Paper and study on transparency and traceability, conference submission & papers
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Fashion Revolution was founded by Carry Somers and Orsola de Castro in the wake of the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013. We have grown to become the world’s largest fashion activism movement, mobilising citizens, brands and policymakers through research, education and advocacy.
Progress on transparency in the global fashion industry is still too slow among 250 of the world’s largest fashion brands and retailers, with brand performance varying greatly. This year’s Fashion Transparency Index reveals a lack of transparency in several crucial areas.
Rôles: #distributor, #manufacturer, #economic operator, #customer
Source: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/about/transparency/
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GS1 is the company providing barcode to industry of all sorts. Their standards are the most widely used system of standards in the world.
Provide information about best practices, international standards, systems, tools, problems, constraints, etc. in the area of traceability.
Rôles: #distributor, #customer, #economic operator, #manufacturer
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The traceability coding tag consists of unique features for identification, which links the product with traceability information, plays an important part in the traceability system. In this paper, we describe an innovative technique of product component-based traceability which demonstrates that product’s inherent features—extracted using deep learning—can be used as a traceability signature.
Rôles: #distributor, #manufacturer, #economic operator
April 2019
Source: https://link.springer.com/article/10.2991/ijcis.d.190704.002
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The authors propose a blockchain-based framework to implement traceability in multi-tier textile supply chains. The system defines interactions between supply chain actors and integrates smart contracts and transaction validation rules. A case study on an organic cotton supply chain illustrates how blockchain can enhance transparency, trust, and traceability.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #DPP service provider, #blockchain integrators, #distributor, #customer, #dealer,
April 2021
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The authors investigate the key factors influencing traceability implementation in textile supply chains through an expert Delphi study. They identify and classify major drivers such as risk management, product authentication, and supply chain visibility. The study also determines which types of information should be shared with businesses and consumers.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #economic operator, #DPP service provider, #customer
February 2019
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The authors analyse blockchain-based traceability applications in the textile and apparel sector through a case study of an industrial implementation. The study highlights how blockchain can support product authentication and sustainability objectives while identifying challenges in extending traceability across complex global supply networks.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #importer, #blockchain integrators, #distributor, #dealer
July 2021
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The authors review existing traceability approaches in the textile and clothing value chain and examine technologies supporting circular economy models. They highlight the role of blockchain for recording supply chain activities and IoT technologies for linking physical products with digital information.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #DPP service provider, #blockchain integrators, #independant operator
October 2021
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The authors propose a decentralized blockchain-based platform to trace textile product batches and evaluate their environmental, economic, and social impacts. The system assigns sustainability scores to products and companies based on defined indicators. The approach is illustrated through practical product scenarios.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #DPP service provider, #independant operator, #customer
December 2023
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The authors analyse different approaches to implementing the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) concept across industrial value chains. Based on comparative analysis and stakeholder discussions, they identify key elements such as data availability, governance, competencies, and lifecycle-based design approaches.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #DPP service provider, #economic operator
February 2024
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The authors investigate how textile procuring organisations manage knowledge about chemicals used in supply chains. Through qualitative research, they show that organisations often lack sufficient information and capacity to assess chemical risks and ensure responsible supply chain management.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #distributor, #importer
November 2015
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The authors introduce a blockchain-based framework for traceability in the apparel industry. The proposed system enables tracking of materials, processes, and actors involved throughout the supply chain. A case study demonstrates how the approach can improve transparency, authenticity, and supply chain reliability.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #blockchain integrators, #distributor, #importer, #dealer, #customer
September 2020
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The authors examine the challenges of achieving chemical transparency in global textile supply chains. Through literature review and stakeholder input, they highlight major information gaps and propose indicators and tools for tracking chemical flows and improving transparency.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #independant operator, #economic operator, #customer
September 2022
Source: https://www.norden.org/en/publication/indicators-chemical-information-transfer-textile-value-chain
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The authors analyse consumer perceptions and purchasing behaviour regarding leather products and sustainable chemistry. The study shows that consumer knowledge about production processes is limited but that awareness of environmental and health impacts can influence purchasing decisions.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #DPP service provider, #customer
February 2024
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Applying integrated Blockchain and Big Data technologies to improve supply chain traceability and information sharing in the textile sector
Rôles: #manufacturer, #DPP service provider, #economic operator, #distributor, #customer, #dealer
July 2022
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The authors examine how digital technologies affect transparency in textile supply chains. Based on interviews with industry actors, they identify blockchain, IoT, and digital platforms as promising tools while highlighting practical implementation challenges.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #DPP service provider, #customer, #economic operator
August 2023
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The authors discuss the role of traceability in supporting sustainability in the textile sector. They analyse how traceable information can contribute to environmental, social, and economic sustainability while identifying barriers to implementing effective traceability systems.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #economic operator, #policy makers
May 2017
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The authors examine how organizations develop responsible procurement strategies for managing chemicals in textiles. Through interviews, they identify key elements such as preventive strategies, supplier communication, and monitoring practices, while noting the still limited level of organisational responsibility.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #economic operator, #importer, #customer,
November 2011
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The authors define the concept of product transparency in the fashion industry and assess current practices. Their analysis shows that consumers have limited access to product-level sustainability information and highlights the potential of digital product passports to improve transparency.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #distributor, #DPP service provider, #dealer, #customer
November 2022
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The authors present and analyse an international recommendation aimed at improving traceability and transparency in garment and footwear value chains. The initiative aims to support sustainability, circularity, and better information for businesses and consumers.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #circular economy policy, #policymakers, #distributor, #customer, #dealer, #economic operator
October 2023
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The authors discuss the need for improved traceability of chemical substances in textile supply chains. They argue that enhanced communication and transparency between supply chain actors are necessary to manage hazardous substances and support sustainable chemistry.
Rôles: #manufacturer, #distributor, #customer, #economic operator
October 2019
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This paper provides an analysis of the implementation of mandatory Digital Product Passports (DPPs) for apparel at three potential levels of granularity of DPP information: model, batch, and item. This document was prepared and reviewed collaboratively by the partners of the CIRPASS-2 consortium, with the goal of informing the ongoing discussion in the ESPR Ecodesign Forum on a delegated act for textiles (including apparel).
Rôles: #manufacturer, #DPP service provider, #distributor, #economic operator
November 2025
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