In the evolving landscape of global textile trade, traceability and transparency are no longer optional—they are becoming regulatory imperatives. With upcoming legislation such as the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP), EPR, ESPR, and the U.S. UFLPA compliance, brands and manufacturers must prepare to provide verifiable, real-time production data across the entire supply chain.
Aware™ Traceability Technology, a global platform connecting physical products with public blockchain-backed data, is emerging as a strategic enabler for this transformation. TexSPACE Today sat down with Muyeed Hasan, Country Manager (Bangladesh) at Aware™, to discuss how Bangladesh’s textile sector can leverage traceability technology to enhance global competitiveness and regulatory readiness.
TexSPACE Today: Muyeed, could you give us an overview of Aware™ and its role in traceability?
Muyeed Hasan: Aware™’s end goal is to enable manufacturers to provide complete, real-time traceability to end consumers and brands. We have engineered a platform that connects the physical product to public blockchain data, which can then be translated into all key compliance requirements—such as the EU DPP, EPR, ESPR, and the USA’s UFLPA.
What makes Aware™ different is that we’re not just mapping the supply chain through audits. Instead, we ensure that traceability flows with real-time production. This means the data captured during production is immutable, transparent, and instantly accessible, ensuring a responsible and trusted supply chain.
TexSPACE Today: Many upcoming regulations, like DPP, have strict timelines. How should Bangladesh’s manufacturers prepare for this shift?
Muyeed Hasan: Absolutely, the timelines are crucial. By 2027, DPP compliance becomes mandatory for many product categories in the EU, with advanced rollout starting from 2030 and full-scale implementation by 2033.
Bangladesh’s manufacturers are already well-connected to the EU, the USA, Australia, Japan, and other key markets. Owners—from first to third generation—understand these regulations are not optional. But what’s missing is the ‘know-how’—how to integrate traceability into daily operations.
This is not just about documentation. The purpose of DPP and UFLPA is to ensure that the entire supply chain is responsibly sourcing, producing, and treating people and the environment fairly. Aware™ helps manufacturers bridge this knowledge and technology gap by capturing real-time production data, which builds both brand and consumer trust.
TexSPACE Today: How can real-time data improve compliance and reduce operational challenges for manufacturers?
Muyeed Hasan: This is a key point. Currently, most supply chain information starts at the end of the chain and is then backtracked to the beginning during audits. This leaves room for errors, oversights, or manipulation—not necessarily intentional, but systemic.
By providing real-time production data, manufacturers don’t need to spend months preparing for 100+ audits each year. The data is already there, transparent, and verifiable. This not only simplifies audits and certifications, but also positions Bangladesh as one of the most transparent textile sourcing destinations globally.
TexSPACE Today: Bangladesh is already leading in sustainable manufacturing. How does traceability fit into that narrative?
Muyeed Hasan: Bangladesh is indeed ahead of the curve. We have the largest number of LEED green factories in the world, producing for top global brands. Sustainability is part of the industry’s DNA—whether through green factories or traditional recycling practices that have existed here for decades.
The next step is data transparency. If we can give consumers instant access to DPP and UFLPA compliance data—when they scan a “Made in Bangladesh” product—it will elevate Bangladesh’s global image. We will not only have the trust of brands but also direct consumer confidence, which is invaluable in a competitive global market.
TexSPACE Today: Finally, what message would you like to share with Bangladesh’s textile manufacturers?
Muyeed Hasan: The message is simple: traceability is the future. It’s not just about meeting regulatory requirements; it’s about building long-term competitiveness. Bangladesh has the manufacturing strength, sustainability leadership, and global market access. Now, we need to adopt real-time traceability technologies to secure our position in the evolving global textile landscape.
