The textiles and clothing delegated act is expected in 2027, with application at least 18 months later, during 2028 or early 2029. It will set performance requirements (durability, repairability, recycled content), a digital product passport and consumer information rules. ESPR already bans large companies from destroying unsold textiles and footwear. In France, textile environmental labelling started voluntarily in 2025, and the same collection can feed the 2 schemes.
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