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 (Registration required) – 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 alternatives and locally produced hemp textiles to natural latex, rose-petal material, and plant-based materials used in footwear and accessories, the event offers a rare opportunity to experience these materials up close, meet the people behind them, and explore the different directions in which material innovation is taking fashion.

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)

S.Appeal – lingerie made with rose petals.

Estimon – bags & accessories made with plant-based materials.

Bohema – footwear made with plant-based materials.

Blumi – bags & accessories made with grape and corn-based materials.

Power speeches, patrons & special guest

The programme will also include power speeches from MSKPU, Play Sustain, Nutico™, Estimon and Kombinat Konopny, exploring new materials, new possibilities for the fashion industry, and what the future of fashion might look like.

We’re also pleased to welcome MSKPU as our Main Patron, Fashion Revolution Poland as our Honorary Patron, and Play Sustain as our Special Guest.