PIM for apparel and fashion
PIM software for fashion and clothing brands
ePIM PXM comes with a ready-made Apparel data model: 9 categories, 71 product types and the fields the law and the marketplaces ask for. Load your range, let AI fill the gaps, and publish complete, compliant products.
Ready on day one
The Apparel categories are already built
Every category is mapped to the GS1 GPC standard, Google’s product taxonomy and ECLASS, so your data fits retailer and marketplace feeds from the start.
Compliance built in
Fields the law and the marketplaces ask for
A sample of the required fields in the Apparel schema. Each one records which regulation or marketplace requires it, so nothing is missed when a product goes live.
| Field | Group | Requirement | Required by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre composition (fibre name + % by weight) | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | UK Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Composition) Regs 2012 / retained Reg (EU) 1007/2011; EU Reg 1007/2011 |
| Fibre name (controlled list) | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | Reg (EU) 1007/2011 Art 5 + Annex I (UK retained and EU) |
| Pure / 100% claim | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | Reg (EU) 1007/2011 Art 7 |
| Fibre composition per component (e.g. outer, lining) | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | Reg (EU) 1007/2011 Art 11; UK guidance |
| Contains non-textile parts of animal origin (textile footwear components) | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | Reg (EU) 1007/2011 Art 12 |
| Label / fibre information language | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | UK: English (Business Companion); EU: official language(s) of each Member State (Art 16(3)) |
| Target gender (Amazon) | Variant | Marketplace mandatory | Amazon (SP-API listings) |
| Age range description (Amazon) | Variant | Marketplace mandatory | Amazon (SP-API listings) |
| Apparel size class (Amazon) | Variant | Marketplace mandatory | Amazon |
| Zalando size group | Variant | Marketplace mandatory | Zalando (product_model tier) |
Regulations covered
| Regulation | Applies |
|---|---|
| Textile Fibre Names and Labelling Regulation (retained) | UK |
| Textile Fibre Names and Labelling Regulation | EU |
| Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985 | UK |
| Care labelling | UK |
Marketplace specs checked
Channel readiness scores in ePIM PXM show which products are missing what each channel needs, before a listing is rejected.
How ePIM PXM helps
From supplier file to live listing, without the retyping
- OnboardImport supplier spreadsheets; AI maps the columns onto the Apparel schema.
- EnrichAI writes descriptions and pulls specs from datasheets. Your team approves.
- CheckSee every gap against the law, Google, Amazon and your own channels.
- PublishPush to WooCommerce, export feeds, and compare live listings with your data.
Questions
PIM for apparel and fashion: questions
Is ePIM PXM a good PIM for apparel and fashion?
Yes. ePIM PXM includes a ready-made Apparel schema with 71 product types, the legal and marketplace fields for the market, and category mapping to GS1 GPC, Google product taxonomy and ECLASS, so you start with a proven data model.
Which regulations does the Apparel schema cover?
The schema includes fields for Care labelling, Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985, Textile Fibre Names and Labelling Regulation, Textile Fibre Names and Labelling Regulation (retained). Each legal field cites the regulation it comes from.
Can I change the Apparel schema?
Yes. The library schema is copied into your account, then you can add, remove or rename fields in Schema Studio. Your changes never affect other customers.