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Material composition, country of origin, care instructions, certifications, repair guidance, end-of-life information. The publicly accessible layer, available to anyone who scans the product.
ESPR Data Framework
The Textile DPP Data Protocol: 9 Categories, 125+ Datapoints
A compliant Digital Product Passport for textiles is not a free-form document. It covers nine defined data categories spanning more than 125 individual datapoints — from basic brand information to environmental performance metrics. Here is the complete breakdown.
DPP Data Coverage
9 Categories · 125+ Datapoints
Brand & Product Information
Supply Chain Data
Material Composition
Chemical Compliance
Why 125+ Datapoints — and Why That Number Matters
The textile DPP requirement under ESPR is not a single form to fill in. It is a structured data architecture covering every dimension of a product's identity, origin, composition, compliance, and circularity profile.
The 125+ individual datapoints span nine categories, each serving a distinct function in the DPP ecosystem. Some datapoints are visible to consumers. Others are accessible only to regulators or circular economy operators. Some are fixed at production. Others must be updated throughout the product's lifecycle.
Understanding the full scope — and knowing which datapoints are ready to collect today versus which depend on regulatory methodology decisions still in progress — is the foundation of any effective DPP preparation strategy.
9
Data Categories
125+
Individual Datapoints
2028
Enforcement Deadline
The 9 DPP Data Categories for Textiles
Each category covers a distinct aspect of the product record — from basic identity to end-of-life environmental performance.
1
Brand & Product Information
The foundational identity layer of the DPP. Includes brand name, product name, model reference, GTIN, importer details, season, and the unique serialized identifier that links the physical product to its digital record.
- Brand and manufacturer name
- Product name and model reference
- Global Trade Identification Number (GTIN)
- Unique serialized product identifier
- EU importer or responsible economic operator details
- Season and commercial release information
Ready to collect now
2
Supply Chain Information
Documentation of the facilities and geographies involved in producing the product — from raw material origin through final assembly. This is the traceability layer that enables supply chain transparency.
- Country of origin of primary raw materials
- Country of manufacture (final assembly)
- Facility names and locations by production stage
- Production stages covered (spinning, weaving, dyeing, CMT)
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier identifiers
Ready to collect now
3
Product Information
Physical and commercial product attributes that describe what the product is — independent of its material composition or environmental profile.
- Product category and type
- Gender and age group targeting
- Size and fit information
- Colour and design reference
- Weight and dimensions
- Country of labelling
Ready to collect now
4
Material Composition
Component-level fibre breakdown — going beyond the single garment-level composition declared on the care label to document each physical component separately.
- Fibre composition by component (body, lining, trim, thread)
- Fibre type and percentage by component
- Recycled content percentage and verification basis
- Pre-consumer vs post-consumer recycled content distinction
- Presence of non-fibre materials (coatings, laminates)
Ready to collect now
5
Digital Identifier
The technical specification of the data carrier — the physical element that connects the product to its digital record — and the unique identifier it encodes.
- Data carrier type (QR code, RFID, NFC)
- GS1 Digital Link URL structure
- Serialized GTIN format and encoding
- Carrier placement on product
- Resolver endpoint registration
Ready to implement now
6
Care Information
Structured digital care and repair data — not just the care symbol strip, but machine-readable guidance that can be served via API to any DPP interface.
- Washing instructions (temperature, cycle type)
- Drying instructions
- Ironing guidance
- Bleaching restrictions
- Dry cleaning guidance
- Storage recommendations
- Repair instructions and spare parts availability
Ready to collect now
7
Compliance & Chemical Safety
Documentation of regulatory compliance — chemical safety records, substance of concern declarations, and conformity documentation. This category includes data accessible primarily to regulators and authorities.
- REACH substance of concern (SVHC) declarations
- Restricted substance list compliance records
- Chemical test reports linked to product
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- OEKO-TEX or equivalent chemical safety certification
- Country-specific compliance documentation
Digitize and link to products now
8
Circularity Information
Data that enables circular economy actors — recyclers, repair services, remanufacturers — to process the product efficiently at end of life.
- Recyclability guidance by component
- Disassembly instructions
- Component separability assessment
- Construction method (bonded vs stitched)
- Presence of coatings or laminates affecting recyclability
- Take-back scheme information
- End-of-life pathway guidance
Qualitative data collectable now; quantitative scores await standards
9
Sustainability & Environmental Performance
Third-party certifications and environmental performance metrics. Certifications can be published now; calculated environmental performance data awaits PEF methodology confirmation.
- GOTS, GRS, EU Ecolabel certifications with validity dates
- Product carbon footprint (awaits PEF methodology)
- Water use data (awaits standardized expression format)
- Energy consumption from key processing stages
- Recyclability score (awaits EU standardization)
- Durability rating (awaits standardized index)
Certifications now; footprint metrics await confirmed methodology
What to Collect Now vs What to Wait For
Not all 125+ datapoints have the same collection readiness. Two types exist — and treating them identically leads to either premature inaction or premature publication risk.
