Governance Aspects of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the Textile Sector

The report addresses the data management requirements of actors in the textile sector when aligning their strategies and operations with the objectives of the 'Textile Strategy' and their implementation in the ESPR with regard to the DPP. Chapter 1 outlines the problem constellation and the methodological approach. Chapter 2 sets out the normative orientation and target practices by analysing ESPR requirements, relevant JRC preparatory studies, and selected data management cases. Chapter 3 examines the current state of data-related practices in the textile sector, identifying missing data and existing barriers. Chapter 4 provides a 'delta analysis' by comparing the results of the previous two steps. Chapter 5 summarises the findings and identifies key governance aspects for DPP data management. Chapter 6 considers how the results will be further refined in subsequent TRUSTex work packages and in response to evolving EU-level policy developments.