CONNECTED JERSEY: TURNING SPORTSWEAR INTO DIGITAL TOUCHPOINTS
How can a jersey become a digital touchpoint? And what’s the real benefit for brands and clubs when every jersey is connected to data, content, and processes through QR or NFC technology ? In this article, we’ll show you how Connected Jerseys work, what advantages they offer, and why they are far more than just a fan gimmick. You’ll learn how brands, manufacturers , and clubs use this technology to secure authenticity, create transparency, and gain valuable real-time insights — all through a single access point: the jersey itself. From Vision to Implementation After explaining in a previous article how [...]
THE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT (DPP): WHY NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is coming, and many brands are not sure where to begin. In this article, you’ll learn how to take the first steps and what really helps along the way. “I honestly don’t know where to start.” We hear this sentence a lot these days. The EU is serious: starting in 2027, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) will be mandatory for textiles. And yet, many brands, manufacturers, and clubs are still asking themselves: How is this supposed to work? Where do we even begin? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The DPP can seem like [...]
THE TOP 2 TECH SOLUTIONS FOR AUTHENTICITY, DIGITAL FAN ENGAGEMENT & DPP COMPLIANCE (MASTERCLASS)
Welcome to the Heat Transfer Masterclass by dekoGraphics HEAT TRANSFER MASTERCLASS: The Top 2 tech solutions for authenticity, digital fan engagement & DPP compliance How can you protect your logo from counterfeits, offer a digital brand experience – and stay ahead of upcoming regulations like the Digital Product Passport (DPP)? Are there technologies that prove authenticity, reward your fans, and future-proof your brand in one move? In this Masterclass, we’ll show you two proven heat transfer technologies – QR codes and NFC-enabled logos – that do exactly that. You’ll learn how today’s most forward-thinking brands are turning their logos [...]
HOW TO IMPLEMENT THE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT (DPP) IN TEXTILES – ACCORDING TO EU REGULATIONS
What if every piece of clothing you made could tell its story – from the fibres it’s woven with to how it should be recycled? And what if the EU was about to make that story mandatory, with penalties for brands that can’t tell it? If you're manufacturing or selling textiles in the EU, you're about to face one of the most significant shifts in the industry: the Digital Product Passport (DPP) will soon become mandatory. That means every product will need a digital identity – one that tracks material origins, carbon footprint, care, and circularity. By the end of [...]
MEET DEKO-AI: YOUR NEW DIGITAL GUIDE FOR HEAT TRANSFERS
At dekoGraphics, our goal has always been clear: to make your path to the perfect heat transfer as simple and inspiring as possible. With dekoAI we’re taking that one step further. Our new AI-powered assistant brings together the expertise of our entire team and is available to you 24/7 – especially when you want to explore and learn on your own first. But let’s be clear: talking to you directly will always be what matters most. dekoAI is only the starting point – the real journey always begins with our team. Those are the moments when the best ideas [...]
SMART FASHION: HOW NFC HEAT TRANSFERS ADD VALUE TO CLOTHING (AND PROTECT YOUR BRAND)
Have you ever wished your apparel could do more than just look good? What if your clothing could unlock exclusive content, verify its authenticity, or even connect wearers to digital experiences — with just a tap? In this article, you’ll learn how dekoGraphics NFC heat transfers are helping fashion, sportswear, and corporate wear brands turn garments into interactive, secure, and story-driven products. You’ll discover: What an NFC heat transfer is and how it works. How fashion, sportswear and workwear brands use it. How to add smart functionality to your next collection — easily and securely. What Is an NFC Heat [...]
