PIM for sports equipment
PIM software for sports equipment brands and retailers
ePIM PXM comes with a ready-made Sports data model: 22 categories, 153 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 Sports 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 Sports 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)) |
| Is personal protective equipment | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | Reg (EU) 2016/425 (EU, NI) / retained Reg 2016/425 + PPE (Enforcement) Regs 2018 (GB) |
| PPE risk category | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | Reg 2016/425 Annex I |
| Conformity marking | Legal & Safety | Legal mandatory | Reg 2016/425 Art 8 & 16; GOV.UK marking table |
| Type / batch / serial number | Identification | Legal mandatory | Reg 2016/425 Art 8 |
Regulations covered
| Regulation | Applies |
|---|---|
| Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (retained) + PPE (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 | UK |
| Personal Protective Equipment Regulation | EU |
| Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 | UK |
| Pedal Bicycles (Safety) Regulations 2010 | UK |
| Helmets for pedal cyclists, skateboards and roller skates (designated standard) | UK |
| Textile labelling (sportswear) | 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 Sports 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 sports equipment: questions
Is ePIM PXM a good PIM for sports equipment?
Yes. ePIM PXM includes a ready-made Sports schema with 153 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 Sports schema cover?
The schema includes fields for Helmets for pedal cyclists, skateboards and roller skates (designated standard), Pedal Bicycles (Safety) Regulations 2010, Personal Protective Equipment Regulation, Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (retained) + PPE (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and more. Each legal field cites the regulation it comes from.
Can I change the Sports 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.