A practical, one-page checklist for textile and fashion brands getting passport-ready before retailers — and the EU — require it. It's free and there's nothing to fill in: read it here, or save it as a PDF and share it with your team.
Three forces, in the order they'll reach you.
Map the timeline that applies to you
Done when: You can name which force lands first — almost always a retailer's onboarding questionnaire, then the EU green-claims rules (ECGT, applies 27 September 2026), then the Digital Product Passport for textiles (delegated act expected around 2027, mandatory roughly 18 months after that — 2028 at the earliest).
The substance every passport and buyer questionnaire is built on.
Map your supply chain, Tier 0–4
Done when: Every style traces from raw fibre to finished good, with a company name and country at each tier.
Pin down composition and weight per style
Done when: Each SKU has its fibre breakdown (%), weight, and any chemical or finish notes on record.
Collect and date every certificate
Done when: GOTS, OEKO-TEX, GRS and the rest are filed with issue and expiry dates — and you get a reminder before each one lapses.
The near-term legal one — don't wait for the passport rules to start.
Audit every green claim
Done when: No generic “eco”, “green”, or “sustainable” wording survives without specific, evidenced backing — ahead of the ECGT deadline (27 September 2026).
When a buyer asks, you say yes the same day.
Decide your QR carrier
Done when: You know how a scan resolves to a passport — GS1 Digital Link is the data carrier the EU recommends and retailers expect.
Name your EU authorised representative
Done when: If you sell into the EU from outside it, an EU-based authorised representative or importer is named and contactable — under ESPR they carry the legal responsibility for the product.
Publish one test passport
Done when: A real product has a live, scannable passport you can show a retailer today.
TextilePass turns this checklist into a published passport — supply chain, certificates, and a GS1 QR code your buyers can scan. Publish your first one free.