Open Day: Polish Material Innovations (Polskie Innowacje Materiałowe)

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📍 30 August 2026 | 11:00–14:00
CIC Warsaw, Chmielna 73 (Foyer/Garage), Warsaw

Free admission – register here: https://forms.gle/ZpWdWNWiA3FMc3uQ8

This August, we’re bringing an unprecedented event to the heart of Warsaw: an open day showcasing the work of three pioneering Polish material innovators.

From chocolate-based leather and locally produced hemp textiles to responsibly sourced natural latex, this event offers a rare opportunity to experience these materials up close, meet the people behind them, and explore the role they could play as the fashion industry navigates its transition.

The programme will also feature a series of power speeches and a panel discussion:

Innovation, Craftsmanship and Circularity – How Close Is Fashion to Becoming Truly Sustainable?

Together with our speakers, we’ll tackle one of fashion’s most challenging questions: what does sustainability actually require beyond simply producing less? We intentionally use the word sustainability in its broadest sense—as the pursuit of balance between the wellbeing of people, animals, the planet, and economically viable businesses.

Whether you’re a designer, fashion brand, student, industry professional or simply curious about the future of materials, we invite you to join us in Warsaw for an afternoon of conversation, discovery and networking.

Featured innovations

Nutico™ – chocolate-based leather alternative made without water or PU, presented by Marta Gos (Creative Director / Marketing & Sales Lead). Learn more about Nutico™ in our previous article..

Kombinat Konopny – locally grown, harvested and spun hemp fabric, presented by Maciej Kowalski (Founder & CEO)

Paweł Tumilowicz – responsibly sourced natural latex transformed into artistic fashion pieces, presented by Paweł Tumilowicz (Founder & Designer)

We won’t reveal everything just yet, though. We’ll be sharing more details over the coming days, so stay tuned!