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Brand, style, GTIN, batch, production date | ERP / PLM |
| Origin | Fibre, spinning, fabric and making-up countries; facility identity | Tier-1/2/3 |
| Composition | Fibre shares, blends, trim materials | Tier-2 |
| Chemicals | Restricted substance declarations, dye and finish data | Tier-2 |
| Circularity | Recycled content, recyclability, care, repair | Design + supplier |
| Environmental | Carbon footprint, water, energy (Phase 2) | LCA |
| Compliance | GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX, test reports | Quality |
See the textile DPP guide and DPP data fields.
What the consumer sees
Not all 126 fields are shown. Pilots typically display fibre composition, countries of production, care instructions, recycled content, repair and recycling information and certificates. The rest stays in restricted tiers or B2B access. See what consumers should see.
The hardest fields
- Country of fibre origin: comes from the spinner; the garment maker usually does not know it.
- Dye and finish chemistry: dyehouses treat it as a trade secret. See DPP for chemicals.
- Recycled content evidence: needs a chain of certificates and transaction documents. See proving recycled content.
- Water consumption: dyehouse process data, rarely measured.
Lessons from the Trace4Value pilot
The Swedish pilot (Kappahl, Marimekko, GS1 Sweden, SIS) tested more than 3,000 garments with QR carriers in live supply chains. Key findings: supplier data collection is the main bottleneck; showing fewer fields to consumers increases engagement; and basing the data model on a sector standard markedly speeds integration.
How to prepare
- Fix fibre composition and origin fields now — they are the core of Phase 1.
- Sign data clauses with fabric and yarn suppliers. See DPP clauses for supplier contracts.
- Move certificates into structured fields.
- Start carbon data collection early; Phase 2 has the longest lead time.
Frequently asked questions
Will I have to fill in all 126 fields?
No. It is a candidate list; the delegated act will define the mandatory subset and phase it in.
Does the same list apply to footwear?
The first wave does not cover footwear. See DPP for footwear.
As a contract manufacturer, which fields am I responsible for?
It depends on your contract; in practice composition, origin and production data are requested from you while the brand manages marketing and compliance layers.
