top of page

Change starts with people. Let's meet and talk about materials.

We're on a mission to educate about trends, legislatives, philosophies and strategies in the world of materials.  

SmetanaQ matériO Adam Havel

Our services

Circularity is the main character of the 21st century. But apart from thinking sustainably, we like to update everyone, from schools or corporations to small creative teams, about innovative materials and help them make the right material decisions.

Custom seminars and workshops

sketch_the_change_2019-117.jpg

Do you want to educate your team about Life cycle assessment, the basics of glass or anything in between? These are the topics we like to educate about: ● General material categories like textiles, construction, plastics, wood and more! ● Materials for architects, interior, fashion or industrial designers ● LCA and circular thinking ● Interactive workshops for kids ● Biomaterials and ecodesign ● Innovative and trendy materials

Inspirational showroom visits for groups

161026MASTERCLASS - 0770.jpg

Our Prague-based showroom is open to schools and educational groups. Come visit the library and explore our showroom full of samples of innovative materials. We'll prepare a selection of novelties or materials according to your specialty, give you access to our online database, walk through shelves full of samples, and have fun with an interactive workshop together on how such materials might be used for your projects. ● School groups - 500 CZK/person incl. VAT ● Companies - 1000 CZK/person incl. VAT For 6-15 people.

The World of Textiles: An Interactive Workshop for Primary and Secondary School Students

Ever wondered how a simple shirt is made, or why it's important to know its origins? We offer a dynamic and interactive workshop designed for primary and secondary school students to explore these questions. Through engaging activities and hands-on examples, students will: • Discover the Journey of Textiles: Follow the fascinating process from thread creation to finished fabric. • Explore Different Fabrics: Get an up-close look at clothing and understand the differences between various textiles. • Identify Materials: Use samples to distinguish between natural and synthetic materials. • Reflect on Impact and Responsibility: Older students will also consider how clothing production affects the world and explore ways to make more responsible choices. Key Takeaways: • Insights into how clothes are created. • An understanding of yarns, textiles, and their production. • Knowledge of the differences between natural and synthetic materials. • Awareness of textile production’s impact on the environment and actionable steps students can take. Duration: 45 minutes Available in Czech or English.

workshop_textile.png
matério prague lectures
knihovna materiálů umprum

University lectures

One of the roles of our material experts is teaching. We've been proudly leading courses like Materiology at top Czech universities for over 5 years.

Materiology 

We've published a comprehensive overview of basic information on materials, their properties, production and technological processing options.

materiologie matériO' prague
bottom of page