Vaude - Pioneer for Sustainable Outdoor Equipment
All great ideas probably originate from a lack of something. And in the early 1970s, Albrecht von Dewitz lacked equipment and clothing for mountain sports. Because he couldn't find anything suitable on the market, he simply helped himself and founded Vaude in 1974. The company name was quickly chosen; it is derived from part of the company founder's initials: vD, pronounced [fau'de]. When Antje von Dewitz, the daughter of the company founder, took over management in 2009, she laid the foundation for what the Vaude brand stands for today: fair, environmentally friendly, climate-neutral, and resource-efficient production of all products.
Sustainability and ecological commitment are core values of Vaude's corporate philosophy
Vaude is a pioneer in environmental protection and the responsible use of resources. Vaude produces, among other things, at its own location in Vietnam, naturally under fair working conditions, as well as at the company headquarters in Tettnang. As a classic outdoor equipment supplier, Vaude's product range includes clothing, tents, and sleeping bags, as well as luggage, backpacks, and bags. Bike bags play a key role both on the bike and at Vaude. As an internationally operating company, Vaude bears a certain responsibility; for example, Vaude is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation, committed to improving working conditions in the textile industry. Furthermore, it cooperates with the WWF, and the family-run company has managed to become the most environmentally friendly outdoor equipment supplier in Europe.
Vaude's ecological commitment has a decisive influence on its overall carbon footprint, as both the company headquarters and all backpacks, bike bags, and the Made in Germany collection manufactured there have been climate-neutral since 2012. The company's own Green Shape label identifies products that have been manufactured in a particularly environmentally friendly and resource-efficient manner, for example, from yarn from recycled PET bottles. With a bag or backpack from Vaude, you not only look good, you also protect the environment and help make the world a little better.
Vaude - Outdoor quality for every day
For adventures in nature or an active everyday life in the city, for recreational athletes or real professionals - with Vaude you always have a reliable partner by your side. Discover the wide selection of weatherproof bike bags that are just as impressive on outdoor tours as they are on the daily commute. You can be even more flexible with a cleverly equipped backpack or a casual shoulder bag from Vaude, which combine extremely robust materials with a sporty, trendy design. By purchasing Vaude products, customers not only support their own outdoor activities, but also a company that is actively working on solutions to global challenges and making a positive contribution to the environment and society.