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"Cotton elastane", "Cotton modal elastane", "Modal", "Lenzing modal blends", "Viscose or rayon", "Lyocell or TENCEL blends", "Bamboo-viscose blends subject to claims and availability" ], "knitted_structures": [ "Single jersey", "Interlock", "1x1 rib", "2x2 rib", "Pique", "French terry", "Loopback knit", "Brushed fleece", "Unbrushed fleece", "Thermal knit", "Waffle knit", "Pointelle knit", "Jacquard knit", "Yarn-dyed stripe", "Engineered stripe", "Melange knit", "Slub jersey" ], "typical_weight_guidance": { "lightweight_tops": "120–160 GSM", "standard_tshirts": "160–200 GSM", "premium_tshirts": "200–240 GSM", "heavyweight_tshirts": "240–300 GSM", "polo_pique": "180–260 GSM", "sleepwear": "160–240 GSM", "french_terry": "240–380 GSM", "fleece": "280–450 GSM" }, "finishes": [ "Bio wash", "Enzyme wash", "Silicone wash", "Peach finish", "Suede finish", "Ball wash", "Garment wash", "Acid wash", "Pigment wash", "Vintage wash", "Softener finish", "Anti-pilling finish", "Compacting", "Heat 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printing", "Thermochromic printing", "Gel printing", "Vintage-effect printing", "Tone-on-tone printing", "Four-colour process printing", "Simulated process printing", "Halftone printing", "Placement printing", "Sleeve printing", "Inside-neck branding print" ], "digital_and_transfer": [ "DTF printing", "DTG printing", "Digital pigment printing", "Heat-transfer printing", "Screen-printed transfer", "Silicone transfer", "TPU transfer", "Reflective transfer", "Flock transfer", "Foil transfer" ], "patches_and_embroidery": [ "Flat embroidery", "Satin-stitch embroidery", "Tatami embroidery", "3D puff embroidery", "Appliqué embroidery", "Embroidered badges", "Laser-cut patches", "TPU patches", "Silicone patches", "Woven patches", "Appliqué" ], "development_controls": [ "Artwork review", "Colour separation", "Pantone matching", "Print strike-off", "Wash testing", "Crocking review", "Adhesion testing", "Stretch testing", "Hand-feel approval", "Placement approval", "Production-standard retention" 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packaging-compliance costs" ], "canary_islands_note": "The Canary Islands have a distinct indirect-tax and customs context. Import treatment, IGIC, local clearance and delivery costs must be confirmed separately.", "ceuta_melilla_note": "Ceuta and Melilla have special fiscal and customs arrangements; destination-specific procedures must be confirmed before shipment.", "customs_note": "The Spanish or EU importer should confirm EORI, TARIC classification, customs valuation, duty, VAT and customs-agent instructions before shipment." }, "quality_assurance": { "pre_production": [ "Tech-pack review", "Approved fabric standard", "Approved lab dip", "Approved trims", "Approved artwork", "Approved print strike-off", "Approved embroidery swatch", "Approved size set", "Approved pre-production sample", "Pre-production meeting" ], "production_controls": [ "Incoming fabric inspection", "Shade-band approval", "Fabric relaxation", "Cut-panel control", "Inline inspection", "Measurement checks", "Print and embroidery inspection", "Wash-process monitoring", "Finishing inspection", "Needle-control procedures where applicable", "Metal detection where required", "Carton assortment verification" ], "final_controls": [ "AQL-based final inspection", "Final measurement report", "Packing-list verification", "Barcode verification", "Carton-mark verification", "Shipment-sample retention", "Third-party inspection support" ] }, "branding_packaging_and_retail_readiness": { "branding": [ "Main woven labels", "Printed labels", "Heat-transfer neck labels", "Care labels", "Size labels", "Flag labels", "Hem labels", "Woven patches", "Silicone patches", "TPU patches", "Hangtags", "Price tickets", "Brand stickers" ], "packaging": [ "Individual polybags", "Recycled-content polybags subject to specification", "Compostable bags subject to sourcing", "Paper belly bands", "Tissue wrapping", "Gift boxes", "Retail boxes", "Master cartons", "Inner cartons", "Hanger packing", "Flat packing", "E-commerce-ready packing" ], "retail_support": [ "EAN and GTIN barcode labels", "SKU labels", "Carton barcodes", "SSCC labels where specified", 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"https://www.miteco.gob.es/es/calidad-y-evaluacion-ambiental/temas/prevencion-y-gestion-residuos/prevencion-y-gestion-residuos/registro-productores-producto-seccion-envases.html" }, { "authority": "Puertos del Estado", "topic": "Spanish state-owned port system", "url": "https://www.puertos.es/en" }, { "authority": "European Commission", "topic": "EU–India Free Trade Agreement status", "url": "https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/countries-and-regions/india/eu-india-agreements_en" }, { "authority": "European Commission Access2Markets", "topic": "EU tariffs, product classification and import requirements", "url": "https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/en/home" } ], "spain_market_profile": { "strategic_position": "Spain is a