Innovation Day with 3M & Friends
Organized by Huginbiz
Helsinki May 5, 2026, Allas Sea Pool | Oslo May 7, 2026, Norrøna House
Discover the materials behind next-generation performance apparel
Welcome to an innovation workshop day with 3M & friends!
Innovation Day with 3M & Friends is an inspiring one-day event for product managers, designers and material specialists developing next-generation high-performance apparel.
The event brings together leading material and component partners to present proven solutions that help you improve product performance, accelerate development and support more circular product design. Meet technical experts, explore innovations hands-on and discover materials ready for real production.
Why attend?
• Discover next-generation materials and components that improve performance, durability and comfort
• Meet multiple trusted suppliers in one place and accelerate your development and prototyping
• Explore solutions that support recyclability, traceability and circular product design
Who should attend?
• Product Managers & Category Managers
• Apparel Designers & Technical Designers
• Material, Innovation and R&D specialists
Whether you are developing outdoor, sports, workwear or protective apparel, the event helps you move from concept to production faster and more efficiently.
Information and inquiries (both events)
Sophie Roswall
sr@huginbiz.com
+46 72 963 86 27
Places are limited and registrations will be confirmed upon availability.
Main partners
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Schedule
Helsinki, Finland
Date & Time May 5, 2026 | 9:30–16:30
Venue Allas Pool
Katajanokanlaituri 2 A, 00160 Helsinki
Oslo, Norway
Date & Time May 7, 2026 | 9:30–16:30
Venue Norrøna House
Vollsveien 13H, N–1366 Lysaker
09:30 – 10:15
Registration, coffee & networking
10:15 – 10:30
Welcome & introduction
10:30 – 11:00
3M – How to make a great jacket: High-performance trims
11:00 – 11:30
Suntion – Performance fabrics for next-generation outerwear
11:30 – 13:30
Lunch & networking
13:30 – 14:00
Retraced / Rudholm Group – Traceability solutions for transparent supply chains
14:00 – 14:30
Fidlock – Smart closure systems for performance apparel
14:30 – 14:50
Coffee break
14:50 – 15:30
MK – Design and manufacturing solutions for high-performance products
15:30 – 16:00
Circ – Circularity solutions for textile-to-textile recycling
16:00 – 16:30
Closing & networking
Registration
Brands attending:
3M
3m.com
3M enhances textile comfort with Thinsulate™ for lightweight warmth and Scotchgard™ for water repellency and quick-drying— science applied to everyday wear.
CIRC®
circ.earth
Circ® is industrializing textile-to-textile recycling with technology that transforms discarded polycotton into virgin-equivalent raw materials, enabling circular textiles at global scale.
FIDLOCK
fidlock.com
FIDLOCK invents magnetic-mechanical fasteners that make opening and closing intuitive, comfortable, and secure.
MK INTERNATIONAL
mountainkiss.com
MK is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in high-end functional outdoor apparel. With a 5S management model and support from a European design studio, we offer end-to-end solutions from material R&D to product development. Our range includes waterproof jackets, skiwear, and mountaineering apparel.
RUDHOLM GROUP - Innovation Since 1951
rudholmgroup.com
Rudholm provides advanced solutions in labelling, packaging, trims, and digital technologies for the apparel and footwear industries — all driven by sustainability, creativity, and smart innovation. ShareLabel® Digital Product Passport delivers full transparency, builds brand trust, and ensures compliance with evolving EU regulations.
SUNTION
cnsuntion.com
Suntion (China) Group Co., Ltd. is a vertically integrated Chinese textile group specializing in high-quality functional synthetic fabrics for sports and outdoor use, trusted by top brands like Nike, Adidas, and Decathlon.
