Insights
Articles on fashion traceability, transparency, and digital product passports.
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Preparing for Digital Product Passports: Where Fashion Companies Should Actually Start
Practical groundwork behind DPP readiness: mapping existing data, clarifying internal ownership, and running a focused pilot before choosing tools.
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From voluntary to mandatory: the EU Digital Product Passport timeline for fashion
How the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) turned textile traceability from a differentiator into a legal requirement, and what fashion brands need to know to prepare for the Digital Product Passport.
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GO TRACE at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector
Side session “Digital Product Passports and OECD Due Diligence in Fashion Supply Chains” at the “OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector”
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Interview with Marlene P. Naicker, founder, CEO and creative director at MULDOONEYS
An exclusive GO TRACE interview with Marlene P. Naicker on how MULDOONEYS is redefining luxury through traceability, transparency, and sustainability.
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Traceability and Transparency: The French Footwear Federation Initiatives
The French Footwear Federation, on enhancing traceability and transparency in the footwear industry.
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"What role does traceability play in the future of fashion?" answered by Catherine Duariac
Catherine Dauriac, President at Fashion Revolution France, explains how traceability in fashion drives sustainability, transparency, and ethical practices while meeting consumer demands and regulatory requirements.
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Traceability and Transparency in the Fashion Industry: Table Stakes for Today’s Brands
Explore how traceability and transparency have evolved from competitive advantages to essential requirements in fashion, as AI and technology reshape supply chain accountability in the global market.
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Bridging Material Integrity and Digital Product Passports
Exploring how Digital Product Passports and material tracers enhance transparency, sustainability, and traceability in the recycled textile industry.
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Untangling the Threads: Achieving Transparency and Traceability in the Cotton Supply Chain
Brands face growing demand for supply chain transparency in cotton sourcing. Collaboration, data-driven platforms, and verified sustainability metrics are key to building trust and meeting regulatory requirements.
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Traceability and Transparency: What are the Legal Challenges and What Strategies Should Textile and Fashion Industry Stakeholders Adopt?
The textile and fashion industry faces challenges in transparency and traceability due to globalization. This article explores the importance of tracking product origins, adhering to international standards, and the legal obligations for companies regarding environmental and human rights commitments.
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Tackling Audit Fatigue: A Call for Unity in the Fashion Industry
The STAR Network's position paper addresses audit fatigue in the fashion industry, highlighting its costs, debunking myths, and calling for unified action. It proposes streamlining audits and leveraging HREDD legislation to reform social compliance practices, aiming for a more sustainable and ethical industry.
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The Path to Sustainability Relies on Universal Access to Traceability Tools
Explore the critical role of transparency in sustainable fashion. This article examines how open communication and traceable supply chains are reshaping the industry, empowering consumers, and driving positive environmental and social impact in the global fashion ecosystem.
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Ethical and deforestation-free leather
Exploring ethical leather production, this article discusses the supply chain challenges, emphasizing traceability and blockchain for responsible sourcing and environmental sustainability.
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Sustainable Fashion: A Closer Look at Transparency
This study examines the sustainability disclosures of fashion brands, revealing increased transparency but a gap in reporting outcomes. It underscores the need for stricter standards to ensure genuine sustainability in the industry.