Collect Now
Objective "direct" datapoints — facts that exist today and do not depend on EU methodology decisions to define or measure.
- Manufacturing locations and facility names
- Country of origin of raw materials
- Component-level material composition
- Supplier names and identifiers
- REACH and SVHC compliance records
- Third-party certifications
- Care instructions in structured format
- Repair and end-of-life qualitative information
Prepare, Don't Publish Yet
Methodology-dependent datapoints — calculated values whose formula is still being standardized by the EU. Collect underlying data; hold off on consumer-facing claims.
- Product carbon footprint (PEF methodology pending)
- Recyclability score (EU standardization ongoing)
- Durability rating (no standardized index yet)
- Water and energy metrics (format not yet confirmed)
Static vs Dynamic: A Second Dimension of Data Classification
Alongside the collect-now vs wait distinction, every DPP datapoint also falls into one of two lifecycle categories.
Static Datapoints
Fixed at the point of production. These facts do not change once the product leaves the factory floor.
- Country of manufacture
- Country of origin of raw materials
- Original fibre composition
- Facility identifiers
- Certifications valid at production
- Care instructions
- Chemical compliance at production
Dynamic Datapoints
Can and must be updated throughout the product's lifecycle as its status, composition, or associated information changes.
- Fibre composition after repair or modification
- Certification renewals or changes
- Repair history and condition updates
- Circularity status at end of life
- Ownership transfer records (resale)
- Regulatory compliance updates
Who Sees What: Three Stakeholder Access Levels
Not all DPP data is visible to all parties. ESPR defines distinct access levels for different stakeholder types.
Regulators & Authorities
Full chemical compliance documentation, facility-level supply chain identifiers, conformity declarations, and restricted compliance records. Accessible to authenticated market surveillance and customs bodies.
Circular Economy Operators
Component-level material detail, disassembly instructions, chemical substance locations, and repair specifications. Needed by recyclers, repair facilities, and remanufacturers to process products efficiently.
Your Data Collection Starting Point
Three steps to move from understanding the data protocol to actively collecting against it.
1
Map Your Current Data Holdings
Use the DPP Data Checklist to assess which of the 9 categories you currently hold data for — and at what level of completeness and structure. Most brands have more data than they realize; the challenge is that it is fragmented across systems.
Open the Checklist →2
Prioritize the Objective Datapoints
Focus initial collection efforts on Categories 1–7: brand information, supply chain, product information, material composition, digital identifier, care information, and chemical compliance. These are ready to collect, structure, and load into a DPP-ready system today.
Collection Priority Guide →3
Assess Your Infrastructure Readiness
Data without infrastructure is not a DPP. Assess whether your current systems can hold, query, and serve the structured data a compliant DPP requires — and identify the gaps between your current state and what 2028 enforcement will demand.
Take the Readiness Assessment →Frequently Asked Questions
Are all 125+ datapoints mandatory from day one?
Not all datapoints will be mandatory simultaneously. The ESPR Delegated Acts for textiles — expected by end of 2025 — will specify which datapoints are mandatory, which are conditional, and which are voluntary for initial compliance. The 125+ figure represents the full data protocol; the mandatory subset will be defined by the Delegated Acts. However, collecting the full protocol from the start means you will not need to revisit supplier outreach as requirements expand over time.
Do all 125+ datapoints need to be publicly visible?
No. The DPP data protocol is divided into public, restricted, and operator-level access tiers. Consumer-visible data covers perhaps a third of the total datapoints — the rest is accessible only to authorized stakeholders (regulators, circular economy operators) or maintained as internal records. Collecting all data internally does not mean publishing all data publicly.
How does the 9-category protocol relate to the ESPR Delegated Acts?
The 9-category protocol is derived from the ESPR regulatory framework and preparatory technical studies for the textile Delegated Acts. It represents the current understanding of what the Delegated Acts will require, structured into actionable categories. When the Delegated Acts are formally adopted, the protocol may be refined — but the category structure and the majority of individual datapoints are expected to remain substantially consistent.
What happens to datapoints that depend on methodology standards not yet confirmed?
Methodology-dependent datapoints — primarily in Category 9 (environmental performance) — should be prepared but not published as consumer-facing claims until the relevant standards are confirmed. The underlying data (supplier energy records, material emission factors, transport distances) can and should be collected now. The calculated outputs — carbon footprint, recyclability score — should be recalculated and published once the EU confirms the standardized methodology, to avoid Green Claims Directive liability.
Can epassportify help structure data across all 9 categories?
Yes. Epassportify's data model is structured around the 9-category textile DPP protocol — providing fields for each datapoint category, validation to identify gaps, and an API-accessible data endpoint that connects to the resolver infrastructure required for a compliant DPP. Use the DPP Data Checklist to assess your current holdings, then contact us to discuss how epassportify can help you move from data collection to a functioning DPP system.
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