Provides a textile-focused platform combining washable RFID THREADS® UHF Digital Product Passports, QR/NFC and RFID reader integration to enable interoperable traceability, regulatory compliance and reverse-logistics for textile circularity.
Circularity Relevance
Core
The platform is explicitly designed to enable circular outcomes for textiles (DPPs, traceability, recycling pathways and EPR compliance), not merely sustainability reporting. Source: Global Circular Network, 2024
Circular Role
SupportEnabler
GCN provides a traceability and DPP platform and links hardware and service partners rather than operating large-scale collection or recycling facilities directly. Source: Global Circular Network, 2024
Circular Type
Traceability
• Digital Product Passports (DPPs)
Core product is a Digital Product Passport implemented via washable RFID THREADS® UHF tags, with QR/NFC options for B2C and integrations for RFID readers and interoperability (UNTP, GS1). Source: Global Circular Network, 2024
R Strategy
R8 - Recycle, R3 - Reuse, R1 - Rethink
Primary emphasis on enabling material recovery and recycling through traceability (R8). Secondary support for reuse (R3) and access/rethink models (R1) is indicated by enabling circular business models and compliance for brands. Evidence is primarily from site descriptions and use-cases. Source: Global Circular Network, 2024
Circular Business Model
Circular Logistics, Take-back / Buy-back
Platform connects brands, EPR providers, sorters, recyclers and logistics partners to enable compliant reverse logistics and take-back schemes for textiles. Source: Global Circular Network, 2024
Organisational Type
ForProfit
Site lists an ABN (Australian Business Number) and pricing/feasibility study pages, indicating a commercial entity. Source: Global Circular Network, 2024
Sector
Fashion & Textiles
Website explicitly positions the platform for textile-based products, referencing textile regulations and textile circularity. Source: Global Circular Network, 2024
Geographical Reach
International
• Australia
Platform claims global/open-source traceability and participates in EU CIRPASS-2 project while listing an Australian ABN, indicating operations that span multiple countries. Source: Global Circular Network, 2024
Hardware Component
True
• Smart_Devices
• Data_Collection
• Asset_Tracking
Platform relies on washable RFID THREADS® UHF tags and RFID readers as integral components for Digital Product Passports and traceability across value chains. It is not fully clear whether GCN manufactures the hardware or integrates partner hardware. Source: Global Circular Network, 2024
Tech Map Relevance
Global Circular Network provides textile-focused Digital Product Passports and traceability tools that enable reverse logistics, compliance and material recovery - core circular functions evidenced on the company website. Source: Global Circular Network, 2024
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