Range of products "Made in Germany"
Why we also produce in Germany
We strongly believe that “Made in Germany” is really valuable! And we’re not talking about "valuable" in terms of money. For us, true value means quality, job security, tradition and ecology. So naturally, we are very happy about the great sales of our "Made in Germany" products.
VAUDE products that are made in our own factory in Obereisenbach have received numerous awards. Among them, the "Deutschen Lederwarenpreis," (German leather goods award) the highest honor from the leather goods industry in Europe, and the Euro Bike Award. These awards speak for quality, innovative technology and design.
Secure jobs
By expanding the range of our "Made in Germany” products, we are showing our commitment to our German location. As a member of the "Fair Wear Foundation" (FWF), job security and fair working conditions are not only our concern out in the big wide world, but also right here at home, just “around the corner” in the quaint village of Obereisenabach.
Since the company was founded, VAUDE products have also been manufactured in Germany. Company founder Albrecht von Dewitz, launched the VAUDE career in a barn in Southern Germany. To this day, a small manufacturing facility has belonged to the company headquarters in Tettnang Obereisenbach in the Lake Constance region.
"Partner of the Environment"
We see ourselves as "Partner of the Environment". With our "Made in Germany" products, we are able to keep transport routes from manufacturer to dealer short and therefore reduce carbon dioxide - and emissions. In addition, our production here in Obereisenbach meets the highest environmental standards: VAUDE Obereisenbach is EMAS, ISO14001 and bluesign ® eco-certified, and we produce PVC-free products here - see "challenge" PVC-free ".
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Climate neutral production
The "Made in Germany" products are made with climate neutral manufacturing at our company headquarters. |
Why we do not produce everything in Germany
The types of products we offer for mountain sports, bike and the city are technical, high quality products. Technical expertise, a highly educated workforce, advanced production facilities and a contemporary, hygienic working environment are required for their production. However, most complex, textile products can no longer be manufactured in Germany.
Lack of infrastructure in Germany
This degree of textile processing expertise and mechanical equipment simply no longer exists in Germany. However you choose to interpret it - the fact is that Asia is far superior to Germany in textile processing.
In addition, labor costs are lower in Asia. For example, a technically sophisticated backpack would cost 8 times more if it were produced in Germany, due to the high workload per complex, functional product.
Sustainability considerations
In general, we produce where we have the best expertise for the specific product available and can achieve fair market prices. Both are essential business requirements in order to survive as a company, and be a reliable employer to our employees.
Packs' n Bags Collection from Germany since 2010
We at VAUDE are proud of our "Made in Germany” label. Generally speaking, the effort, for example, for communication and transportation are thereby substantially reduced.
We are regularly checking on whether we can expand production at VAUDE. The last time this happened was in 2010 with the introduction of the Packs' n Bags Collection. The above-mentioned international requirements of textile production make it improbable that we will be able to expand this in the near future.
