The Perfect Fit: Buyerdock x Clothing Connected – Bridging the gap to GS1-Compliant DPPs
The GS1 Global Forum in Amsterdam highlighted an important shift: the conversation around 2D barcodes is moving from concept to implementation.
For retailers, the real challenge is no longer understanding what needs to happen, but how to manage the volume of supply-chain data required for the upcoming EU Digital Product Passports (DPP).
This is exactly where the new partnership between Buyerdock and Clothing Connected comes in.
During the forum, I was pleased to be joined by Dan Greenway from Clothing Connected to demonstrate how our integrated solution helps retailers move from fragmented product data to a seamless consumer scan experience – turning complexity into practical deployment.
Two Leaders, One Unified Solution
For a Digital Product Passport to be truly effective, it requires two things: verified supply chain data and a standardised delivery mechanism.
Clothing Connected provides the “Single Source of Truth.” Their robust supply chain management tools digitally connect data across the entire product lifecycle – from raw materials to procurement and risk assessment.
Buyerdock connects product and regulatory data to a GS1-compliant iQRcode™, which can link to a retailer’s existing website or power a dynamic consumer web app. This allows brands to start simple while future-proofing products for Digital Product Passports and evolving digital experiences.
Enabling Retailers for 2026 and Beyond
The EU Ecodesign (ESPR) mandates mean that every textile, garment, and shoe sold in Europe will soon require a DPP. For retailers, the challenge is twofold: managing thousands of SKUs and ensuring that every product “beeps” at the warehouse, the checkout, and the consumer’s home.
Why this partnership is a game-changer for retail:
End-to-End Traceability: By connecting Clothing Connected’s operational data with Buyerdock’s platform, we create a unified flow from the factory floor to the final sale.
Automated Compliance: No manual data entry or spreadsheets. The data already living in Clothing Connected is pulled into Buyerdock to generate legally valid, multilingual DPPs.
Global Interoperability: Because we use the GS1 Digital Link standard, our 2D barcodes are future-proofed for the 2027 “Sunrise” transition, ensuring they work across all global retail systems.
From Label to Digital Experience: Enhancing the Consumer Journey
A DPP shouldn’t just be a regulatory checkbox; it should be an engagement tool. Through the Buyerdock app, retailers can now offer their customers:
Verified Sustainability Stories: Real data on origin and materials, not just marketing claims.
Instant Care & Repair Guides: Helping consumers extend the life of their garments – a key pillar of the circular economy.
Compliance Made Easy: A single scan can deliver location-specific recycling information, EU Responsible Person details, and other compliance content required under regulations such as GPSR and AGEC.
“Integrating Clothing Connected’s supply chain management with Buyerdock’s DPP platform removes the ‘heavy lifting’ for retailers. We are no longer talking about theoretical pilots; we are delivering a live, scalable engine for global fashion.”
Dan Greenway, Clothing Connected
The Verdict: Ready for Scale
As we witnessed in Amsterdam, the industry is moving fast. The retailers who win in 2026 will be those who have their data houses in order today.
By bringing together Clothing Connected’s supply chain expertise and Buyerdock’s digital delivery platform – powered by GS1-compliant QR codes – brands can build the foundation for connected, future-ready products.
If you’d like to explore how iQRcode™, delivered in partnership with Clothing Connected, can help connect your products to digital experiences and regulatory requirements, get in touch with our team.
