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Seventh Framework Programme |
| Proposal acronym: SYSTEX | |
| Grant agreement no.: 224386 | |
| THEME ICT-2-3-6 Micro/nanosystems | |
| Proposal full title: Coordination action for enhancing the breakthrough of intelligent textile systems (e-textiles and wearable microsystems) |
The European textile and clothing industry still significantly contributes to the wealth in Europe. Nevertheless it faces huge challenges today. Fierce worldwide competition is at present putting a lot of pressure on our textile industry. E-textiles, also called intelligent, interactive or smart textiles or textile systems are expected to be a new generation of textile products that can help the textile industry in its transformation into a competitive knowledge driven industry.