Textile traceability: what CSRD changes for kidswear brands
The CSRD directive, ESPR regulation and Digital Product Passport (DPP) transform the brand-manufacturer relationship. Here are the data your supplier must now provide — and what LOI Confection already delivers.
2026-2027 regulatory context
Three European texts interlock:
- CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) — mandatory non-financial reporting for large enterprises, then listed SMEs by 2028
- ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation) — introduces the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for textiles from 2027
- Green Claims Directive — bans unsubstantiated environmental claims
Concrete result: every textile reference must be documented "from field to store".
The 5 blocks of data to collect
For the textile DPP, you will need to publish:
- Fibre composition & origin — cotton variety, growing country, mill, certification
- Transformation steps — weaving/knitting, dyeing, sewing, with countries and sites
- Environmental impacts — water, energy, CO₂ per unit produced
- Social conditions — audit certifications (BSCI, WRAP, Sedex) of manufacturing sites
- End of life — recyclability, recycled content rate, care guide to extend use
A manufacturer unable to provide these 5 blocks puts you in regulatory default.
GOTS: natural foundation for the DPP
A GOTS-certified order already documents the 5 blocks by construction:
- Upstream certification number (mill)
- Downstream certification number (manufacturer)
- Transaction Certificate for each shipment
- Annual social audits integrated
That is why CSRD accelerates GOTS adoption among kidswear brands: it is the least expensive foundation for DPP preparation.
Our traceability process
At LOI Confection, every order generates:
- A fibre traceability sheet: origin mill, batch number, GOTS/OCS/OEKO-TEX certification
- A process sheet: dates, sites, operators per step (cutting, sewing, dyeing, control)
- A batch CSR report: water usage, solar energy ratio, team (74% women)
- The Ecocert Transaction Certificates for organic batches
These documents are delivered in PDF + spreadsheet format, ready to feed your CSRD reporting tool.
Accepted reporting formats
We deliver in standard formats:
| Format | Use |
|---|---|
| Signed PDF | Legal proof, audit |
| Excel/CSV | ESG tool import (Sweep, Traace, Watershed) |
| JSON API (on request) | Brand DPP integration |
We support brands in initial scoping: which indicators to prioritise, what granularity per SKU, what update frequency. Contact us for a free preparatory audit.
Questions fréquentes
Does CSRD apply if my brand has fewer than 250 employees?+
What is the Digital Product Passport in concrete terms?+
How much does this traceability cost?+
📋 Prepare your textile DPP
Free traceability audit (30 min)
