Every Digital Product Passport must contain a specific set of data points defined in the ESPR textile delegated act. Some of these data points — fibre composition, care instructions — you already have. Others — tier-2 supplier identifiers, batch-level carbon data, SVHC substance declarations — require new data collection processes. This guide breaks down every expected mandatory field, the evidence required to back it, and where that evidence comes from in your supply chain.
Field 1 — Fibre composition by weight
What it is: Every fibre present in the garment, listed with its percentage by weight, using EU taxonomy fibre names (e.g. "Polyethylene Terephthalate" not "Polyester").
Evidence required: Supplier test report or Declaration of Conformity from the fabric mill. Self-declared composition is permitted but third-party lab testing is strongly recommended for any sustainability claims.
Data source: Tier-2 (fabric mill). TraceID's AI mapper normalises fibre names from any supplier format automatically.
Field 2 — Country of manufacture per stage
What it is: The country where each significant production stage took place — at minimum spinning, fabric production, dyeing/finishing, and garment assembly. "Made in Portugal" alone is not sufficient.
Evidence required: Supplier registration documents, invoices, or facility audit reports confirming location.
Data source: Tier-1 and tier-2. TraceID's global supplier registry links each transformation event to the facility's registered country.
Field 3 — Recycled content percentage
What it is: Percentage of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content, declared separately. Must be linked to the specific production batch, not a general supplier certificate.
Evidence required: GRS (Global Recycled Standard), RCS, or ISCC chain-of-custody certificate linked to the specific batch. Facility-level certificates are necessary but not sufficient — batch linkage is required.
Data source: Tier-2 and tier-3. TraceID's Ripple model links certificates to specific material batches as they move through the supply chain.
Field 4 — Carbon footprint per unit
What it is: Lifecycle carbon footprint in kg CO₂ equivalent per garment, covering at minimum cradle-to-gate (raw material through to finished product). The EU is expected to mandate a standardised calculation methodology aligned with ISO 14067.
Evidence required: LCA (Lifecycle Assessment) report or calculated value using EU-approved methodology. Sector-average emission factors may be permitted for some inputs.
Data source: Calculated from process data collected across tier-1 through tier-3. TraceID integrates carbon calculation from supplier process declarations.
Field 5 — Third-party certifications
What it is: All relevant certifications (GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, bluesign®, Fair Trade, SA8000 etc.) with validity periods and the specific scope they cover.
Evidence required: Certificate documents from the certifying body. Must be current (not expired). Must cover the specific product, facility, or process claimed — a facility-level GOTS certificate does not certify a specific batch unless chain-of-custody is documented.
Data source: Brand-held and tier-1/tier-2. TraceID parses certificate documents and tracks expiry dates automatically.
Fields 6–14 — Summary
- →Care and cleaning instructions — brand-held, already on the physical label
- →Repair and disassembly instructions — brand-held, often requires new documentation
- →Supplier identifiers (GLN/GSTIN) — tier-1 and tier-2, registered in TraceID
- →Unique item identifier (SGTIN-96) — generated by TraceID from your GTIN and serial range
- →End-of-life guidance — brand-held, take-back and recycling information
- →Hazardous substance declarations (SVHC) — tier-2 and tier-3, REACH compliance data
- →Durability and repairability score — calculated from product specification data
- →Chemical treatment information — tier-2 (dyehouses), dye and finish declarations
- →Packaging data (PPWR link) — linked from PPWR packaging module in TraceID