Yes, significantly. Due to the fee modulation system, products designed for disposal will pay a premium fee, while products designed for circularity will pay a lower fee. Procurement decisions on material selection are now directly linked to the future Textile EPR tax burden. Materials that are difficult to recycle (complex blends, multiple components) will result in higher compliance costs.

Key Takeaway: The Textile EPR fee modulation system makes cheap, complex materials more expensive in the long run, while circular design lowers your total cost of ownership (TCO).