Lappa Provides
WinShape
with an All-in-One Platform in the EU
Seamless EPR registration and reporting across the EU – fully automated, consistently compliant, and tailored to the needs of large international brands managing complex supply chains.
With Lappa, WinShape has been able to:
Register under applicable textile, footwear, and packaging EPR schemes in relevant European Union countries
Appoint EPR authorized representatives where required by national regulations
Receive clear guidance on eco-fee structures and cost implications related to textile and footwear products
About WinShape
WinShape is an organization engaged in the production and distribution of apparel, footwear, and textile-based products used across programs, events, and community initiatives. Through its operations and international distribution activities, WinShape places textile and footwear products on the European market.
As a producer and distributor of textiles and footwear sold within the European Union, WinShape is subject to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations related to textiles, footwear, and packaging waste, particularly in countries where dedicated textile EPR schemes are already in force.
Website: winshape.org
Industry: Textiles & Footwear
Path to European EPR Compliance
As environmental regulations across Europe expanded to include textiles and footwear under Extended Producer Responsibility frameworks, WinShape identified the need to ensure compliance in the countries where its products are distributed.
Several EU member states—most notably France—require producers and importers of textiles and footwear to register with national producer responsibility organizations, report volumes placed on the market, and contribute eco-fees that finance the collection, reuse, and recycling of textile waste. These obligations vary by country and are expected to expand further under upcoming EU sustainability legislation.
For an organization operating across borders, managing textile EPR compliance involved navigating different registration processes, reporting rules, and fee structures. Without a structured compliance approach, WinShape faced risks including regulatory penalties, reporting delays, and potential restrictions on product distribution.
Why Lappa
After reviewing potential compliance partners, WinShape selected Lappa for its deep expertise in European EPR regulations, experience supporting textile and footwear producers, and its ability to manage multi-country EPR obligations through a centralized compliance platform.
Key strengths included:
- Managing legal prerequisites for EPR registration in each country, including textile and footwear EPR schemes
- Clarifying which product categories and materials fall under EPR obligations in each jurisdiction
- Providing transparent cost estimates, timelines, and structured invoicing
Offering ongoing support for reporting, eco-fee administration, and compliance maintenance
Results & Impact
Successfully register under textile and footwear EPR schemes in key EU markets, meeting local producer responsibility obligations
Reduce regulatory risk and uncertainty through Lappa’s country-specific EPR expertise
Establish structured data classification and data collection processes for textile and footwear reporting
Streamline EPR reporting workflows across European jurisdictions through automation and centralized compliance oversight
What’s Next
As European EPR regulations continue to evolve—particularly with expected expansion of textile and footwear producer responsibility frameworks—WinShape plans to maintain full regulatory compliance across its European distribution footprint.
Lappa will continue supporting WinShape as a long-term compliance partner, assisting with EPR renewals, ongoing reporting, regulatory updates, and expansion into additional European markets as requirements and operations evolve.