Most fashion brands we speak to right now are stuck on the same question: where do we actually start with DPPs?

The EU Digital Product Passport is no longer a distant concern. The Registry went live on 20 July. Textile enforcement lands around early 2029. Three years feels far until you start counting the twelve months it takes to clean up Tier 2 supplier data, or the six needed to sort GTIN coverage across your range.

So we put together something practical.

Today's fashion brands need more than visibility into who made a product. They also need to understand how it was made, what resources were consumed, what chemicals were used, which certifications apply, and how the product changes over time.

The Product Lifecycle Module within The Chain brings all of this information together in one place. Rather than storing product, supplier, environmental, and compliance data across multiple systems, the module creates a single digital record for every product throughout its lifecycle.

Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are quickly becoming one of the most important tools for transparency, traceability, and regulatory compliance in the fashion and textile industry.

However, creating a DPP is only part of the journey. The real challenge lies in ensuring that every passport contains the information required for regulatory compliance.

Audit & Certification Tracker Module – Simplifying Compliance

Managing audits and certificates across factories can be chaotic—digging through emails, outdated folders, and chasing suppliers for updates. Our Audit & Certification Tracker Module solves this by offering a centralised, real-time overview of your compliance data.

Each transaction certificate is linked to individual garments, while audits and scope certificates are tied directly to factories. Suppliers can upload files, and you'll get automatic alerts before anything expires. Everything is clearly visible on your main dashboard, with seamless integration into your Product Lifecycle and Digital Product Passport modules.

Stay compliant, save time, and take the guesswork out of certification tracking.

Fashion and textile brands often struggle to keep track of their growing network of factories — from current suppliers to future prospects. With compliance documents, audit results, and wage data scattered across systems, oversight becomes messy and inefficient. To solve this, The Chain developed the Factory Management Module — a centralised tool that brings all factory information into one searchable, structured place. With smart search, factory reviews, and clear overviews of wages and compliance, brands can finally gain the clarity they need to make better, more responsible sourcing decisions.