# Textiles & Apparel (ESPR delegated act)

**Reference:** ESPR working plan — indicative adoption 2027 · **Status:** In preparation · **DPP applies:** Expected ≈2028–2029

> No textile DPP is mandatory yet. Statements like 'all textiles need a DPP in 2027' are not supported by law.

Textile apparel is a top ESPR priority with indicative adoption in 2027. The delegated act will set ecodesign and DPP requirements; with an 18-month transition, mandatory passports are expected around 2028–2029.

**Scope:** Initially apparel. Not automatically every textile, carpet, technical textile or footwear category.

## Key dates

- **19 Jul 2026** — Unsold apparel destruction ban (large companies)

- **2027** — Delegated act adoption (indicative) _(expected)_

- **≈2028–29** — Textile DPP mandatory (expected) _(expected)_

## What to prepare now

Map fibre composition and supplier data per style, decide on identifier granularity, and connect DPP planning with EPR schemes for textiles.

## Passport information

- Product identity (expected)

- Fibre / material composition and origin (expected)

- Durability and reparability (expected)

- Recycled content and recyclability (expected)

- Substances of concern (expected)

- Care and end-of-life instructions (expected)

## FAQ

### When will clothing need a DPP?

Expected around 2028–2029: the delegated act is indicatively due in 2027, followed by a transition of at least 18 months.

## Sources

- [European Commission — Textile apparel DPP](https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/single-market/digital-product-passport/textile-apparel_en)