Attributes and outlines

Upload raw data in zDirect to enrich your articles

Learn how to upload your raw data via zDirect to enrich your live article listings automatically.

High-value attributes and the Attributes insights dashboard

Learn how to enrich your articles with high-value attributes, elevating your Product Detail Pages (PDPs), with the help of the new Attributes insights dashboard.

How to map high-value attributes

Learn how to map your high-value attributes in your in-house or integrator system.

Recent changes to attributes requirements

Find out more about the recent changes to requirements for article attributes.

Material mapping guide

This article contains information about what materials are and are not allowed on Zalando when you're onboarding articles.

Article mapping guide

In this guide, you will find important information about article mapping for the categories Textile, Shoes, Sports, Accessories, Beauty, Toys and Electronics.

Fit and Shape - article attributes

Here we outline the Fit and Shape attributes, and how to more accurately describe these details in your article descriptions.

Drawstring, cord and zip closure requirements - Kids textile

This article will help you understand the legal requirements for cord, drawstring and zip closures in kids' textiles. It also explains how to submit this information and resolve any related error status codes.

Zalando material naming standards

Here you'll find a list of material abbreviations for reference to be used in your article submissions and updates.

How to use colour labels for more inclusivity

This article offers insights into recognising bias in colour labels and provides guidance on substituting them with more inclusive alternatives.

Zalando attribute requirements table

Find detailed information about the mandatory, mandatory if applicable, and optional attributes for each available silhouette.

Attributes: Updating attributes of existing articles

Sometimes certain attributes that are displayed to our customers in the PDP need to be updated after the article is live. Please follow the steps outlined in this article to do so.

Provide article data in the Description attribute

Learn how to use the Description field now that the Special Description (SD) field is retired.

Attribute guidelines (E - H)

Improve your article visibility by providing accurate and detailed data for articles. Here you'll find information for attributes starting with E to H.

Attribute guidelines (A - D)

Improve your article visibility by providing accurate and detailed data for articles. Here you'll find information for attributes starting with A-D.

Attribute guidelines (I - S)

Improve your article visibility by providing accurate and detailed data for articles. Here you'll find information for attributes starting with I to S.

Attribute guidelines (T - Z)

Improve your article visibility by providing accurate and detailed data for articles. Here you'll find information for attributes starting with T to Z..

How to update existing and onboard new articles with product standard (sustainability) attribute data

In this guide we have outlined the steps you need to take to share the required sustainability-related product standards (sustainability attribute data) with us

Introduction to outline guides, related status codes and how to resolve them

Learn about the essential outline categories (also known as article types or formerly silhouette guides) required to onboard your articles to Zalando.

Outline guide for kids underwear, nightwear, hosiery and beachwear

Find image examples to help you identify and select the right outline (article type) for kids underwear, nightwear, hosiery and beachwear.

Silhouette guide for kids shoes

Here are image examples of silhouettes for kids' shoes.

Outline guide for kids textile

Find image additional examples to help you identify and select the right outline (article type) for kids textile articles.

Outline guide for women's underwear, nightwear, hosiery and beachwear

Find image examples to help you identify and select the right outline (article type) for women’s underwear, nightwear, hosiery and beachwear.

Outline guide for women's shoes

Find image examples to help you identify and select the right outline (article type) for women’s sandals, boots and sneakers.

Outline guide for women's textile

Find image examples to help you identify and select the right outline for women’s textile articles.

Silhouette guide for men's textile

Here you'll find image examples of silhouettes for men's t-shirts, pullovers, trousers, etc.

Outline guide for men's shoes

Find image examples to help you identify and select the right outline (article type) for men's shoes such as boots, sneakers, ankle boots, etc.

Outline guide for men's underwear, nightwear, hosiery and beachwear

Use these outline image examples for underwear, nightwear, hosiery and beachwear to help you select the correct outline.

Silhouette guide for sports textile

Here you'll find image examples of silhouettes for sports textiles.

Outline guide for sports accessories and equipment

Here you'll find product image examples that fall under the outlines for sports accessories and equipment.

Silhouette guide for sports underwear, hosiery and beachwear

Here you'll find examples of images for silhouettes for underwear, hosiery and beachwear.

Outline guide for sports shoes

Find image examples to help you identify and select the right outline (article type) for low shoes, boots and sandals.

Outline guide for accessories

View image examples to help you select the correct outline, formerly known as silhouette, for your accessories.