Fashion Big Data for Sustainable Design (FBD-SD)

About the Master Class:

With the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) now in effect, compliance with these new eco-design requirements is essential for businesses in the textile and apparel industry. We invite you to join the Fashion Big Data Platform for Sustainable Design (FBD-SD) Master Class free pilot trial. This six-session program provides an early opportunity to understand how your business can meet these regulatory demands.

Supported by InnovateUK as a Creative Catalyst Grant award winner, this Master Class will equip your team with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills for navigating sustainability, compliance, and digital transformation – all at no cost to you.

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Why Now?

On July 18th, 2024, the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), REGULATION (EU) 2024/1781, entered into force. This legislation mandates that “all products must only be placed on the market or put into service if they comply with the eco-design requirements applicable to those products set out in the delegated acts” (Article 3). These requirements include durability, repairability, energy efficiency, recycled content, and overall environmental footprint.

Furthermore, the regulation introduces Digital Product Passports (DPPs), highlighting their role as “an important tool for making information available to actors along the entire value chain” (Recital 32). Textiles, especially garments and footwear, are among the EU Commission’s key priorities for early adoption by April 19th, 2025.

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Why Participate?

In order to comply with ESPR regulations, you need to know the following requirements:
1. The ESPR legislation mandates that all products must meet stringent eco-design requirements. Learn how to align your product development and business practices with these requirements to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
2. The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is required for products to ensure traceability and sustainability. Learn how to create and manage these passports to ensure compliance with the legislation.
3. As the critical performance criteria assessed by consumers, fabric hand and skin comfort needs to be digitised and to be included in the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for fashion textile products. Learn to use the FBD Platform to create DPP for your products.
4. Textiles, especially garments and footwear, are prioritised under the new regulation to be adopted by April 19th, 2025. Equip your company with the skills to navigate these changes and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

FBD-SD Master Class Schedule:

21st Nov, 2024 (Thursday)
Fashion Big Data for Sustainable Design
Online, 18:00pm to 20:00pm (HKT) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (UKT)

28th Nov, 2024 (Thursday)
Introduction to Functional Material and Performance Digitisation
Online, 18:00 to 20:00 (HKT) 10:00 to 12:00 (UKT)

12th Dec, 2024 (Thursday)
University of Manchester Testing Facility Visit
Onsite, University of Manchester, time TBD

9th Jan, 2025 (Thursday)
Practical Application: Digital Product Passport and Functional Innovation
Online, 18:00 to 20:00 (HKT) 10:00 to 12:00 (UKT)

16th Jan, 2025 (Thursday)

Knowledge and Skills Assessment
Online, 18:00 to 20:00 (HKT) 10:00 to 12:00 (UKT)
23rd Jan, 2025 (Thursday)

Roundtable Discussion, Closing and Certification Ceremony
Onsite, venue TBD, time TBD

FBD-SD Registration:

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/PXaNv7Bte1fubxJQ8
Registration Deadline: 18th November 2024
Contact Email: admin@digital-clothing.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-clothing-company/
Website: www.digital-clothing.co

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