Everything you NEED to know about Digital Product Passports (DPPs) | AEP088

In this episode of the Apparel Entrepreneurship Podcast, we dive into a big one - Digital Product Passports (DPPs). They’re going to be mandatory for all fashion brands selling in the EU starting in 2027, so it’s time to get familiar.Ana and Klas break down what DPPs actually are, why they matter for sustainability and transparency, and how they can help build real trust with customers. We also get into the practical side - the data you’ll need, the risks of not being ready, and the major opportunities DPPs open up for both operations and marketing.We wrap up with some hands-on advice on how to start implementing DPPs now, and how doing it right can actually boost your brand and make your processes way more efficient.Takeaways✅ Digital Product Passports (DPPs) will be required for selling in the EU by 2027 - no way around it.✅ DPPs are all about making fashion more sustainable and transparent.✅ To make it work, brands need solid, accurate data from their entire supply chain.✅ Being open about where and how products are made helps build real trust with customers.✅ DPPs aren’t just for compliance - they’re a powerful marketing tool too.✅ Skip the DPP rules and you risk facing fines and other penalties.✅ Moving toward a circular economy isn’t optional anymore - it’s key to real sustainability.✅ DPPs help brands stay on top of their products’ full lifecycle, from design to end-of-life.✅ They also open up new ways to connect directly with your customers.✅ Done right, DPPs can actually improve how your business runs behind the scenes.DPP solutions - Portia.cloud - https://www.portia.cloud/