DPP InZicht
DPP InZicht
DPP InZicht is a VLAIO TETRA project (Oct 2025 – Sept 2027) by Howest and Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, in close collaboration with sector partners Fedustria, Flanders DC, HERWIN, and Creamoda Belgian Fashion. The project supports fashion and textile SMEs in preparing for the upcoming EU Digital Product Passport by offering practical tools and insights to foster transparency, circularity, and compliance.
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Quick facts
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Duration: October 2025 - September 2027
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Lead partners: Howest & Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
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Programme: VLAIO TETRA
Why DPP InZicht?
Over the next years, the European Union will introduce the Digital Product Passport (DPP), making product information about composition, origin, and sustainability an integral part of the fashion and textile value chain. While this offers opportunities for innovation and circular business models, many SMEs still struggle with questions around implementation, required data, and technical solutions.
DPP InZicht addresses these challenges by:
- providing clear guidance on the impact of DPP for fashion and textile companies,
- developing practical tools and approaches tailored to SMEs,
- engaging with sector partners to ensure results answer real industry needs,
- and supporting the transition toward a more transparent and circular economy.
The research is carried out by Cyber3Lab (Howest), the Business Innovation Lab (Howest), and the Expertisecentrum Duurzaam Ondernemen en Digitale Innovatie (Thomas More).
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Towards a circular textile future
With DPP InZicht, Flemish SMEs can take the first steps toward future-proof business in a circular fashion and textile industry.
Contributors
Researchers
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Shane Deconinck, Web3 Lead
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Ann Claes, Digital Product Passports Researcher
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Kushal Soni, Senior Web3 Researcher, Project Lead
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Wim Van Renterghem, Web3 Program Manager, Researcher & Lecturer
Want to know more about our team?
Visit the team page
Last updated on: 9/11/2025
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