1. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (ETP-FTC) Lutz Walter R&D Manager, Euratex PERFECT-LINK National Event ESTONIA 20 January 2005, Tallinn

2. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Perfect-Link National Event, 20 January 2005, Tallinn October 2003 EC Communication: Textile & Clothing Industry - key industrial sector for enlarged European Union (4% ind. output, 8% ind. employment, ~224,000 companies in EU-25) T/C High Level Group (since March 2004) – holistic approach to long-term industry transformation & competitiveness (R&D, innovation, education, IPR protection, legislative framework, trade…) Major R&D recommendation: Set-up of European Technology Platform to fight research fragmentation in Europe and to develop a long-term research & innovation agenda for the sector October 2004: EC Communication in response to HLG recommendations – Favourable view on establishment of Textile Technology Platform Rationale & Background

3. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Perfect-Link National Event, 20 January 2005, Tallinn From HLG Recommendation to Platform Launch June 2004: HLG Recommendation for ETP set-up August 2004: first ETP draft (Euratex) September 2004: consultation and approval by industrial and scientific community October 2004: revised ETP & Vision document draft, start collection of input/ideas for expert group areas November 2004: publication ETP vision document and invitation to launch event December 2004: launch event in Brussels

4. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Perfect-Link National Event, 20 January 2005, Tallinn A Vision for 2020  Move from commodities towards specialty products from high-tech processes; fibres, filaments, fabrics and final products with highly functional, purpose-targeted properties based on nano- micro- & biotechnologies, new coatings and laminations, digital processes etc.  Establishment and expansion of textiles as raw material of choice in many sectors and application fields (transport systems, construction, medical applications, consumer electronics…)  End era of mass manufacture of textile products, move towards the new industrial era characterised by customisation, personalisation, as well as flexible, on-demand production coupled with intelligent logistics, distribution and services.

5. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Perfect-Link National Event, 20 January 2005, Tallinn Political Mirror Group EC & Member States

6. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Perfect-Link National Event, 20 January 2005, Tallinn Towards a STRATEGIC RESEARCH AGENDA Set-up of high level Governing Council Bottom-up creation of permanent thematic expert working groups involving cross-sectoral industry, services, academia, authorities and other stakeholders Set-up of supporting horizontal task groups on research-related topics & Innovation Management working group Development of long-term thematic visions and related strategic research agendas (SRA) with input from other platforms or technology initiatives Mobilisation of resources, improvement of framework conditions and implementation of research programmes Continuous review of research agendas, implementation programmes, resource allocations and framework conditions

7. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Perfect-Link National Event, 20 January 2005, Tallinn Collaboration with other European Technology Platforms  Machinery & Equipment Suppliers – ManuFuture Platform: co-operation on strategies for development of new textile & clothing manufacturing technology Technology breakthrough in clothing technology (intelligent automation & micro-factory concepts) Strategic move towards flexible, short-run oriented, fully integrated systems for conventional textile processes Industrial-scale introduction of high-tech processes (processes at micro & nano scale, enzymatic processing, digital printing, dyeing, finishing etc.)

8. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Perfect-Link National Event, 20 January 2005, Tallinn Sustainable Chemistry: co-operation on development of new fibres and novel processing options & related agents Road, rail & maritime transport, aerospace: Joint strategic expansion of use of textile materials for safe, light-weight, energy efficient transport systems Construction: co-operation on strategic development of textile-based safe, light- weight building materials & components Water Technology, Nanoelectronics, Nanomedicines … Collaboration with other European Technology Platforms

9. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Thank you for your attention!