Textile & Apparel Authentication
The fashion industry stands at a crossroads. Brands face a perfect storm: rampant counterfeiting of premium products, growing consumer demand for sustainability transparency, and imminent EU Digital Product Passport regulations.
Brands that act now gain competitive advantage. Those who delay face regulatory penalties and market access barriers. OET's partnership with the brand KURZ SCRIBOS provides the technology infrastructure for both challenges.
Counterfeiting Crisis in Fashion
Textile and apparel products are among the most counterfeited categories globally. OECD and EUIPO data reveal the scale of the problem.
Industry Impact:
- Counterfeit textiles estimated at €28 billion annually in EU market alone
- Legitimate brands lose approximately €12 billion in annual revenue
- Over 200,000 jobs lost in EU due to textile counterfeiting
- Premium and luxury brands face counterfeiting rates exceeding 40%
EU Digital Product Passport: The 2027 Mandate
CRITICAL: Textiles are among the FIRST product categories subject to DPP requirements due to the sector's high environmental impact. Brands selling in EU markets must prepare now.
The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) entered into force in July 2024 and mandates Digital Product Passports for textile products beginning in 2027.
What the EU DPP Requires:
- Material composition and fiber content
- Manufacturing location and supply chain information
- Environmental footprint data (carbon, water, chemicals)
- Durability and care instructions
- Recycling and end-of-life guidance
- Compliance certifications and declarations
OET's EU DPP Solution
OET's independent software team provides EU Digital Product Passport solutions that work seamlessly with the brand KURZ SCRIBOS authentication technology.
Regulatory Compliance
Full compliance with ESPR DPP requirements, prepared for the 2027 implementation deadline.
Authentication Integration
DPP data accessed through the same ValiGate® code that provides product authentication—no multiple codes or confusing consumer experience.
Future-Ready Infrastructure
As DPP requirements expand, the system adapts without requiring new physical implementation.
ValiGate® Technology for Textile Authentication
Standard QR codes and simple labels offer no protection against counterfeiters. ValiGate®, developed by the brand KURZ SCRIBOS, provides authentication that counterfeiters cannot defeat.
Uncopyable Security
Each ValiGate® code combines cryptographic uniqueness with physical security features. Counterfeiters cannot photograph and reproduce these codes.
Durable Implementation
Textile-specific applications account for washing, wearing, and handling. Authentication remains functional throughout the product lifecycle.
Consumer Verification
Consumers verify authenticity using any smartphone without downloading apps.
Implementation Timeline for EU DPP
2024-2025
Assessment of current supply chain data availability. System selection and integration planning. Pilot implementation on select product lines.
2025-2026
Full implementation across product range. Staff training and process integration. Consumer communication development.
2027
Full compliance with EU DPP requirements. Competitive advantage from early implementation.
Application Options
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For textiles, ValiGate® codes can be incorporated into care labels, hang tags, or specialized authentication labels.
EXPERIENCE VALIGATE® TECHNOLOGY
Prepare your brand for EU DPP 2027 compliance while combating counterfeiting. Request your free Experience Box with textile authentication samples.
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As one of the exclusive application and sales partners of the brand KURZ SCRIBOS in Türkiye, OET provides complete technology infrastructure and local implementation expertise. Through this partnership, brands in Türkiye and beyond gain access to world-class anti-counterfeiting technologies that combine physical product security with digital intelligence.
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