Notes on ESPR, textiles, and traceability.

ESPR for the long tail: how small textile brands can be DPP-ready by 2028 without buying Centric

ESPR became operational on 19 July 2026. The textile delegated act is expected late 2026 to Q2 2027, with full compliance roughly 18 months later. Here's a practical roadmap for small and mid-sized textile brands to be Digital Product Passport ready by mid-2028, without a six-figure PLM contract.