Smart Textiles with RFID: Unlock Circularity and Full Lifecycle Data

Traceability is becoming the backbone of the modern textile industry. With regulations like the upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) and growing consumer demand for transparency, brands must rethink how they track and manage their products—from first stitch to final recycling. Primo1D offers a scalable and future-ready solution: E-Thread™, a RAIN RFID technology embedded directly into garments.

E-Thread™: Invisible, Tamper-Proof, and Lifecycle-Ready

Unlike conventional tags or labels, Primo1D’s E-Thread™ is integrated directly during production, hidden beneath overlock stitching. The result is an RFID tag that is invisible, tamper-proof, and permanent—making traceability seamless across the product’s entire lifecycle.

It resists up to 100 washing cycles, making it ideal for rental models, second-hand platforms, and circular economy initiatives. Even after years of use, garments equipped with E-Thread™ retain their unique digital identity—enabling data access for consumers, resale platforms, and recyclers alike.

A Digital Identity for Every Garment

E-Thread™ turns every textile into a connected product. By linking to a cloud-based data platform, each item can deliver critical information:

• Material composition

• Production history

• Care instructions

• Sustainability data

This digital backbone allows brands to comply with regulations, streamline supply chain management, and offer data-driven services—all from the fabric itself.

Supporting Compliance with the Digital Product Passport

With the Digital Product Passport soon to be mandatory in Europe, traceability is no longer a competitive edge—it’s a requirement. Embedded RFID from Primo1D ensures automatic and secure data capture without requiring add-on labels or external databases. Garments equipped with E-Thread™ support real-time updates and end-of-life data access, simplifying recycling processes and sorting at scale.

For Manufacturers: Competitive Edge through Integration

For textile manufacturers, adopting RFID isn’t just about compliance—it’s a strategic investment. With E-Thread™, they deliver far more than fabric—they become technology providers, giving brand partners a gateway to data services, consumer engagement, and inventory visibility.

• Reduce waste through accurate stock tracking

• Improve logistics and supply chain responsiveness

• Unlock ROI through automation and better lifecycle management

By offering RFID-embedded textiles, manufacturers position themselves as indispensable in a value chain that demands sustainability, agility, and traceability.

From production to recycling, E-Thread™ enables a new era of transparency. Primo1D’s embedded RFID technology is a key enabler of digital transformation in textiles—paving the way for smarter garments and a more sustainable industry.

Want to know more? Get in contact and discover how RFID can drive value across the product lifecycle.