1. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing Selection of Thematic Research Priorities and TEG’s Lutz Walter R&D Manager, Euratex ETP Governing Council Meeting 7 June 2005, Frankfurt

2. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing ETP Governing Council Meeting, 7 June 2005, Frankfurt Towards a STRATEGIC RESEARCH AGENDA Set-up of high level Governing Council Bottom-up creation of Thematic Expert Groups involving cross-sectoral industry, services, academia, authorities and other stakeholders Set-up of supporting Horizontal Task Groups on research- related topics (Financing, Education, Standardisation) & Innovation Management working group Development of long-term thematic visions and overall Strategic Research Agendas (SRA) for our industry with input from other platforms or technology initiatives Mobilisation of (financial) resources, improvement of framework conditions and implementation of research programmes (through collaborative projects) Continuous review of Strategic Research Agenda, implementation programmes, resource allocations and framework conditions

3. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing ETP Governing Council Meeting, 7 June 2005, Frankfurt Indicative Calendar 2005 7 June: first meeting of the Governing Council Early July: call for experts for Thematic Expert Groups End July: first structure of Strategic Research Agenda July – November: first meetings of all Thematic Expert Groups October: call for experts for Horizontal Task Groups Late November: second meeting of the Governing Council November/December: first meetings of the Horizontal Task Groups End December: first full draft Strategic Research Agenda

4. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing ETP Governing Council Meeting, 7 June 2005, Frankfurt Political Mirror Group EC & Member States

5. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing ETP Governing Council Meeting, 7 June 2005, Frankfurt Proposals for Thematic Research Priorities Result of 3 internal surveys among Euratex, Textranet & Autex members from Nov. 2004 – May 2005 Euratex: responses from 8 national associations, 1 European branch Textranet: involvement of 20 textile/clothing research centres in 16 countries Autex: involvement of 20 universities from 17 countries

6. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing ETP Governing Council Meeting, 7 June 2005, Frankfurt From Commodities to Specialties New speciality fibres (nano-, high performance etc.) & fibre- composites and innovative textile products based on them Functionalisation of textile materials (surfaces) & related processes Biomaterials & biotechnologies, environmentally friendly processing

7. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing ETP Governing Council Meeting, 7 June 2005, Frankfurt New Textile Applications New textile products for human performance (medical, protective, sports) New textile products for technical applications (transport, construction, geotextiles etc.) Smart textiles & garments

8. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing ETP Governing Council Meeting, 7 June 2005, Frankfurt Towards Customisation Clothing/Fashion mass customisation (production technologies, supply chain management, logistics) New design concepts & technologies Full life cycle & total quality management concepts

9. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing ETP Governing Council Meeting, 7 June 2005, Frankfurt Remaining topics (potential for future additional TEG or inclusion into existing TEG) Textile analysis techniques Innovative e-business concepts 3D-forming of textiles Yarn & fabric formation?

10. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing ETP Governing Council Meeting, 7 June 2005, Frankfurt Selection criteria Potential for industrial growth in Europe & European innovation/market leadership (new markets, replacement of other materials, replacement of imports) Long-term strategic importance Availability of necessary stakeholders (world- class researchers, innovation leader companies, innovative suppliers, lead customers) Synergy potential with existing projects/networks for launch support

11. European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing ETP Governing Council Meeting, 7 June 2005, Frankfurt Further Considerations Necessary stakeholders Links to other technology platforms Cross-links between thematic priorities Need for sub-structuring of TEG Other considerations