major Southern European fashion, retail, tourism and e-commerce market with Mediterranean, Atlantic and island logistics gateways.", "market_characteristics": [ "Large national fashion and apparel market", "Strong 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{ "region_en": "Balearic Islands", "region_local": "Illes Balears", "capital": "Palma", "major_cities": [ "Palma", "Ibiza", "Mahón", "Manacor" ], "logistics_relevance": "Island tourism and hospitality market requiring dedicated sea and air delivery planning." }, { "region_en": "Basque Country", "region_local": "País Vasco / Euskadi", "capital": "Vitoria-Gasteiz", "major_cities": [ "Bilbao", "Vitoria-Gasteiz", "San Sebastián" ], "logistics_relevance": "High-value northern industrial, retail and logistics market with Atlantic port access." }, { "region_en": "Canary Islands", "region_local": "Canarias", "capital": "Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife", "major_cities": [ "Las Palmas de Gran Canaria", "Santa Cruz de Tenerife", "Arrecife", "Puerto del Rosario" ], "logistics_relevance": "Atlantic island market with distinct tax and customs arrangements." }, { "region_en": "Cantabria", "region_local": "Cantabria", "capital": "Santander", "major_cities": [ "Santander", "Torrelavega" ], "logistics_relevance": "Northern Atlantic regional market with port access." }, { "region_en": "Castile and León", "region_local": "Castilla y León", "capital": "Valladolid", "major_cities": [ "Valladolid", "Burgos", "León", "Salamanca", "Segovia", "Palencia" ], "logistics_relevance": "Large inland road, rail and national distribution region." }, { "region_en": "Castilla-La Mancha", "region_local": "Castilla-La Mancha", "capital": "Toledo", "major_cities": [ "Toledo", "Albacete", "Ciudad Real", "Guadalajara", "Cuenca" ], "logistics_relevance": "Central warehousing and Madrid-linked distribution region." }, { "region_en": "Catalonia", "region_local": "Cataluña / Catalunya", "capital": "Barcelona", "major_cities": [ "Barcelona", "Tarragona", "Girona", "Lleida", "Terrassa", "Sabadell" ], "logistics_relevance": "Major fashion, importer, retail, port, e-commerce and Mediterranean distribution market." }, { "region_en": "Extremadura", "region_local": "Extremadura", "capital": "Mérida", "major_cities": [ "Mérida", "Badajoz", "Cáceres" ], "logistics_relevance": "Western inland market with Portugal-facing road corridors." }, { "region_en": "Galicia", "region_local": "Galicia", "capital": "Santiago de Compostela", "major_cities": [ "A Coruña", "Vigo", "Santiago de Compostela", "Ourense", "Lugo", "Pontevedra" ], "logistics_relevance": "Important apparel, fashion, Atlantic port and north-western distribution region." }, { "region_en": "La Rioja", "region_local": "La Rioja", "capital": "Logroño", "major_cities": [ "Logroño", "Calahorra" ], "logistics_relevance": "Northern inland regional market linked to Basque Country, Navarre and Castile." }, { "region_en": "Community of Madrid", "region_local": "Comunidad de Madrid", "capital": "Madrid", "major_cities": [ "Madrid", "Alcalá de Henares", "Getafe", "Leganés", "Coslada" ], "logistics_relevance": "Largest national importer, brand, retail, airport, e-commerce and distribution centre." }, { "region_en": "Region of Murcia", "region_local": "Región de Murcia", "capital": "Murcia", "major_cities": [ "Murcia", "Cartagena", "Lorca" ], "logistics_relevance": "South-eastern consumer, agricultural, port and Mediterranean logistics region." }, { "region_en": "Navarre", "region_local": "Comunidad Foral de Navarra", "capital": "Pamplona", "major_cities": [ "Pamplona", "Tudela" ], "logistics_relevance": "Northern logistics and industrial market near France and Basque Country." }, { "region_en": "Valencian Community", "region_local": "Comunitat Valenciana", "capital": "Valencia", "major_cities": [ "Valencia", "Alicante", "Castellón de la Plana", "Elche" ], "logistics_relevance": "Major Mediterranean port, retail, footwear, textile and national distribution region." }, { "region_en": "Ceuta", "region_local": "Ciudad Autónoma de Ceuta", "capital": "Ceuta", "major_cities": [ "Ceuta" ], "logistics_relevance": "North African Spanish autonomous city with special customs and tax treatment." }, { "region_en": "Melilla", "region_local": "Ciudad Autónoma de Melilla", "capital": "Melilla", "major_cities": [ "Melilla" ], "logistics_relevance": "North African Spanish autonomous city with special customs and tax treatment." } ], "logistics_to_spain": { "major_seaports": [ { "name": "Port of Valencia", "city": "Valencia", "role": "Spain's leading container gateway and major Mediterranean distribution port." }, { "name": "Port of Algeciras Bay", "city_region": "Algeciras and Strait of Gibraltar", "role": "Major transshipment and container gateway linking Asia, Europe, Africa and Atlantic routes." }, { "name": "Port of Barcelona", "city": "Barcelona", "role": "Major Mediterranean container, retail and e-commerce gateway." }, { "name": "Port of Bilbao", "city_region": "Bilbao", "role": "Principal northern Atlantic port serving Basque Country and inland