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D. Hendriks Chairman Governing Council ETP Textiles & Clothing

D. Hendriks Chairman Governing Council ETP Textiles & Clothing. Ljubljana, 28th of September 2006. Contents. Macro economic context European Union – ETP for Textiles & Clothing Vision 2020: Textile innovation for a better Europe Research Priorities: Strategic Research Agenda Other Issues

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D. Hendriks Chairman Governing Council ETP Textiles & Clothing

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  1. D. Hendriks Chairman Governing Council ETP Textiles & Clothing Ljubljana, 28th of September 2006

  2. Contents • Macro economic context • European Union – ETP for Textiles & Clothing • Vision 2020: Textile innovation for a better Europe • Research Priorities: Strategic Research Agenda • Other Issues • Conclusion

  3. World Economy Growth Textile Industry 4 – 5% Fossil Fuel resources exhausted in 20 – 30 years Cheap unskilled labour in Asian & S. American countries will remain coming decade Increasing awareness pollution & environment Etc. Effects EU Textile Industry Ongoing (global) price increase natural and man-made fibres Dyes & chemicals Energy Ongoing imports from fabrics & garments mainly propelled by garment – industry Clean Manufacturing Industry driven by substantial environmental costs Macro - Economics

  4. European Union European Union • EU growth below expected & agreed path (Lisbon agreement 2000) • Political will to stimulate knowledge –intensive industries; available R&D budget for coming 7 years approx. 50 blln. € across all industries (7th framework program) • Around 28 platforms established now, many with a “Strategic Research Agenda” (SRA). The SRA’s need to match the 7th framework program • EU commission stimulates cross-sectoral projects !!!!

  5. European Union European Textile & Clothing • Major industrial sector • Turnover > 200 blln. €, 2.3 mlln. Employees (7% EU industrial workforce) • Leadership in innovation, regular first mover in technology implementation • Long term trends: • from commodity to specialty • textiles as materials of choice (new applications) • mass customisation

  6. European Technology Platform • Industry-led initiative launched in 2004 • Mission: ensure long-term competitiveness EU Textile Industry • Key-objectives: • Establishment effective EU-wide expert network • Development Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) • Implementing the SRA (e.g. Projects, financials) • First ETP conference: Brussels 7th and 8th of June

  7. ETP Structure

  8. Vision 2020 Textile Innovation for a better Europe 1) Safe and comfortable environment around us

  9. Vision 2020 Textile Innovation for a better Europe 2) Effective protection & health care for EU citizens

  10. Vision 2020 Textile Innovation for a better Europe 3) Innovative mobility, transport & energy solutions

  11. Vision 2020 Textile Innovation for a better Europe 4) efficient use of natural resources & protection environment

  12. Vision 2020 Textile Innovation for a better Europe 5) Extending Europe’s creative and innovative leadership

  13. From commodities To specialties Long Term Trends Textiles as material Of choice Mass customisation

  14. Research priorities New specialty fibres & fibre composites From commodities to specialties Functionalisation of textiles Long Term Trends Biomaterials & Biotechnologies

  15. Research priorities Long Term Trends New products for Human performance Textiles as material of choice New products for Technical applications Smart Textiles & Clothing

  16. Research priorities Long Term Trends Clothing fashion Mass customisation New design, concepts &technologies Life cycle & total quality concepts

  17. Next steps • Implementing the SRA • Create R & D projects for technology breakthroughs • Expand expert networks • Bring results to industry (& market) • Horizontal issues • Education • Standardisation • Financing Innovation • Innovation Management

  18. Conclusion • Bright future for EU textiles if entrepeneurship is linked with the SRA • The platform is an excellent tool to promote the innovative profile of the industry • Strengthen industry leadership of the platform through more company participation • Make a start by joining our network and ......... European support of the platform

  19. The Future is ... ...Textiles !

  20. D. Hendriks Chairman Governing Council ETP Textiles & Clothing Brussles, 8th of June 2006

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