ETP for the Future of Textiles and Clothing

>> The European Technology Platform (ETP) for the Future of Textiles and Clothing is an open expert’s network of professionals involved in textile and clothing related research and innovation across Europe. 

>> In order to ensure the long-term competitiveness of the European Textile and Clothing industry and to reinforce the position of Europe as a leading global player in the development and manufacturing of fibres, textiles, textile-based products and apparel, the ETP for the Future of Textiles and Clothing will pursue the following key objectives:                                           

• Establishment of an effective European-wide expert network involving industry, research organisations, public authorities, financial institutions and other stakeholders to join forces and coordinate their efforts in the field of research, development and innovation to the benefit of the European Textile and Clothing Industry.
• Definition of a common strategic industry vision and elaboration of a Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) to implement this vision through targeted and coordinated research, technology development and innovation efforts.
• Development of structures and measures to improve the overall research, development and innovation framework conditions of this industrial sector focussing specifically but not exclusively on the removal of financial, educational, legal and regulatory obstacles.

>> The future of Europe’s textile and clothing industry will be built on its existing strengths (1) creativity in design and product development, (2) innovation in materials and processes, (3) flexibility in production and supply chain management and (4) quality of products and services.

>> The Technology Platform will be based on three pillars, which at the same time represent the three crucial elements of a long-term VISION  which will exploit these strengths while at the same time benefiting from general societal and economical trends.