This blog explores Spain’s draft textile EPR decree and what it means for producers of clothing, footwear, and related goods. Learn about key obligations, affected product categories, and how to prepare for compliance under this landmark regulation.
Is your business ready for the Spain textile EPR decree?
Spain has officially signalled a new era for circular fashion and waste reduction. On 23 June 2025, the Spanish government published its Draft Royal Decree on textile and footwear waste, a move that introduces a comprehensive Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework and could reshape the entire textile value chain.
The Spain textile EPR decree places financial and organisational responsibility on producers to ensure their products are collected, sorted, reused, and recycled after use, going well beyond the requirements seen in other EU countries.
Spain’s proposal introduces one of the broadest scopes of textile EPR in Europe to date. Here’s what it covers:
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With textile waste volumes rising due to fast fashion and declining product lifespans, this legislation aims to:
If your business places textile or footwear products on the Spanish market, this draft decree will likely require significant operational changes, including legal compliance, supply chain transparency, and data management upgrades.
Understanding your obligations early will be crucial. Companies should begin:
You may also want to compare this with Textile EPR in the Netherlands, which already includes environmental modulation and similar reporting requirements.
Spain’s draft decree marks a decisive shift toward circularity, holding producers accountable for the environmental footprint of textile and footwear products. While the regulation is still in draft form, the direction is clear: sustainability is no longer optional, it’s expected.
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