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The research aims to evaluate the readiness and maturity levels of textile manufacturers for digital product passport implementation.

June 1, 2026Procedia CIRPOpen Access

Smart-Circularity Assessment for Digital Product Passports in the Textile-Exporting Countries of the Global South

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Randomized trial assesses digital product passport readiness in textile manufacturers, indicating potential opportunities and challenges.

The research aims to evaluate the readiness and maturity levels of textile manufacturers for digital product passport implementation.
Surveyed 105 manufacturers from India, Bangladesh, and China to gather data.
Developed a smart-circularity assessment framework for evaluating digital transition capabilities.
Analyzed practical enablers and barriers to adopting sustainability initiatives.
Identified major gaps in readiness for digital product passport across surveyed firms.
Detected significant barriers limiting the adoption of traceability initiatives.
Outlined potential strategies for improving sustainability compliance in textile exporting countries.

Dake et al. (2026) studied this question.

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