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What Is the Digital Product Passport?
At its core, a Digital Product Passport is a digital record attached to a physical product - typically accessed via a QR code, NFC chip, or barcode – that documents everything about that product across its entire lifecycle.
For a printed textile product, this means the DPP would capture data on the substrate, inks and dyes used, the printing process and technology, chemical compliance, environmental impact (including water and energy use), supply chain traceability, and end-of-life instructions.
March 9, 2026 – Epson, a global leader in imaging technology, announces the launch of the SC-V4000 A1+ Flatbed Printer for UV printing.
Adding to Epson’s successful line-up, including the SC-V1000 and SC-V7000 UV flatbed models, the new 10-colour SC-V4000 printer meets the demand for increased productivity, image quality and useability in the growing A1/A2 UV flatbed segment.
NEW YORK – January 2026– The Brooklyn Museum is proud to announce the North American debut of Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses, a major exhibition running from 16 May to 6 December 2026.
This global presentation celebrates one of the most forward-thinking fashion designers of this generation, exploring the convergence of traditional couture artisanship with innovative technologies.
Organised by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, this extensive exhibition reveals the experimental spirit that has reshaped 21st-century fashion