The Textile Gateway - 1

Mission Assessment Survey

Thank you for your time to evaluate the mission of The Textile Gateway. Your candid comments will be invaluable in assessing the value and impact of this program to support and promote the textile industry.

Please use this link to read the Press Release for background before taking the survey.

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* 1. What are your concerns regarding the future of the textile industry? (check all that apply)

The future looks strong; no real concerns

Concerned about finding future leaders/innovators

Difficulty finding qualified staff at all levels

Replacing retiring senior staff

Not enough young people coming into the industry

Need to interest scientist/engineers, and provide them with textile education

Other Comments (please specify)

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* 2. In the US, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and Family & Consumer Science (FACS) studies provide elementary/high school students with technical knowledge & skills, and explore possible career paths. However, there are little/no educational resources for textiles and little done to promote careers in the industry.

Do you support an industry outreach program to help educate & inspire elementary/high school students about textiles and promote careers in the textile industry? (check all that apply)

Didn't realize there was a need

Fully support an outreach program

This is up to the schools to provide

Interested in learning how to help

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Is your company doing enough to communicate needs to universities/colleges/trade schools; mentor students; and, inspire innovation? (check any that apply)

Yes; very active

Should be doing more

Currently Doing Little/Nothing

The Textile Gateway program would be an effective platform for this

Don't see a need to be involved

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is your opinion about the mission of The Textile Gateway? Refer to the press release.
(check any that apply)

It is critically needed

It sounds beneficial

Not Sure

The Mission is too broad

Unclear about the details

It's impact is questionable

Other (please specify)

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* 5. The Textile Gateway will be self-supporting through industry sponsorships, memberships & advertising. In your opinion do you think the Industry will support this program? (check all that apply)

Look to large mills & big brands for support

Companies that are true advocates for the textile industry should support

Companies will only support if they see value for themselves

May be difficult to get support for an industry-wide mission like this

Generating much support is unlikely

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Conceptually, would your company consider supporting The Textile Gateway by: (check all that apply)

Providing appropriate educational content for out reach to elementary & high schools, including videos, interviews, talks & facility tours

Offering to occasionally visit local elementary or high schools to promote the textile industry & career paths

Mentoring textile students by participating in live/recorded panel discussions, webinars, technical talks, interviews, facility tours

Interested in providing sponsorship funding

Need to learn more before considering any funding

Other (please specify)

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* 7. One purpose of The Textile Gateway is to serve as a catalyst for innovation. In this regard, we’d also like your thoughts on the following interesting question: Sustainability and the science of environmental awareness are currently paramount to product development and merchandising. Do you feel this focus may be stalling new functional textile innovation and design?

Yes

Maybe

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Please provide any additional comments regarding the industry’s needs and/or The Textile Gateway’s mission, challenges and viability. Your candid input is greatly appreciated.

The Textile Gateway - 1

Mission Assessment Survey

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* 1. What are your concerns regarding the future of the textile industry? (check all that apply)

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* 3. Is your company doing enough to communicate needs to universities/colleges/trade schools; mentor students; and, inspire innovation? (check any that apply)

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* 4. What is your opinion about the mission of The Textile Gateway? Refer to the press release.
(check any that apply)

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* 5. The Textile Gateway will be self-supporting through industry sponsorships, memberships & advertising. In your opinion do you think the Industry will support this program? (check all that apply)

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* 6. Conceptually, would your company consider supporting The Textile Gateway by: (check all that apply)

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* 8. Please provide any additional comments regarding the industry’s needs and/or The Textile Gateway’s mission, challenges and viability. Your candid input is greatly appreciated.

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* 9. It would be appreciated if you would provide your name, company, and email.

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* 10. Company

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* 11. Email

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* 12. Position

The Textile Gateway - 1

Mission Assessment Survey

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* 1. What are your concerns regarding the future of the textile industry? (check all that apply)

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* 3. Is your company doing enough to communicate needs to universities/colleges/trade schools; mentor students; and, inspire innovation? (check any that apply)

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* 4. What is your opinion about the mission of The Textile Gateway? Refer to the press release. (check any that apply)

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* 5. The Textile Gateway will be self-supporting through industry sponsorships, memberships & advertising. In your opinion do you think the Industry will support this program? (check all that apply)

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* 6. Conceptually, would your company consider supporting The Textile Gateway by: (check all that apply)

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* 8. Please provide any additional comments regarding the industry’s needs and/or The Textile Gateway’s mission, challenges and viability. Your candid input is greatly appreciated.

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* 9. It would be appreciated if you would provide your name, company, and email.

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* 10. Company

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* 11. Email

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* 12. Position

* 4. What is your opinion about the mission of The Textile Gateway? Refer to the press release.
(check any that apply)