European Textile Lead Markets William H. Lakin Director General of Euratex Member of the Governing Council of the ETP for the Future of Textiles & Clothing Seminar of Industrial Leaders of European Technology Platforms – 06/12/2006, Brussels

European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Seminar of Industrial Leaders of European Technology Platforms – 06/12/2006, Brussels An existing European Textile Lead Market Haute Couture Alta Moda High Fashion

European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Concepts for New European Textile Lead Markets

European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Seminar of Industrial Leaders of European Technology Platforms – 06/12/2006, Brussels Next generation of intelligent personal protective equipment (safety, emergency, work wear) based on: smart materials, advanced production processes, integrated user-friendly functionality and high comfort for better prevention and management of personal hazards

European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Seminar of Industrial Leaders of European Technology Platforms – 06/12/2006, Brussels Success Drivers New TechnologiesEU Industry Leadership Market Demand PPP Financing Public Procuremen t Standards Next generation of intelligent personal protective equipment Legislation

European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Seminar of Industrial Leaders of European Technology Platforms – 06/12/2006, Brussels Market Demand Stricter regulation for personal safety at the work place Higher performance and safety requirements for emergency and security workers Need for better management of multiple personal risks/hazards in the modern civil society Growing ‘liability culture’ & wish to prevent potential claims Great potential for spill-over effects in sports and leisure markets

European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Seminar of Industrial Leaders of European Technology Platforms – 06/12/2006, Brussels New Technologies New speciality and high-performance fibres New technologies for (multi-) functionalisation of textile surfaces Integration of micro-electronic components into fibres and fabrics New technologies for automated joining of textile components Advances in 3D body measurement, virtual prototyping and SCM for customised/ personalised products on industrial scale New management and services concepts for optimal maintenance throughout the product life

European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Seminar of Industrial Leaders of European Technology Platforms – 06/12/2006, Brussels EU Industry Leadership Polymer and specialty fibre manufacturers Specialised yarn and fabric producers High-tech textile finishers & their chemicals suppliers Garment & equipment manufacturers Textile service providers (rental, laundry & maintenance)

European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Seminar of Industrial Leaders of European Technology Platforms – 06/12/2006, Brussels Further Concepts Future medical and health care textiles – based on multi-functional materials, for innovative cost-efficient clinical and home care solutions with superior performance and use characteristics New light-weight-high- strength construction materials for safe, energy- efficient and easy-to- build/produce transport systems, buildings and infrastructures

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