What must a home textile product page show before an online purchase?
Under Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011, the fibre composition must be clearly visible before the purchase, including online. Only the fibre names in Annex I may be used, such as cotton, flax (or linen) and wool, in the official language of the country of sale unless that country provides otherwise.
Can we call a product “100% linen” or “virgin wool”?
“100%”, “pure” or “all” may be used only for products made of one fibre, with up to 2% of other fibres where technically unavoidable, or 5% after carding. “Virgin wool” is allowed only for wool never used in a finished product that meets the Regulation's other conditions. Each language has its own term: “natūralioji vilna” in Lithuanian, “pirmlietojuma vilna” or “cirptā vilna” in Latvian, “uus vill” in Estonian.
How should Black Friday and Christmas discounts be shown?
Every announced price reduction must state the prior price: the lowest price you applied in at least the 30 days before the reduction. In case C-330/23 (September 2024), the EU Court of Justice ruled that a percentage discount must be calculated from that price as well. Authorities check: in its Black Friday 2025 check of 27 e-shops, Latvia's PTAC found that in 41.57% of discount offers showing 30-day price information, the discount was not calculated from that price.
Can we call our textiles “eco-friendly” or “green”?
Only with recognised excellent environmental performance, such as the EU Ecolabel or an officially recognised EN ISO 14024 ecolabel. Directive (EU) 2024/825 bans generic environmental claims without that proof, sustainability labels without a certification scheme or public authority behind them, and whole-product claims that concern only one part. Member States had to apply these rules from 27 September 2026.
Do Google Shopping ads work in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia?
Not yet. On 28 October 2026, Google's Merchant Center list of countries supported for Shopping ads and free listings did not include Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia. At home we use Google Search, Performance Max and Demand Gen, Meta catalogue ads and marketplaces, and run Shopping only in export markets where it is live, such as Finland, Poland, Germany and Sweden. We will add it when Shopping ads open in the Baltics.
What does textile producer responsibility mean for a home textile brand?
Directive (EU) 2025/1892 requires every EU country to set up extended producer responsibility for textiles by 17 April 2028, and to apply it to micro-enterprises from 17 April 2029. Producers will pay for collecting, sorting and recycling products such as blankets, bed linen, towels and curtains, and sellers shipping to consumers in another EU country will need an authorised representative there. Floor rugs are not on the EU list. Latvia already runs a textile scheme under Cabinet Regulation No 359, in force since 1 July 2024. A digital product passport is not required yet; the Commission plans textile rules, focused on apparel, for late 2027.
How much does home textile marketing cost in the Baltics?
APG Media's work starts from €990 per month excluding VAT. Ad spend is separate and paid directly to the platforms. The fee depends on how many markets, languages and channels you need, the size of your range, creative volume and tracking work. You get a scoped proposal after a short review.
Should we sell through marketplaces or our own e-shop?
Usually both. Marketplaces such as Pigu.lt, 220.lv and Kaup24.ee bring reach, while your own shop keeps the margin and the customer relationship. We protect your brand searches and give shoppers a reason to buy direct, such as sets or colours sold only there.
How can a home textile brand get recommended by ChatGPT or Google AI Overviews?
AI assistants build answers from sources they trust: clear product pages, marketplace listings, reviews and media articles. We find the prompts that mention competitors, make your product and care pages easier to cite, and track progress monthly. Nobody can guarantee a mention.