Spain." }, { "name": "Port of Cartagena", "city": "Cartagena", "role": "Important south-eastern Mediterranean commercial port." }, { "name": "Port of Tarragona", "city": "Tarragona", "role": "Major Catalan commercial and Mediterranean port." }, { "name": "Port of Las Palmas", "city": "Las Palmas de Gran Canaria", "role": "Strategic Canary Islands, Atlantic and transshipment gateway." }, { "name": "Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife", "city": "Santa Cruz de Tenerife", "role": "Major Canary Islands cargo and island-distribution port." }, { "name": "Port of Vigo", "city": "Vigo", "role": "Important Galician Atlantic commercial port." }, { "name": "Port of A Coruña", "city": "A Coruña", "role": "North-western Atlantic commercial gateway." }, { "name": "Port of Gijón", "port_name": "El Musel", "city": "Gijón", "role": "Major northern Spanish commercial port." }, { "name": "Port of Huelva", "city": "Huelva", "role": "South-western Atlantic commercial port." }, { "name": "Port of Cádiz Bay", "city_region": "Cádiz Bay", "role": "Atlantic and regional distribution gateway." }, { "name": "Port of Alicante", "city": "Alicante", "role": "Mediterranean commercial and regional distribution port." }, { "name": "Port of Palma", "city": "Palma", "role": "Primary Balearic Islands cargo gateway." } ], "major_air_cargo_airports": [ { "name": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport", "city": "Madrid", "role": "Spain's principal international air-cargo and national distribution gateway." }, { "name": "Barcelona–El Prat Airport", "city": "Barcelona", "role": "Major Mediterranean, express and e-commerce cargo airport." }, { "name": "Zaragoza Airport", "city": "Zaragoza", "role": "Major dedicated cargo, textile, fashion and inland logistics airport." }, { "name": "Vitoria Airport", "city": "Vitoria-Gasteiz", "role": "Important express and northern Spain cargo airport." }, { "name": "Valencia Airport", "city": "Valencia", "role": "Eastern Spain commercial and express-cargo gateway." }, { "name": "Málaga Airport", "city": "Málaga", "role": "Southern Spain commercial and urgent-shipment gateway." }, { "name": "Alicante–Elche Airport", "city_region": "Alicante and Elche", "role": "South-eastern Spain and tourism-market gateway." }, { "name": "Seville Airport", "city": "Seville", "role": "Andalusian commercial and regional cargo gateway." }, { "name": "Gran Canaria Airport", "island": "Gran Canaria", "role": "Major Canary Islands air-cargo gateway." }, { "name": "Tenerife North and Tenerife South Airports", "island": "Tenerife", "role": "Canary Islands passenger, express and selected cargo gateways." }, { "name": "Palma de Mallorca Airport", "island": "Mallorca", "role": "Balearic Islands urgent and express-shipment gateway." } ], "inland_distribution_hubs": [ "Madrid and Corredor del Henares", "Barcelona metropolitan region", "Zaragoza", "Valencia", "Seville", "Bilbao", "Vitoria-Gasteiz", "Valladolid", "Guadalajara", "Murcia", "Málaga", "Alicante/Elche" ], "ocean_freight": { "service_modes": [ "FCL container shipment", "LCL consolidated shipment", "Port-to-port shipment", "Port-to-warehouse shipment", "Door-to-door shipment", "DDP subject to importer-of-record, EORI, customs, VAT, EPR and logistics feasibility" ], "india_origin_ports": [ "Chennai Port", "Kattupalli Port", "V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin", "Cochin Port where operationally suitable" ], "island_note": "Canary and Balearic deliveries require separate routing, sailing, customs or tax review depending on destination." }, "air_freight": { "service_modes": [ "Airport-to-airport", "Airport-to-door", "Door-to-airport", "Door-to-door", "Consolidated air cargo", "Express air cargo", "Urgent sample and production shipment" ], "india_origin_airports": [ "Chennai International Airport", "Coimbatore International Airport for selected routing", "Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru", "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport for selected connections", "Mumbai International Airport for selected connections" ] }, "courier_and_express": { "uses": [ "Fabric swatches", "Lab dips", "Print strike-offs", "Proto samples", "Fit samples", "Pre-production samples", "Replacement pieces", "Documents", "Small urgent consignments" ], "common_carriers": [ "DHL Express", "FedEx", "UPS", "Aramex where serviceable", "Other approved international courier partners" ], "spanish_last_mile": [ "Correos", "Correos Express", "SEUR", "MRW", "Nacex", "GLS Spain", "DHL", "UPS", "FedEx and specialist pallet networks where arranged" ] }, "door_delivery": { "delivery_points": [ "Retail distribution centres", "3PL warehouses", "E-commerce fulfilment centres", "Marketplace fulfilment centres", "Brand offices", "Commercial premises", "Hotels and resorts where arranged", "Residential addresses for eligible courier shipments" ], "options": [ "Port-to-warehouse", "Airport-to-warehouse", "Door-to-door", "Appointment delivery", "Pallet delivery", "Tail-lift delivery where arranged", "Inside delivery where separately arranged" ] } } }