Apparel

Discover how GS1 standards enable the apparel industry to meet the EU's requirements for sustainability and circular economy by integrating traceability and transparency throughout the value chain.

The apparel industry and GS1

Within the textile industry, sustainability and circular economy have become increasingly important, and the EU is introducing laws to drive the textile industry towards responsible production and consumption. To comply with upcoming regulations, the textile industry needs to establish traceability and transparency in the value chain.

GS1 offers solutions for the textile industry through global standards and services for identification, capturing, and sharing. By assigning unique identifiers to each product, GS1 enables efficient logistics and compliance with legal requirements and industry standards. By applying GS1 standards, companies can not only increase transparency and traceability but also meet the needs of customers in a professional manner.

Benefits for your business

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Traceability and transparency
Create more efficient goods flows with greater transparency throughout the value chain. GS1 standards enable better safety, sustainability, and traceability.
Efficient logistics
Buyers and producing companies avoid unnecessary manual administration and data management.
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Comply with legal and industry requirements
Standardised information ensures that brand owners comply with laws, regulations, and industry requirements.

Common standards and services in the apparel industry

  • GTIN (GS1 item number) for unique global identification of products.

  • SSCC for pallets.

  • GLN for identification of locations and parties.

  • QR code and GS1 DataMatrix are standards for 2D codes.

  • EAN-13, EAN-8, ITF-14 and GS1-128 are standards for barcodes.

  • GS1 Digital Link helps you connect your product information to the web through a barcode that can be scanned with a mobile phone.

  • EPC/RFID enables track and trace solutions and is used to increase transparency in the supply chain and enhance visibility of stock levels.

  • GS1 EDI is the collective name for GS1 standards for electronic commerce. EDI allows business partners to exchange electronic business information, such as order and invoice, in a structured, secure and accurate way.

  • EPCIS is a GS1 standard for sharing real-time event information on the physical movement and status of a product throughout the supply chain, from production to end customer.

Case studies and ongoing initiatives

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      David Almroth
      David Almroth, Head of Expansion, GS1 Sweden
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