The Traceability Playbook

This chapter features case studies from adidas and Gucci on Scaling Traceability.

A 2019 McKinsey survey of sourcing executives found that 65% expected to achieve full traceability from fiber to store by 2025. To achieve this, not

According to the 2021 FTI, 32% of brands have permanent, year-round take-back schemes, but only 22% of brands disclose what happens to clothes received — i.e how much is resold locally, resold into other markets, downcycled, upcycled, recycled into new textiles. Increased transparency

To achieve an economy where little is wasted and clothing stays in use for longer, consumer adoption is crucial. Whether that’s buying secondhand and renting clothing, or disposing of clothing through take-back schemes and donation initiatives, there is no circular economy without the participation of the business sector, consumers, and governing bodies.

How will traceability trends and consumerism influence the Business Models of the Future? This chapter takes a look at case studies from nuuly on clothing rental, Reflaunt for resale and the second-hand market, and I:CO for recycling of fabrics.

We take a look into the Traceability Trends which begin at 2015 and will discuss what we anticipate up until 2027. This includes: the 2030 Sustainable

If you’re a fashion industry professional, by now you’ve undoubtedly heard of traceability. Whether you’re well on your way to achieving traceability within your business, or you’re just starting the discovery phase, it’s never been more important to keep on top of this ever-evolving, business-critical topic.

This chapter discusses the business case for Traceability & Transparency, and all the actors present in the Traceability Ecosystem.

The Traceability Playbook is now available as an audiobook series. This production is by TrusTrace. Written by Megan Doyle and narrated by Megan Lozicki.

The TrusTrace Traceability Playbook is a complete guide to achieving supply chain traceability in the fashion industry, written in collaboration with Fashion Revolution and Fashion for Good. Tapping the expertise of industry thought-leaders, the playbook outlines the fundamentals of traceability, highlights incoming legislation, provides a voice to suppliers, and shines a light on traceability tech innovations reshaping the industry.

In the Three Levels of Traceability, discover stepby-step instructions for achieving traceability in your business, no matter where you are in your sustainability

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