The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) became EU law in July 2024. It replaces – and greatly expands – the old energy-label “Ecodesign” rules. From now on, any physical product sold in the EU can be required to meet eco-performance targets on durability, reparability, recycled content, energy efficiency and traceability.
The flagship tool in ESPR is a QR-coded Digital Product Passport. By 2030, every in-scope item will need a DPP that stores verifiable data on materials, origins, carbon footprint and end-of-life options. First product groups (textiles, electronics, furniture, batteries) are being drafted now, with roll-outs starting in 2026–2028.
. 2024 Q3 | ESPR enters into force. Commission prepares the first Working Plan for target product groups.
. 2025 | Draft delegated acts set concrete eco-design criteria for the first categories.
. 2026-2028 | DPP becomes mandatory for “high-impact” products (textiles, batteries, electronics…).
. 2030 | Passport requirement expands to all regulated product categories sold in the EU.
Made-to-order configurator – shoppers choose exactly what they want, so brands invest in higher-grade fabrics and trims while avoiding over-production.
3D stress-testing – designers validate designs before launch, boosting product lifespan.
Virtual prototypes replace thousands of physical samples and photo shoots, cutting factory energy and freight emissions.
AR “try-before-you-buy” reduces returns by ≈30 %, saving reverse-logistics kilometres and repackaging waste.
ThreadZAi exports this dataset info straight into the EU Digital Product Passport schema, so brands can attach a single QR code to stay EU compliant.”
TL;DR — ThreadZAi is
3d Interactive content and configurators, part-level metadata are automatically DPP-exported to the Digital Ecodesign box - before the regulations hit full force. (between 2026 - 2028)
