Trimco Group and Kezzler Unite to Simplify Compliance in the Apparel Industry

This week marks a new chapter for the apparel industry. Since Ursula von der Leyen’s 2019 announcement of the Digital Product Passport (DPP), brands have faced uncertainty over new regulatory requirements mandating detailed traceability for sustainability. The complexities of compliance have overshadowed the potential benefits, with many brands struggling to adapt, particularly amid the challenges posed by the energy crisis and global conflicts, which have made trading conditions even more difficult.

In response, global leaders Trimco Group and Kezzler have made a bold move to simplify compliance and enhance value across the textile and footwear sector. Today, they announce a collaboration that offers brands a seamless end-to-end solution for managing every aspect of their value chain—upstream, downstream, and everything in between. This partnership aims to streamline operations and accelerate time to value for brands, offering unprecedented simplicity and efficiency.

Redefining Digitisation: A New Era of Innovation Begins

Trimco Group and Kezzler have formed a strategic partnership to transform supply chain management within the textile and footwear industry. By merging Trimco Group’s expertise in supply chain traceability, data management, and RFID solutions with Kezzler’s cutting-edge digital ID technology, they have developed a solution that enhances how apparel brands manage their supply chains. The collaboration supports brand identity while addressing regulatory compliance and sustainability, providing a solution that meets the current needs of the industry.

With a global presence and thousands of customers already in production, this partnership will bring unmatched value to brands in Europe, North America, and Asia. The combined expertise and resources of Trimco Group and Kezzler will drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation at every stage of the apparel and footwear product lifecycle.

“Together we are setting a new standard by providing a seamless solution for brands worldwide. Brands who are trying to tackle the onslaught of textile regulation and reach for true circularity can now get full support in their journey from the Trimco Group-Kezzler partnership. You truly can’t have one without the other,” said Camilla Mjelde, Compliance & Sustainability Director of Trimco Group. “It’s a farewell to endless lists and manual work, jumping from one tool to another. It’s about time we make solutions accessible for brands, and this is only achievable through collaboration.”

“Life is different now. For years I have heard from clients dealing with the confusion of multiple suppliers working on a programme that is struggling to get past pilot. With this announcement, that problem has gone away. Kezzler and Trimco Group together deliver one platform that solves upstream traceability, downstream functionality, compliance and labelling, whether care label or RFID, all on GS1 standards with a global support model. This is undeniably the beginning of a new chapter in regulatory compliance, product digitisation and supply chain transparency,” added Cyrus Gilbert-Rolfe, Chief Commercial Officer of Kezzler. “By combining our strengths, we’re delivering a solution that not only meets the current needs of our industry but anticipates the challenges of tomorrow.”