{"id":9301,"date":"2026-01-15T09:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analytical-group.com\/?p=9301"},"modified":"2026-01-15T09:15:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:15:28","slug":"espr-ecodesign-for-sustainable-products-regulation-focus-textiles-footwear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analytical-group.com\/en\/news-en\/espr-ecodesign-for-sustainable-products-regulation-focus-textiles-footwear","title":{"rendered":"ESPR: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (Focus Textiles & Footwear)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The ESPR (Regulation (EU) 2024\/1781)<\/strong> is significantly reshaping EU rules on product sustainability and circularity. For textiles and footwear<\/strong>, it translates into three very practical shifts: technical requirements introduced through product-specific delegated acts<\/strong>, a Digital Product Passport (DPP)<\/strong> that makes key data machine-readable across the product life cycle, and a ban on destroying unsold goods<\/strong> for apparel, accessories and footwear (from 19 July 2026<\/strong> for large companies and from 19 July 2030<\/strong> for medium-sized companies; micro and small enterprises are currently exempt, with limited and documented exceptions).<\/p>

In practice, ESPR moves the fashion industry\u2019s centre of gravity toward reliable data<\/strong>, repeatable processes<\/strong>, and durability-by-design<\/strong>. The DPP will function as a product \u201cdigital identity card\u201d, linked to a unique identifier and a data carrier (e.g., QR\/NFC), with role-based access<\/strong>: consumers see composition, care instructions and claims; repairers and refurbishers access manuals and spare parts; marketplaces and distributors check pre-sale data and spare-part availability; authorities and customs verify DPP validity and compliance information; recyclers access material sheets and disassembly guidance. To be ready, companies will need solid materials and site master data, traceability of suppliers\/facilities, structured datasets that integrate with ERP\/PLM systems, and auditable evidence.<\/p>

A key area will be durability<\/strong>: it won\u2019t be enough to claim it\u2014you will need to communicate it transparently and comparably by stating indicators, methods (ISO\/EN), units\/parameters, results and traceability to a representative sample (model\/lot), with outcomes against thresholds and specifications that will be defined by delegated acts. In parallel, organisations must get prepared for unsold goods management: a no-destruction policy, credible alternative channels (donation, re-commerce, refurbishment, recycling), and a traceable data flow to support annual disclosure.<\/p>

To help you move from principles to implementation, we\u2019ve prepared a concise, practical White Paper<\/strong> on ESPR and DPP for textiles and footwear: scope, the 2025\u20132030 roadmap, expected DPP content, durability communication, and unsold goods obligations\u2014plus actionable recommendations to set up governance, data and testing.<\/p>

Download the White Paper to start building a DPP-ready approach and reduce compliance risk.<\/p>

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