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Why VAUDE Remains Committed to Manufacturing in Germany
- Where Experience, Craftsmanship and High-Tech Come Together
- The People Behind the Products: A Look Inside the VAUDE Manufacturing Facility
Tettnang, June 8, 2026 – “Manufactured in Germany” is no longer a given – not even in the outdoor industry. This makes VAUDE’s manufacturing facility in Tettnang all the more significant. Since 1980, bicycle bags and backpacks have been produced here by a team of around 55 employees. Product development and manufacturing work hand in hand under one roof, making the facility a truly special place where solutions are developed collaboratively and ideas are put into practice immediately.
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VAUDE eliminates PFAS from all products
High-performance weather protection without harmful forever chemicals
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PFAS phase-out consistently implemented – across all product categories
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Reliable weather protection without risk to people and nature
Tettnang, 20 January 2026 – PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are now detectable worldwide – in drinking water, soil and the human body. These so-called “forever chemicals” are considered hazardous to health and potentially carcinogenic, as they do not break down and remain in the environment permanently. Despite these risks, PFAS are still used in a wide range of products. More than 15 years ago, VAUDE made a strategic decision to gradually eliminate PFAS from all product categories. With the Spring/Summer 2025 collection, this transformation is complete: VAUDE now fully avoids PFAS – from weather protection apparel to backpacks, sleeping bags, footwear and waterproof tents.
This complete phase-out required many
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VAUDE recognized for fair Working conditions in the global supply chain
Tettnang, 27.10.2025 - While central elements of the planned supply chain law (CSDDD) are being weakened at the European level, VAUDE is sending a clear signal of responsibility: The outdoor brand has been awarded Leader Status - the highest rating category of the Fair Wear Foundation - for the 11th time in a row. The independent organization has once again confirmed the outdoor brand's outstanding commitment to fair working conditions along the global supply chain - even in challenging times. Particularly pleasing: the benchmarking score was increased again - to 83 points.
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VAUDE to distribute premium lamps from Lupine in future
Neumarkt i. d. Oberpfalz/Tettnang, 23.10.2025 - The premium lamp brand Lupine Lighting Systems and VAUDE, one of Europe's leading outdoor brands, are entering into an exclusive distribution partnership. From January 1, 2026, VAUDE will take over the distribution of Lupine's high-quality headlamps, torches and bike lights in outdoor and bike retailers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
