DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT (DPP): WHERE DOES THE DATA COME FROM? HOW TO BUILD THE FOUNDATION (PART 4)
👋 Welcome to Part 4 of our DPP mini-series. In the first three parts, we explored: • where the Digital Product Passport can be placed on your product • how your textile connects technically to the DPP (QR or NFC) • what kind of digital experience your customers see after scanning But one crucial question remains: Where does the data in the Digital Product Passport actually come from? Because an NFC chip or QR code does not contain the product information itself. It simply acts as a gateway to a system in the background. And that’s where the real foundation [...]
RFID IN TEXTILES EXPLAINED: HOW THE TECHNOLOGY WORKS – AND WHY IT MATTERS FOR BRANDS AND CLUBS
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a technology that allows products to be identified wirelessly and without physical contact. Unlike barcodes, items do not need to be scanned individually or be directly visible. RFID readers can detect multiple products at the same time – automatically and without manual scanning. Because of this, RFID is increasingly used when large quantities of textile products need to be identified quickly and reliably. When Suddenly Thousands of Products Need to Be Counted Imagine you are responsible for a new collection or a complete teamwear program. In the warehouse there are thousands of items: jerseys training [...]
LIMITED EDITION “THE 12TH MAN” – WHEN A JERSEY BECOMES A DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP
A limited special-edition jersey is nothing unusual anymore. Anniversary. Derby. Promotion. Cup win. Almost every club now releases at least one special edition per season. The idea behind it is simple: exclusivity creates desirability. Desirability creates revenue. But here is the key question: What actually happens after the sale? Does the jersey remain a beautiful collector’s item in the wardrobe? Or can it become the starting point of a long-term fan relationship? In this article, we show how a limited-edition jersey can become a digital membership — without forcing fans to download an app, but with measurable value for clubs, [...]
THE "SILENT" TEXTILE PROBLEM: WHY BRANDS MISUNDERSTAND THEIR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET
A garment is developed, produced and sold. In the ERP system, it appears as an SKU. In the campaign, as a visual. In the calculation, as margin. And then? Strategically, it disappears from view. Yet this is often where its real impact begins. A textile product is not disposable. It is worn, shown, photographed and shared. It accompanies people for years. And still, many brands treat it primarily as an operational unit. That is the “silent” textile problem. The Misconception Begins with Classification Most brands invest millions in campaigns, content, performance marketing and platform strategies. They optimise conversion rates, test [...]
WHAT’S NEW IN HEAT TRANSFERS IN 2026? 7 TRENDS THAT ACTUALLY MATTER
“What’s new?” is one of the most common questions we hear from clubs, brands and production teams – especially when the next jersey or the next collection is starting to take shape. And honestly: it’s a fair question — but it often points in the wrong direction. Of course, we’re constantly working on innovation — and yes, new techniques and new effects do enter the market. But with 150+ heat transfer options in a portfolio , “new” doesn’t automatically mean a completely new technique every year. What really happens in practice is something else: the role of logos is changing. [...]
LOGOS FOR WORKWEAR: WHAT REALLY MATTERS WHEN SAFETY COMES FIRST
Branding workwear often sounds like routine. The garment is defined, cut and colour are approved, the supply chain is set – all internal requirements are ticked off. And then there’s “just” the logo. Chest. Sleeve. Back. A heat transfer – done. In reality, this is often the point where projects start to slip. Not because heat transfers don’t work, but because workwear follows different rules than fashion, merch or promotional apparel. And because a logo here isn’t just a nice detail – it’s part of the garment’s performance. Why workwear plays by different rules Workwear isn’t worn to follow trends. [...]
