Our Services

Our services are designed to support brands at different stages - from quick clarification to full implementation support

Examples of topics we may cover include:

• Digital Product Passport implications for fashion brands

• EU textile regulation developments

• supplier transparency expectations

• sustainability communication risks and greenwashing concerns

• how regulatory changes may affect your business model.

During the session, you receive:

• clear explanation of relevant EU regulatory requirements

• interpretation of what they may mean for your brand

• practical guidance and possible next steps

• answers to your specific questions.

Format

Online consultation
Duration: up to 90 minutes

Price: €260

CONSULTATION

This consultation is designed for fashion brands that need clear answers about a specific EU textile regulation topic.

It is a focused conversation where we discuss your question, explain the relevant regulatory context, and help you understand what it may mean for your business.

This service is ideal when you need expert interpretation and quick guidance, without committing to a larger consulting project.

This session is typically booked by:

• founders of small fashion brands

• CEOs or co-founders managing operations

• teams without internal sustainability or compliance specialists

Your brand may be in this situation if:

• you heard about a new regulation but don’t understand if it applies to you

• you want to avoid sustainability communication risks

• you need help interpreting a regulatory requirement

• you want to clarify a specific compliance concern.

During the session, we will discuss topics such as:

• which EU textile regulations may be relevant to your brand

• potential risk areas in your current operations

• priorities for regulatory preparation

• practical steps your brand can realistically begin implementing.

Within 3 working days, you will receive a structured document that includes:

• relevant regulatory areas to monitor

• priority preparation steps

• practical operational actions

• implementation considerations for your business.

This document serves as a clear preparation guideline your team can follow.

Format

Online strategy session & preparation guideline doc.
Duration: 2 hours

Price: €500

STRATEGIC SESSION

The Strategic Session helps fashion brands translate EU textile regulations into a clear preparation strategy and action guideline.

Instead of focusing on one question, this session looks at your brand as a whole and identifies what regulatory developments may mean for your operations.

The goal is to help you move from uncertainty to a structured and realistic preparation plan.

This service is most useful for brands that:

• want to prepare proactively for upcoming EU regulations

• feel unsure where to start with compliance preparation

• want clarity on what to prioritise first

• need a structured plan rather than isolated advice.

It is typically booked by founders or operations managers responsible for strategic decisions.

Depending on the project scope, support may involve:

• organising supplier documentation and information

• structuring product data for future transparency requirements

• preparing for Digital Product Passport requirements

• helping set up internal documentation processes

• coordinating communication with suppliers.

The goal is to turn regulatory preparation into a structured and manageable process.

Format

Project-based collaboration

Typical project duration: 1–4 months

Typical investment: (depending on project scope)

IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT

Some brands understand what needs to be done but do not have the time or internal expertise to organise the work.

Implementation Support provides external project management to help your brand gradually prepare for upcoming EU textile regulations.

Instead of only providing advice, this service focuses on practical coordination and implementation.

This service is suitable for brands that:

• already understand that regulatory changes will affect their operations

• want to organise supplier and product information properly

• do not have internal sustainability or compliance specialists

• need help coordinating preparation activities.

Workshop topics may include

• overview of upcoming EU textile regulations

• Digital Product Passport developments

• practical implications for fashion supply chains

• preparation steps for SMEs.

The goal is to provide clear, accessible explanations that translate complex policy discussions into practical industry understanding.

Format

Online or in-person sessions.

Typical formats include:

Online webinar (60–90 min)
Half-day workshop
Full-day seminar

Price: (depending on format)

WORKSHOPS & INDUSTRY TRAININGS

In addition to working directly with brands, Next Step of Fashion also provides educational workshops and seminars for industry organisations.

These sessions help industry audiences understand what the upcoming EU textile regulations mean in practice for fashion and textile businesses.

Workshops are typically organised by:

• fashion industry associations

• textile clusters

• innovation hubs and incubators

• business development organisations

• EU-funded project initiatives

• supplier networks and trade groups.

Not sure which service fits your situation?

Let's discuss how we can help you navigate EU regulations and build a competitive circular business model.

Book a free consultation to explore your transformation journey.

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