Under 'textiles and clothing' the regulation covers products that consist largely of textile fibres: clothing, but also household textiles, bags and other textile products placed on the European market. The precise definition is determined per product group in separate delegated acts, and the first of these focuses on clothing with a textile fibre content of eighty percent or more.
That percentage is currently the most important benchmark available. Products that consist largely of other materials, such as leather jackets with a small textile lining, are expected to fall under a separate act later, or remain outside the scope for now. As long as the final text has not been published, this is an indication based on the work plan, not an established fact.
How the regulation defines product groups
The ESPR, the European regulation on ecodesign for sustainable products, does not work with a single list that covers all textiles at once. It instructs the European Commission to determine, per product group, via a delegated act, what requirements apply and from when. For textiles and clothing this happens in stages: first a defined group, later possibly additional groups. Anyone consulting the Commission's work plan will see that this phasing has been deliberately chosen to avoid burdening the sector with all possible product variants at once.
This means in practical terms for you that the question 'does my product fall under this' can best be answered on the basis of the fibre percentage and the type of product, not on the basis of the brand name or the way you sell it. A shirt made of one hundred percent cotton is expected to fall under the first act sooner than a bag with a plastic outer layer and a textile lining.
Why the share of textile fibres is the core
The choice of eighty percent or more textile fibres as the first delimitation is related to where environmental pressure and consumer information needs are considered greatest: clothing that consists almost entirely of textiles is easiest to trace in terms of material composition, origin and recyclability. For products with a lower fibre percentage, there is currently no established date and no established threshold value.
This makes this part of the regulation currently the most in flux. Companies that supply both clothing and accessories or household textiles are well advised to monitor per product line when the delegated act for that group is published, rather than assuming a single implementation moment for the entire assortment.
What this means for mixed products
Many garments consist of a mix of fibres, and some contain plastic components such as zips, buttons or a coated lining. The regulation itself does not yet describe in detail how such mixed forms are handled in the calculation of fibre percentage. Such detailed rules normally belong in the implementing texts published with the delegated act, not in the regulation itself.
For companies that are already assembling assortments, it is useful to document the material composition of products clearly, regardless of whether a product currently falls within the first group. This information is also needed as soon as a later act becomes applicable, and is already being requested by some buyers and retail chains. In the knowledge base with explanations by topic you will find how this delimitation relates to other concepts from the regulation.
What is not yet finalised
The delegated act for clothing with eighty percent or more textile fibres is expected in 2027 according to the European Commission's current work plan, with an expected entry into force around 2029. Both dates are not fixed and may shift. Once the act is published, the definitive date and definitive scope will be included here.
It is therefore not yet possible to say with certainty which product categories will follow the first group, or what threshold values will apply to them. For the most up-to-date status of the work plan, the text on EUR-Lex is the appropriate source, and for questions about application to a specific product, a lawyer or the competent supervisory authority is the right point of contact.
What you can do now
Even without a fixed date, it is worthwhile to map out now which part of your assortment is likely to fall under the regulation first, and what data is needed for it. Material composition, origin and production data are relevant for almost every product category, regardless of the precise implementation date. With a short scan that maps out your situation you will quickly see which product categories in your assortment are expected to be first in line.
If you would like to know how we collect that data and where the information comes from, we explain that on the page about how texpas.eu works. And if you come across a concept you are not yet familiar with, the overview of frequently asked questions is a good starting point.
Would you like to check for yourself where your products are likely to stand? The free quick-scan gives a first indication in a few questions, and the knowledge bank addresses the remaining concepts from the regulation step by step.