The document summarizes a Zeetex seminar that took place on January 23rd, 2014 in Kortrijk, Belgium. The objective of Zeetex is to create a platform for developing innovative textile products for marine and maritime applications. There are four themes: safety, fishing/aquaculture, protection, and shipbuilding/sailing. Zeetex aims to detect opportunities for innovation, stimulate textile product development, and help connect companies, but does not provide direct funding. Services include free materials testing and assistance with partnerships, funding searches, and project proposals. The partners involved are Flanders Maritime Cluster, UP-tex, Aquimer, and Centexbel.