PIOT - Your Place at the Heart
of the Textile and Clothing Industry!!

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PIOT Federation of Apparel and Textiles Industry Employers

has been shaping the development of the Polish fashion and textile sectors for years.
We represent manufacturing companies, research institutes, vocational schools and universities, creating a unique platform for cooperation between business, science, and education.
Our mission is to foster innovation, enhance professional competencies, and build a strong, competitive position for the Polish textile and clothing industry both nationally and internationally.

Part of Europe

– Member of EURATEX

PIOT is an active member of EURATEX – the European Apparel and Textile Confederation, representing the interests of over 160,000 companies across Europe.
Through this membership, we have direct influence on shaping industrial, trade, and innovation policies at the European Union level, while providing our members with access to the latest insights, trends, and European projects

Collaboration with Public Administration

We actively participate in the Tripartite Team for the Light Industry, where we work together with government representatives and trade unions to develop key solutions for the clothing and textile sector.
We collaborate with the Ministry of Development and Technology, the Ministry of National Education, the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy, and other institutions, initiating legislative and developmental activities beneficial to the entire industry.

Project Development and Implementation

We actively obtain and implement projects co-financed by national and EU funds.
Thanks to these initiatives, we support technological innovation, develop professional competencies, create modern educational programs, and help companies increase their competitiveness in international markets.

Why Join Us?

• We represent industry interests both in Poland and across Europe
• We facilitate access to development and innovation funding
• We build a collaborative network between companies, education, and public administration
• We support market expansion and access to innovative solutions

Federation Board of Directors

PRESIDENT Tadeusz Wawarzyniak

VICE PRESIDENT Arkadiusz Watras

MEMBER Erwin Bakalarz

MEMBER Piotr Jakubiak

Audit Committee

CHAIRWOMAN Irena Nowak - Barylska

MEMBER Olgierd Konieczny

Federation Office

DIRECTOR Aleksandra Krysiak

SPECIALIST FOR
STATUTORY ISSUES Beata Stasiak

PIOT is the driving force of the Polish textile and clothing industry.

Shape the future with us!