Launch of Digital Product Passport for Socklab® socks by Interloop Europe/Socklab® and GS1 Netherlands
With great pride, Interloop Europe/Socklab and GS1 Netherlands announce the successful launch of the first functional Digital Product Passport (DPP) for socks. Just three months ago, a pilot project was initiated to explore the possibilities of a DPP, using Socklab® socks made from 100% organic materials as the starting point.
For this pilot, GS1 Netherlands and Interloop Europe collaborated with GS1 Pakistan, Interloop Pakistan (manufacturer of the socks), and Octans Digital Pakistan. Octans, a subsidiary of Interloop Holdings, has developed its own track & trace system called Looptrace®. Interloop is a vertically integrated organization, and with Looptrace®, we can fully map out the entire supply chain.
In this pilot, GS1’s master data (GTIN and GLN codes) was integrated with Looptrace®, resulting in a complete traceability map of the supply chain for these socks. This unique Digital Product Passport provides insight into the origin and production steps of the Socklab® socks and aligns seamlessly with the legislation that will become mandatory in Europe from 2027. The Digital Product Passport operates via a QR Code powered by GS1 on the socks, offering insight into all relevant steps and materials used in their production.
Implementing a QR code on the product proved to be a considerable challenge, but thanks to intensive collaboration with all partners in this project, we can now offer our customers a fully functional Digital Product Passport. This, in turn, aligns perfectly with our mission: “to be an agent of positive change for the stakeholders and community by pursuing an ethical and sustainable business.”
With pride, Pascal Betten (Managing Director Interloop Europe) and Jeanet van der Stoel (Sector Lead, Textile and Apparel GS1 NL) presented this pilot—quite literally on socks. The third copy was handed over to GS1 President & CEO, Renaud de Barbuat. Thanks to the success of this pilot, we can now extend the Digital Product Passport to our other products and product groups. This marks an important step towards a more transparent and sustainable textile industry.
We would like to extend our gratitude to all partners in this pilot for their valuable contributions.
For more information please get in touch with Interloop Europe:
Socklab is the first manufacturer in the world to market Cradle to Cradle Certified™ GOLD socks. The fully biodegradable socks from Socklab are produced sustainably and the raw materials and materials are infinitely reusable without loss of value. With the launch, Socklab leads the way in the production of socks that make the world a little better. The launch will be at [DATE]
Socklab, part of Interloop Ltd., believes in continuous innovation and wants to respond to current and relevant developments, opportunities and market demands. Pascal Betten, Managing Director: “Consumers are becoming increasingly critical when it comes to environmentally friendly production methods and the use of sustainable materials. Our Cradle to Cradle Certified™ GOLD sock fully meets that demand. “
Socklab only uses biological materials that are processed with sustainable energy. The production process meets the strictest sustainability standards. All raw materials in the production chain are healthy for people and the environment and are chosen on the basis of strict ecological requirements.
The quality of the production process, the energy forms and the materials used are extensively tested before and during processing and are certified by the Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency EPEA from Germany. In addition, Socklab may use the Cradle to Cradle Gold Certificate. Pascal Betten: “Because we use the highest possible ecological standards for all our innovations, we also only work together with suppliers who hold this certificate.”
The parent company of Socklab, Interloop, has set nine sustainable goals focused on people, planet and prosperity. This means that, in addition to sustainability in the factories, attention is also paid to good working conditions, fair remuneration and training.
The Cradle to Cradle Certified™ GOLD sock is available from [DATE] at ….
We are Socklab and believe that the socks that we wear can be improved. We believe in continuous innovation and are at the forefront with sustainable socks. Our Cradle to Cradle Certified™ GOLD sock combines maximum wearing comfort with a minimal ecological footprint. Socks from biological materials that we produce in an environmentally friendly way. In this way we not only provide added value for the people who attract them, but also for the people who make them.
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For more information about the Socklab Cradle to Cradle Certified™ GOLD sock, please contact Pascal Betten, Managing Director, at +31 548 530400 or via e-mail: pascal.betten@eurosoxplus.com
