Frequently Asked Questions

The DPP is a digital record that provides standardized information about a product's materials, origins, environmental impact, durability, repairability, and end-of-life options. It's accessed via a data carrier (like a QR code) on the product and is part of the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

The ESPR is already in force, and textiles are a priority sector in the EU's Working Plan. The specific delegated act for textiles, which will define exact requirements and timelines, has not yet been published. Once published, companies will have a transition period to comply. We recommend starting preparation now rather than waiting for final deadlines.

Any company placing textile products on the EU market, whether manufactured in Europe or imported. This includes brands, manufacturers, importers, and distributors. It is expected to apply regardless of company size.

Final requirements will be defined in the textile-specific delegated act. Expected data categories include: material composition, country of origin, environmental footprint, durability information, care and repair instructions, recycling guidance, and compliance certifications. Our free DPP Data Map for Textiles maps each expected data point to its official EU source, and our training covers all anticipated data categories in detail.

No. The general framework is clear, and many requirements can be anticipated based on the ESPR text and the EU's stated priorities. Companies that wait until final rules are published will have less time to prepare and will likely pay a premium for rushed consulting and technology implementations. Starting now gives you a competitive advantage. A free way to begin is the DPP Provider Finder, which shows which DPP categories deserve your attention first.

The GO TRACE Badge was a voluntary recognition of traceability efforts, designed for an era when transparency was optional. With the DPP making traceability a regulatory requirement, we've evolved our focus to helping companies prepare for compliance. The badge programme is no longer active, but our mission remains the same: more traceability, for responsible fashion.

Our work now spans four areas, all built specifically for fashion and textiles and vendor-neutral:

Training — the self-paced DPP Masterclass; the live Circular Fashion course with Bettina Hobson; and the DPP Starter Toolkit, three practical tools plus a 30-day roadmap for your first concrete steps.

Assessments & audits — the DPP Readiness Assessment, which tells you where your organisation stands with a personalised report; and the Green Claims Audit, a claim-by-claim review of your sustainability claims against EU, UK and French rules.

Provider selection — the free DPP Provider Finder, which pinpoints the DPP solution categories that matter most for your brand, plus the optional Personalised DPP Provider Shortlist naming the specific providers worth evaluating.

Consulting — tailored advisory services for brands that want hands-on support.

We also publish free resources, including the DPP Data Map for Textiles.

Three things: (1) We specialise exclusively in fashion and textiles, not generic compliance. (2) Our founder participates as a UN/CEFACT Observer, giving us direct insight into how DPP standards are being developed. (3) We're vendor-independent: no software to sell, just unbiased guidance.

Our published prices:

DPP Starter Toolkit — €40 (incl. VAT)

Circular Fashion — €540 (incl. VAT)

DPP Masterclass — €790 (incl. VAT)

Personalised DPP Provider Shortlist — €990 (incl. VAT)

DPP Readiness Assessment — €1,500 (excl. VAT)

Green Claims Audit — €4,500 (excl. VAT)

DPP Roadmap & Gap Audit — €8,500 (excl. VAT)

Implementation Strategy — €22,000 (excl. VAT)

Ongoing Advisory — from €8,000 per month (excl. VAT)

The DPP Provider Finder and the DPP Data Map for Textiles are free.

The course is designed for sustainability consultants, brand sustainability managers, SME founders, sourcing and operations professionals, and anyone who needs to understand or lead DPP readiness in the fashion/textile sector. No prior knowledge required.

Self-paced online learning with 10 modules released weekly. 100+ lessons, knowledge-check quizzes, and a certificate upon completion. You get lifetime access to all materials plus 12 months of regulatory updates.

Yes. Your enrollment includes 12 months of regulatory updates. As delegated acts are published and standards finalised, we add new content to the course and notify you by email.

The ESPR framework is already in force, and the direction is clear. The course teaches you the regulatory context, data requirements, technical architecture, and implementation strategies that will apply regardless of final timeline details. Plus, you'll receive updates as regulations are finalised. Learning now means you'll be ready to act when deadlines are announced, rather than scrambling to catch up.

The live Circular Fashion — Systems, Design & Impact is a short, interactive programme on circular fashion, run with Bettina Hobson across two online sessions. It's for designers, brands, and sustainability professionals who want to go beyond materials to systems, design decisions, business models, and credible impact. Unlike the self-paced DPP Masterclass, it runs live in scheduled cohorts — three in 2026: 19–20 September, 21–22 October and 14–15 November. €540 per seat (incl. VAT).