VAUDE focuses on "Made in Germany"

VAUDE’s new specialized production facility at its company headquarters in southern Germany, VAUDE Manufaktur, doesn’t look like a typical industrial building with its warm-toned, blond wood façade. The new production plant built by the outdoor outfitter began operation at the beginning of the year. The role that sustainability plays in the facility – as in the surrounding buildings – is unmistakable. Plenty of natural wood and energy-efficient strategies ensure a comfortable, healthy working space.

42 employees have finally returned to the VAUDE Manufaktur at the company headquarters and are thrilled with the space. Due to a major fire in 2015, production had been temporarily moved to a rented production plant. Approximately 100,000 bike bags and backpacks are made in the 1,800 m² factory – utilizing craftsmanship that meets highly technological standards. VAUDE will continue to expand its “Made in Germany” production, which is growing by about 20 percent annually.

As with its recently remodeled headquarters, VAUDE has attached great importance to a comfortable working environment, excellent lighting and a cafeteria in the new production facility. The building will soon feature a “green” roof contributing to biodiversity. LED lighting, triple glazing and high quality insulation all ensure high energy efficiency.

At its Tettnang headquarters, VAUDE manufactures high-quality, long-lasting products featuring 100-percent waterproofing using high frequency welding methods. Each product is handcrafted on special machines involving about 20 steps. The craftsmanship of these products can be seen in the smallest details throughout the process which involves cutting pattern pieces, HF welding, sewing, quality control and packaging. To leave the smallest possible ecological footprint, production is 100% climate neutral and EMAS eco-certified.

VAUDE completely sustains from using environmentally harmful PVC that is found in conventional tarpaulin. Instead, the company uses alternative materials that are environmentally friendly and just as waterproof. In terms of sustainable product development, VAUDE already takes the product’s lifespan and minimization of material waste into account at the beginning of the design phase.

At the same time that the VAUDE Manufaktur began operation, the Aqua pannier line is heading into the new season with a complete re-launch. "Made in Germany" quality is what this successful VAUDE classic stands for. Aqua panniers made of durable, PVC-free, absolutely waterproof tarpaulin materials are reliable companions for any biking adventure, be it large or small. “Obereisenbach sends its greetings!” - for Summer 2017, VAUDE is manufacturing its latest bike bag collection, the Comyou series, directly at the South German headquarters in the quaint village of Obereisenbach, near Lake Constance. These four beautifully designed bags built for urban cyclists and bike commuters sport eye-catching looks that combine textile material with natural bamboo handles.

The VAUDE Packs' n Bags are ready for day-to-day demands, and represent modern-day, sustainable lifestyle choices, inspired by the mountains and the world around us. Packs 'n Bags are ready for day-to-day demands, and represent modern-day, sustainable lifestyle choices, inspired by the mountains and the world around us. VAUDE’s Made in Germany bag collection has been on the market for several years and is continually expanding. The latest additions are the Weiler bag, the Isny city pack, and the first two children’s backpacks, Schneck and Oy (named after mountain peaks in southern Germany).