Digitalisation of the textile industry in Scotland: beyond the Digital Product Passport (DPP) 

About the workshop

Join CENSIS and partners for an in-person workshop aimed at Scottish textile manufacturers and supply chain companies, diving into the evolving landscape of digitalisation for the textiles industry and Digital Product Passport (DPP) implementation.

As the EU moves towards mandatory DPPs for textile products by 2027, it’s crucial that businesses across the supply chain - including the UK and other countries outside the EU - prepare now. The DPP is more than a compliance tool; it’s a catalyst for transparency, traceability, circularity, and sustainable innovation in the textile sector.

This workshop is designed to help you understand the DPP, explore how it fits into your business, and start preparing your data and digital workflows so you do not risk losing clients or market access.

What you will gain from attending

Other regulatory elements

• A clear understanding of how the DPP will impact textile manufacturing
• Insights into how to align your business with upcoming regulatory requirements
• Practical advice from experts in this space
• Strategies for digital transformation in supply chains
• Opportunity to connect with key industry stakeholders

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in the future of sustainable textiles should register for this workshop, including:

• Textile and fashion manufacturers and other supply chain companies
• Sustainability and compliance professionals
• DPP and digital solution providers

Provisional agenda

10:00 Registration, coffee and networking

10:30 Welcome and introductions

10:35 Getting ready for change: setting the scene from experts GS1 and Charming

• Neil Greenhalgh – Director of Digital Solutions Europe, Charming ((leaders in digital packaging and product solutions)
• Laura Milillo – Engagement Manager, GS1 UK (data standards and traceability)

11:00 Group discussion and workshop break out

12:00 Networking lunch

12:45 Turning compliance into business opportunities: workshop continues with plenary sessions, demonstrations and contributions from

• Fiona MacLachlan – Export Adviser, Scottish Development International
• Natalia Lukaszewicz – Business Development Manager, CENSIS
• Representative from NMIS – advanced manufacturing for the textile industry
• Yemi Scott - Founder, Xrology (pioneering sustainable innovation in fashion)
• Neil Greenhalgh, Charming and Laura Milillo, GS1

14:00 Coffee break

14:15 Sharing ideas, takeaways and next steps 

15:30 Close

Further information and registration

The DPP will become a key requirement for doing business in the EU - and a major opportunity for Scottish companies to lead in sustainable innovation. Now is the time to act.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, share, and shape the future of the textile industry in Scotland.