Welcome to another episode of the Conscious Design Podcast! In this powerful episode, host Ian Peterman talks with Michael Klepacz, founder of Natural Materials Unlimited (NMU), a pioneer in eco-friendly textiles, tree-free paper products, and sustainable manufacturing based in Poland.
Discover how Michael transitioned from a background in aircraft mechanics and project management to creating a globally recognized sustainable brand. From hemp, linen, and organic cotton products to plant-based yoga mats, sustainable webbing, and waxed fabrics, NMU is proving that eco-conscious design can replace synthetic plastics without compromising quality or performance.
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00:00 - Guest Introductionย ย
00:41 - Michael Klepaczโs Journey into Sustainabilityย ย
04:19 - Innovations in Sustainable Materialsย ย
09:54 - Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Manufacturingย ย
13:40 - Efficient Supply Chains and Local Productionย ย
21:38 - The Future of Sustainable Textilesย ย
25:35 - Sustainable Fabric Blends and Material Versatilityย ย
29:57 - Waxed Fabrics and Their Applicationsย ย
32:00 - Fast vs. Slow Fashion and Sustainable Standardsย ย
42:58 - The True Cost of Cheap Productsย ย
๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฒ๐น ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐ ๐จ๐ป๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ
Michael Klepacz is the innovative founder of Natural Materials Unlimited (NMU), a leader in sustainable manufacturing based in Poland. Specializing in textiles and tree-free paper products, NMU harnesses the potential of ropes, yarns, woven and knitted fabrics, and webbing to create eco-friendly solutions.
With a rich background as an Air Force veteran and project manager, Michael expertly guides NMU in producing high-quality, white-labeled products that are exported globally. Dedicated to minimizing environmental impact, his work empowers businesses worldwide to embrace sustainability, transforming industry practices one product at a time.
๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฒ๐น ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐ ๐จ๐ป๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeklepacz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalmaterialsunlimited/
Website: https://naturalmaterials.eu/
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