VAUDE

About us

Thinking ahead. Acting with care. Leading with heart. This is how we progress—in outdoor sports, daily life, and sustainable product development. Future generations can only enjoy nature if we protect what we love. VAUDE creates eco-friendly outdoor products with fair production methods. Founded in 1974 by Albrecht von Dewitz, the German family business derives its name from his initials (vD) and is pronounced [fau´de].

Green Shape Standard Our products meet high sustainability criteria: resource-efficient materials, fair production, and top performance. This is how outdoor gear should be.

Made in Germany We design and produce durable, waterproof bags and backpacks for biking and daily use at our Tettnang headquarters.

Built to Last Timeless design, robust materials, and easy repairs ensure longevity—because sustainability means using products as long as possible.

Our Responsibility We prioritize environmental and social responsibility, documented transparently in our Sustainability Report. Through the VAUDE Academy, we share knowledge to help others adopt sustainable practices.

Stronger Together We champion diversity, equality, and collaboration with partners like the German Alpine Association and Fair Wear Foundation. Advocating for systemic change, we support initiatives like the Economy for the Common Good (GWÖ) and stricter supply chain laws.

Award-Winning Commitment Recognized with the GreenTec Award (2018), European Business Award (2017), and German Sustainability Award (2024), VAUDE proves that ethical business is possible. Join us in making a difference.