Frequently Asked Questions
Digital Product Passport & Compliance
General Overview
What is EcoFabric Trace™ ?
EcoFabric Trace™ is a platform that enables brands and manufacturers to create Digital Product Passports and manage supply chain traceability using structured, standards-aligned data.
Who is EcoFabric Trace™ designed for?
EcoFabric Trace™ is designed for organisations preparing for increasing regulatory and transparency requirements, including:
- Brands exporting to the European Union
- Manufacturers with multi-tier supply chains
- Organisations preparing for Digital Product Passport and ESG compliance
What industries does EcoFabric Trace™ support?
The platform is focused on the textile and apparel industry, particularly businesses preparing for emerging regulations such as the EU Digital Product Passport.
EcoFabric Trace™ Platform
What Is the EcoFabric Trace™ Platform?
EcoFabric Trace™ is a compliance and traceability platform that enables organisations to create Digital Product Passports, structure supply chain data, and monitor compliance readiness in one place.
How Does the EcoFabric Trace™ Platform Support Compliance?
The platform supports compliance by combining structured data (GS1 standards), verification processes, and real-time monitoring tools, allowing organisations to prepare for regulatory requirements with greater confidence.
How Does EcoFabric Trace™ Integrate With Existing Systems?
EcoFabric Trace™ is designed to integrate with existing systems using standardised data formats and APIs, enabling organisations to connect product, supply chain, and compliance data without disrupting current workflows.
Digital Product Passport (DPP)
What Is a Digital Product Passport (DPP)?
A Digital Product Passport is a structured digital record that provides information about a product’s lifecycle, including materials, origin, manufacturing, and environmental data.
Is the Digital Product Passport Mandatory?
The Digital Product Passport is being introduced under EU regulations and is expected to become mandatory for certain product categories, including textiles.
What Data Is Required for a DPP?
Typical data includes product identification, material composition, supply chain events, and environmental or compliance-related information.
Traceability & Data
How Does EcoFabric Trace™ Capture Supply Chain Data?
EcoFabric Trace™ captures supply chain data using a structured, event-based approach aligned with GS1 EPCIS standards.
What Is GS1 and Why Is It Important?
GS1 is a global standards organisation that defines frameworks for product identification and data exchange. EcoFabric Trace™ uses these standards to ensure consistency and interoperability.
Can EcoFabric Trace™ Track Multi-Tier Supply Chains?
Yes. The platform is designed to capture data across multiple tiers of the supply chain, not just direct suppliers.
Verification & Compliance
How Is Data Verified?
EcoFabric Trace™ integrates with third-party verification providers, including Bureau Veritas, to support independent validation of supply chain data.
Does EcoFabric Trace™ Guarantee Compliance?
EcoFabric Trace™ provides the infrastructure to support compliance, but organisations remain responsible for ensuring their data and processes meet regulatory requirements.
What Regulations Does EcoFabric Trace™ Support?
The platform is designed to support Digital Product Passport (DPP), ESG reporting, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and related EU regulatory frameworks.
Platform & Features
What Is the Compliance Dashboard?
The Compliance Dashboard provides a centralised view of product data, supply chain activity, and compliance readiness.
How Are Digital Product Passports Delivered?
Digital Product Passports are generated as structured digital records and can be accessed via QR codes linked to products.
Is the Platform Interoperable With Other Systems?
Yes. EcoFabric Trace™ is designed to be interoperable through the use of GS1 standards and structured data formats.
Data & Security
Who Owns the Data on EcoFabric Trace™?
Customers retain ownership of all product, supply chain, and compliance data submitted to the platform.
Is My Data Secure?
EcoFabric Trace™ implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data, including access controls and secure storage.
Does EcoFabric Trace™ Support GDPR Compliance?
Yes. EcoFabric Trace™ supports GDPR compliance and can provide a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) where required.
Early Access
What Is the Early Access Program?
The Early Access program allows selected organisations to access the platform before full release and begin preparing for compliance requirements.
Who Can Apply for Early Access?
Early Access is intended for brands exporting to the EU, manufacturers with complex supply chains, and organisations preparing for DPP and ESG compliance.
Are All Features Available in Early Access?
No. Some features may be limited or evolving as part of the Early Access phase.
Getting Started
How Do I Get Started?
You can request access by submitting an Early Access application through the website.
Do You Provide Onboarding Support?
Yes. Early Access participants receive guidance on integration, data structuring, and compliance readiness.
Can I Request a Demo?
Yes. You can book a demo to see how EcoFabric Trace™ works and how it supports your organisation.