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Johannes, Artjem and Fabian are the founders of the urban and responsible bag brand [ KAPTEN AND SON ]
Year founded: 2014
Design location, office: Germany 🇩🇪
Raw material sourcing locations: Mainly Asia and Europe 🇪🇺
Manufacturing locations, production: Asia (partner factories audited by Fair Wear Foundation)
Meet the founders
Founded in 2014 by Johannes, Artjem and Fabian, Kapten & Son has established itself as one of the leaders in the lifestyle accessories market in Germany and has begun expanding across Europe. Passioned by innovation and sustainability. With a background in product design and a sensitivity to social and environmental issues, they created Kapten & Son with the ambition of offering accessories that are both stylish and responsible. Inspired by their travels and urban life, they understand the importance of designing bags that are durable, functional and sustainable. For them, every detail counts: from the choice of recycled materials to collaborating with ethical and certified workshops.
Their goals? To support everyday adventurers with products that combine style, practicality and commitment.
About the brand
Kapten & Son is a German bag brand that combines modern design, practicality and environmental responsibility. Each model is designed for urban life: pockets, smart compartments, recycled materials and waterproof fabrics.
The brand is certified Fair Wear Leader, after two years of collaboration with the Fair Wear Foundation, ensuring fair working conditions for its partners.
In addition to its social impact, Kapten & Son supports the Evidence Action association to provide access to clean water in Africa and Asia.
Eco-responsible impact
Kapten & Son is committed to limiting its ecological footprint by mainly using recycled materials, such as polyester made from plastic bottles. The brand also makes sure to only collaborate with partner factories audited by the Fair Wear Foundation, ensuring more sustainable and responsible production practices. Kapten & Son is also committed to waste reduction and logistics optimization to limit unnecessary transport. This comprehensive approach contributes to more environmentally friendly production while supporting solidarity projects such as the one carried out with Evidence Action, which works to provide access to clean water in several regions of Africa and Asia.
The main benefits
Kapten & Son offers bags with ingenious designs, created for city dwellers and travelers: with their secret pockets, anti-theft compartments and ergonomic design, these accessories make everyday life easier while providing security and style. Each model is designed with recycled materials that combine durability and lightness, notably thanks to the use of recycled polyester from plastic bottles. