Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: requirements for the ecodesign of textiles and the possible transfer to an ecodesign label

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR) is a step towards establishing sustainable products as the norm within the European Union. Textiles are a priority product group due to their significant environmental impact. Commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and conducted by Oeko-Institut in collaboration with the universities of applied Sciences Hochschule Niederrhein and Hochschule Hof, this study supports the development of ecodesign requirements for textiles and explores how these can be communicated through an ecodesign label. The study’s methodology involved a literature review, expert consultation, market analysis, and stakeholder workshops. These were used to develop requirements relating to durability, repairability, recyclability, recycled content, substances of concern and environmental impacts for three product examples: T-shirts, jeans and functional jackets.