<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>GO TRACE — Insights</title><description>Articles on fashion traceability, transparency, and Digital Product Passports from GO TRACE and invited contributors.</description><link>https://www.go-trace.com/</link><language>en</language><item><title>Preparing for Digital Product Passports: Where Fashion Companies Should Actually Start</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/preparing-for-dpp-where-fashion-companies-should-actually-start/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/preparing-for-dpp-where-fashion-companies-should-actually-start/</guid><description>Practical groundwork behind DPP readiness: mapping existing data, clarifying internal ownership, and running a focused pilot before choosing tools.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Catherine Lomonaco Membré</author></item><item><title>From voluntary to mandatory: the EU Digital Product Passport timeline for fashion</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/from-voluntary-to-mandatory-the-eu-dpp-timeline/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/from-voluntary-to-mandatory-the-eu-dpp-timeline/</guid><description>How the EU&apos;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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Catherine Lomonaco Membré</author></item><item><title>GO TRACE at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/go-trace-at-the-oecd-forum-on-due-diligence-in-the-garment-and-footwear-sector/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/go-trace-at-the-oecd-forum-on-due-diligence-in-the-garment-and-footwear-sector/</guid><description>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”</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Catherine Lomonaco Membré</author></item><item><title>Interview with Marlene P. Naicker, founder, CEO and creative director at MULDOONEYS</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/an-interview-with-marlene-p-naicker-founder-ceo-and-creative-director-at-muldooneys/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/an-interview-with-marlene-p-naicker-founder-ceo-and-creative-director-at-muldooneys/</guid><description>An exclusive GO TRACE interview with Marlene P. Naicker on how MULDOONEYS is redefining luxury through traceability, transparency, and sustainability.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Catherine Lomonaco Membré</author></item><item><title>Traceability and Transparency: The French Footwear Federation Initiatives</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/traceability-and-transparency-the-french-footwear-federation-initiatives/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/traceability-and-transparency-the-french-footwear-federation-initiatives/</guid><description>The French Footwear Federation, on enhancing traceability and transparency in the footwear industry.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Catherine Lomonaco Membré</author></item><item><title>&quot;What role does traceability play in the future of fashion?&quot; answered by Catherine Duariac</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/what-role-does-traceability-play-in-the-future-of-fashion-answered-by-catherine-duariac/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/what-role-does-traceability-play-in-the-future-of-fashion-answered-by-catherine-duariac/</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Catherine Lomonaco Membré</author></item><item><title>Traceability and Transparency in the Fashion Industry: Table Stakes for Today’s Brands</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/traceability-and-transparency-in-the-fashion-industry-table-stakes-for-todays-brands-a/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/traceability-and-transparency-in-the-fashion-industry-table-stakes-for-todays-brands-a/</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Liz Hershfield</author></item><item><title>Bridging Material Integrity and Digital Product Passports</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/bridging-material-integrity-and-digital-product-passports/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/bridging-material-integrity-and-digital-product-passports/</guid><description>Exploring how Digital Product Passports and material tracers enhance transparency, sustainability, and traceability in the recycled textile industry.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Pranta Biswas</author></item><item><title>Untangling the Threads: Achieving Transparency and Traceability in the Cotton Supply Chain</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/untangling-the-threads-achieving-transparency-and-traceability-in-the-cotton-supply-chain/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/untangling-the-threads-achieving-transparency-and-traceability-in-the-cotton-supply-chain/</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Daren Abney</author></item><item><title>Traceability and Transparency: What are the Legal Challenges and What Strategies Should Textile and Fashion Industry Stakeholders Adopt?</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/traceability-and-transparency-what-are-the-legal-challenges-and-what-strategies-should-textile-and-fashion-industry-stakeholders-adopt/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/traceability-and-transparency-what-are-the-legal-challenges-and-what-strategies-should-textile-and-fashion-industry-stakeholders-adopt/</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Anne-Gwenn Alexandre</author></item><item><title>Tackling Audit Fatigue: A Call for Unity in the Fashion Industry</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/tackling-audit-fatigue-a-call-for-unity-in-the-fashion-industry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/tackling-audit-fatigue-a-call-for-unity-in-the-fashion-industry/</guid><description>The STAR Network&apos;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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Thomas Hesketh</author></item><item><title>The Path to Sustainability Relies on Universal Access to Traceability Tools</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/the-path-to-sustainability-relies-on-universal-access-to-traceability-tools/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/the-path-to-sustainability-relies-on-universal-access-to-traceability-tools/</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Kanwar Usman</author></item><item><title>Ethical and deforestation-free leather</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/ethical-and-deforestation-free-leather/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/ethical-and-deforestation-free-leather/</guid><description>Exploring ethical leather production, this article discusses the supply chain challenges, emphasizing traceability and blockchain for responsible sourcing and environmental sustainability.</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Miriam Pavez</author></item><item><title>Sustainable Fashion: A Closer Look at Transparency</title><link>https://www.go-trace.com/posts/sustainable-fashion-a-closer-look-at-transparency/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.go-trace.com/posts/sustainable-fashion-a-closer-look-at-transparency/</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam Rana</author></item></channel></rss>