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The EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) is set to revolutionize the fashion industry by enhancing transparency and traceability. Through technologies like RFID and QR codes, the DPP will track a product’s entire lifecycle, from production to resale and recycling. This shift supports a circular economy, helping consumers make informed choices while enabling brands to optimize sustainability efforts - and increase income in a circular economy.

In Legislation Preparation, we tackle complex legislative documents and transform them into concrete solutions in language everyone can understand. On the menu today: the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

Wedding dresses are typically designed to be worn only once, and the materials used are notoriously unsustainable. Latvian designer label Amelii embraces a different value system, challenging the standards in bridal wear. In conversation with designer Ieva Ruka.

Nearshoring is happening as we speak – everywhere from China to the US to Europe, our home. 71 percent of big fashion companies report plans to jump the bandwagon before 2025. European equipment manufacturers are seeing a growing interest in nearshoring from apparel producers. What exactly does it entail? Why is sourcing closeby a strategic move and what are the downsides?

resale on the rise (ThredUp, 2024) Insights from ThredUp's Resale Report 2024. The global secondhand apparel market is on the brink of substantial growth, expected to hit $350 billion by 2028 and surpassing the growth rate of the overall apparel market by threefold. Europe holds a significant portion of the market.

Stitch by Stitch was among the first local partners to join Manufy, bringing their tailor manufacturer approach and profound commitment to social and ecological responsibility. Founded on Nici von Alvensleben’s experiences in social entrepreneurship and Claudia Frick’s fashion design expertise, they turned their passion for quality design into a compelling business model. With business flourishing, Nici shares insights on championing sustainability in action.

In conversation with Laura Vicaria, a sustainable denim expert running her consultancy firm 'Rethink Fashion' and part of the successful Denim Deal. What can brands and manufacturers expect from sustainable denim?

It’s not easy to tackle both the social and environmental sides of sustainability within the same profitable business model. re.store has found a way, based on the premise that the Circular Economy is not merely an ideal but a modus operandi. Silvia Correia played a key role from the beginning in turning re.store's value-based concept into a successful reality.

From Italy to Spain to Portugal, Europe is renowned as the place to get your shoe line produced. Premium materials, skilled (old) creatives that have learned the craft from their grandmothers and fathers. It’s all true, but you still need to know some things before you can get started. This guide will help you navigate the market.