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Job, Wouter and Nick are the founders of the original, high-performance, and responsible underwear brand [ A-dam ]
Founded in: 2014
Design and office location: Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Raw material sourcing location: Primarily Europe 🇪🇺 and Asia
Manufacturing and production location: China 🇨🇳 and Turkey 🇹🇷
Meet the Founders
In 2014, while looking for new underwear, Job came up with the idea of creating a different kind of underwear brand that combined responsibility and originality. He teamed up with Wouter, Chief Financial Officer, who oversees the well-being of the company and its team, and Nick, the brand's Marketing and Creative Director. Together, they founded A-dam, a brand that embodies their shared values of sustainability, creativity, and transparency.
About the Brand
A-dam is a Dutch brand specializing in high-performance underwear, focused on using responsible fabrics. Since its inception, the company has strived to innovate, create, and improve its products by combining quality, sustainability, and bold design. The collections are designed in Amsterdam by a passionate team of designers and illustrators, then manufactured in China and Turkey in collaboration with certified partners.
Eco-Responsible Impact
A-dam is actively committed to an eco-responsible approach by using sustainable and environmentally friendly materials to make its products. The brand collaborates with certified partners such as GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) for organic cotton, Aquafil for ECONYL® regenerated nylon, and Waste2Wear for recycled plastic. These partnerships ensure ethical working conditions and respect for the environment throughout the production chain.
The Big Plus Points
A-dam stands out for its transparent approach to production, with a focus on social and environmental responsibility. The brand has been a certified B Corp since September 2024, attesting to its commitment to high standards in terms of social and environmental impact. In addition, A-dam offers original and bold designs, reflecting a strong and quirky identity.
The Brand's Values
♻️ Recycling ↓
A-dam uses recycled materials, such as ECONYL® regenerated nylon and recycled plastic from Waste2Wear, to make its products, thus contributing to waste reduction and the preservation of natural resources.
🌀 Zero Waste ↓
The brand adopts a sustainable approach that limits waste production: durable clothing, manufacturing using recycled or organic materials, and eco-designed packaging. A strategy designed for a more responsible and less polluting lifestyle.
🌿 Organic / Organic Farming ↓
A-dam uses GOTS-certified cotton grown through organic farming. This farming is guaranteed free from chemicals and GMOs, and respects both the environment and the working conditions of farmers.
🐨 Vegan ↓
A-dam clothing contains no materials of animal origin. Several products are labeled “PETA Approved Vegan,” a guarantee of respect for animal welfare at every stage of production.
👐🏽 Social and Solidarity Impact ↓
The brand ensures that every partner factory respects human rights and offers good working conditions. This choice is part of a commitment to having a positive and lasting social impact throughout its entire production chain.
⚖️ Fair Trade ↓
Through its certifications such as GOTS or BSCI, A-dam guarantees respect for workers' rights: decent wages, safety, and fair working conditions. The brand advocates for a more equitable and humane textile production.
✅ Certified ↓
A-dam is a certified B Corp, and its products hold numerous rigorous labels such as GOTS, OEKO-TEX, and PETA Approved Vegan, and the brand collaborates with responsible initiatives such as ECONYL® and Waste2Wear. These certifications ensure quality, sustainability, and ethics.
