CASE STUDY

Digital Product Passports

Project Overview

The Scottish Government

What we are doing

Siccar is implementing a Digital Product Passport (DPP) solution for two leading UK-based textile organisations.

The first one is a heritage textile organisation responsible for the manufacture, quality assurance, and global stewardship of a legally protected handwoven wool fabric. The organisation owns and manages the intellectual property associated with the cloth, oversees certification and provenance controls, and coordinates production across a network of independent island-based weavers and finishing facilities. Its remit includes safeguarding authenticity, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting international brand and designer partnerships.

The other is a privately owned Scottish textile manufacturer operating a vertically integrated woollen production model. The business undertakes spinning, dyeing, weaving, and finishing activities in-house, supplying premium cloth to domestic and international apparel brands. It combines traditional manufacturing expertise with modern production capabilities and plays a significant role in sustaining regional textile employment and skills.

The primary objective is to establish a proven entry route for DPP compliance within the Scottish textile industry, creating a model that can be replicated across the sector.

We are capturing and managing the complete data journey from fibre sourcing through to finished garment distribution, covering:

  • Fibre sourcing and raw wool provenance
  • Dyeing processes (oils, dyes, chemicals, energy, water, emissions)
  • Blending, carding, and spinning operations
  • Winding, warping, and handweaving
  • Finishing processes
  • Packing, distribution, and CMT (Cut, Make, Trim) operations

How We Are Doing It

Siccar is integrating with existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems used by the manufacturers.

Our approach is designed to be universal and easily adaptable, recognising that other textile manufacturers will use different ERP software. Data is captured from multiple sources including:

  • Supplier data (consumables, raw materials, chemicals, labels) 
  • Internal operational data (energy, water, emissions) 
  • Transportation and logistics data 

 

Timeline and Current Stage

The project is an active pilot programme designed to establish best practices for DPP compliance in the textile industry.  

The project is in the implementation and testing phase, with data schema definition complete and integration work underway. We are working with manufacturers to capture production data across all stages of the manufacturing process. 

 

Technology Platform

Siccar provides the core technology infrastructure for organisation, storage, and presentation of DPP data. Key platform capabilities include: 

Capability  Description 
Fully Managed Wallets  Enterprise-ready wallet management with secure on-ramps to blockchain technology. No risk of lost keys or inaccessible data. 
Delegation Keys  Controlled access management allowing different levels of visibility and permissions across the supply chain. 
Cryptographic Data Erasure  Data can be cryptographically erased, enabling compliance with right-to-erasure requirements. This facilitates data protection obligations while maintaining the integrity of the underlying blockchain infrastructure. 
Provenance Timeline  Visual timeline of product journey from raw material to finished goods, accessible to consumers and stakeholders. 
Auditable History  Fully encrypted audit trail providing tamper-proof record of all data entries and changes. 
Flexible Data Views  Different views of data for different stakeholders – consumers see relevant product information while manufacturers access full operational data. 
Digital Organisation  Built-in product and brand certification capabilities, including support for trademark verification. 

 

The primary objective is to establish a proven entry route for DPP compliance within the Scottish textile industry, creating a model that can be replicated across the sector.

Why This Technology Approach Benefits the Project

Enterprise-Ready Infrastructure: Siccar provides a single platform solution that eliminates the need for manufacturers to build and maintain their own DPP infrastructure. Fully managed wallets mean no technical blockchain expertise is required from staff. 

Data Security and Compliance: The fully encrypted auditable history ensures data integrity and meets regulatory requirements. Cryptographic erasure capabilities facilitate right-to-erasure obligations, allowing personal data to be effectively deleted while maintaining blockchain integrity. 

Flexibility and Scalability: The universal data entry approach means the solution can adapt to different ERP systems and expand to include additional supply chain partners. Different data views allow appropriate information sharing without exposing sensitive operational details. 

Authenticity Protection: Digital organisation capabilities support the organisations’ brand certification, helping protect against counterfeiting and reinforcing the value of the genuine trade marks. 

 

Benefits Beyond DPP Compliance

While meeting EU DPP requirements is the primary driver, the implementation delivers significant additional value: 

Benefit Area  Value Created 
Brand Protection  Digital verification of authenticity protects the organisations’ brand from counterfeiting. Consumers can verify genuine products through QR codes linked to verifiable provenance records. 
Consumer Engagement  The provenance timeline provides a compelling story for consumers, showcasing the craftsmanship and heritage behind each piece. This supports premium positioning and builds emotional connection with the brand. 
Sustainability Credentials  Transparent environmental impact data (water consumption, carbon emissions, energy usage) demonstrates commitment to sustainability. This supports ESG reporting and appeals to environmentally conscious consumers. 
Circular Economy Support  Repair and recycling information embedded in the DPP facilitates product longevity and end-of-life material recovery, supporting the transition from linear to circular textile economy. 
Operational Visibility  Centralised data collection provides better visibility into supply chain operations, enabling identification of efficiency improvements and cost savings. 
Regulatory Future-Proofing  Early adoption of the DPP regulation positions the organisations ahead of competitors. As DPP requirements expand and evolve, the infrastructure is already in place to accommodate new data requirements. 
Industry Leadership  As a pilot project for the Scottish textile industry, both organisations establish themselves itself as leaders in sustainable, transparent manufacturing practices.