KOREA–ASIA CIRCULAR ALLIANCE (KCA)
KOREA–ASIA CIRCULAR ALLIANCE (KCA)
KOREA–ASIA CIRCULAR ALLIANCE (KCA)
A Regional Platform for Circular Fashion & Asia–EU Interoperability
A Regional Platform for Circular Fashion & Asia–EU Interoperability
A Regional Platform for Circular Fashion & Asia–EU Interoperability
Korea–Asia Circular Alliance (KCA) is a regional collaboration platform initiated by CARE ID to advance circular fashion ecosystems across Asia while enabling practical interoperability with evolving EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) frameworks.
KCA is built on a simple recognition:
Circular fashion cannot scale without structured, interoperable product information.
The transition toward circularity and digital transparency represents a structural transformation of the textile and apparel value chain — requiring coordinated alignment between manufacturers, recyclers, brands, associations, research institutions, and policy actors across the region.
Korea–Asia Circular Alliance (KCA) is a regional collaboration platform initiated by CARE ID to advance circular fashion ecosystems across Asia while enabling practical interoperability with evolving EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) frameworks.
KCA is built on a simple recognition:
Circular fashion cannot scale without structured, interoperable product information.
The transition toward circularity and digital transparency represents a structural transformation of the textile and apparel value chain — requiring coordinated alignment between manufacturers, recyclers, brands, associations, research institutions, and policy actors across the region.
Korea–Asia Circular Alliance (KCA) is a regional collaboration platform initiated by CARE ID to advance circular fashion ecosystems across Asia while enabling practical interoperability with evolving EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) frameworks.
KCA is built on a simple recognition:
Circular fashion cannot scale without structured, interoperable product information.
The transition toward circularity and digital transparency represents a structural transformation of the textile and apparel value chain — requiring coordinated alignment between manufacturers, recyclers, brands, associations, research institutions, and policy actors across the region.
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A Collaboration-Led Circular Interoperability Roadmap
A Collaboration-Led Circular Interoperability Roadmap
A Collaboration-Led Circular Interoperability Roadmap
KCA supports the development of a practical Asia–EU interoperability pathway through structured collaboration rather than new standard creation.
KCA supports the development of a practical Asia–EU interoperability pathway through structured collaboration rather than new standard creation.
KCA supports the development of a practical Asia–EU interoperability pathway through structured collaboration rather than new standard creation.
The alliance focuses on:
The alliance focuses on:
The alliance focuses on:
Shared information models for circular product data
Alignment of data fields across value-chain actors
Interoperable identifier approaches
Reference architectures suited to manufacturing-led supply chains
Shared information models for circular product data
Alignment of data fields across value-chain actors
Interoperable identifier approaches
Reference architectures suited to manufacturing-led supply chains
Through engagement with European initiatives such as CIRPASS-2, UNECE traceability workstreams, and circular economy networks, KCA contributes to translating EU regulatory requirements into operationally realistic models for Asian circular fashion ecosystems.
The objective is compatibility, scalability, and gradual adoption — not duplication.
Through engagement with European initiatives such as CIRPASS-2, UNECE traceability workstreams, and circular economy networks, KCA contributes to translating EU regulatory requirements into operationally realistic models for Asian circular fashion ecosystems.
The objective is compatibility, scalability, and gradual adoption — not duplication.
Through engagement with European initiatives such as CIRPASS-2, UNECE traceability workstreams, and circular economy networks, KCA contributes to translating EU regulatory requirements into operationally realistic models for Asian circular fashion ecosystems.
The objective is compatibility, scalability, and gradual adoption — not duplication.
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Strategic Focus (2025–2026)
Strategic Focus (2025–2026)
Strategic Focus (2025–2026)
Regional circular fashion dialogue across Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam and selected ASEAN economies
Korea–Asia Circular Alliance seminars
Pilot implementation initiatives supporting digital readiness
Development of reference models for circular product data coordination
Contribution to applied R&D and regional knowledge exchange
Regional circular fashion dialogue across Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam and selected ASEAN economies
Korea–Asia Circular Alliance seminars
Pilot implementation initiatives supporting digital readiness
Development of reference models for circular product data coordination
Contribution to applied R&D and regional knowledge exchange
These initiatives aim to strengthen regional value chains, improve regulatory preparedness, and accelerate the transition toward circular fashion systems.
These initiatives aim to strengthen regional value chains, improve regulatory preparedness, and accelerate the transition toward circular fashion systems.
These initiatives aim to strengthen regional value chains, improve regulatory preparedness, and accelerate the transition toward circular fashion systems.
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Who Can Participate
Who Can Participate
Who Can Participate
KCA welcomes stakeholders across the circular fashion ecosystem, including:
KCA welcomes stakeholders across the circular fashion ecosystem, including:
KCA welcomes stakeholders across the circular fashion ecosystem, including:
Textile and garment manufacturers
Fibre and material suppliers
Textile recyclers and circular feedstock providers
Repair and refurbishment actors
Brands and exporters
Industry associations
Testing and certification bodies
Technology and digital infrastructure providers
Fashion academic institutions
Research and policy organisations
Textile and garment manufacturers
Fibre and material suppliers
Textile recyclers and circular feedstock providers
Repair and refurbishment actors
Brands and exporters
Industry associations
Testing and certification bodies
Technology and digital infrastructure providers
Fashion academic institutions
Research and policy organisations
KCA operates as a collaborative alliance platform during its initial formation phase and is not structured as a commercial membership programme.
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Participation Process
Participation Process
Participation Process
Step 1 — Expression of Interest
Step 2 — Alignment Discussion
An introductory dialogue to explore participation scope and potential contribution areas.
Step 3 — Inclusion in Alliance Network
Step 1 — Expression of Interest
Step 2 — Alignment Discussion
An introductory dialogue to explore participation scope and potential contribution areas.
Step 3 — Inclusion in Alliance Network
Step 1 — Expression of Interest
Step 2 — Alignment Discussion
An introductory dialogue to explore participation scope and potential contribution areas.
Step 3 — Inclusion in Alliance Network
Participants receive:
Alliance updates
Seminar invitations
Working session access
Participants receive:
Alliance updates
Seminar invitations
Working session access
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Through collaboration-led coordination, KCA seeks to build a workable Asia–EU circular interoperability ecosystem — grounded in regional realities and aligned with global transition pathways.
Through collaboration-led coordination, KCA seeks to build a workable Asia–EU circular interoperability ecosystem — grounded in regional realities and aligned with global transition pathways.
Through collaboration-led coordination, KCA seeks to build a workable Asia–EU circular interoperability ecosystem — grounded in regional realities and aligned with global transition pathways.
Join the Korea–Asia Circular Alliance
Join the Korea–Asia Circular Alliance
Join the Korea–Asia Circular Alliance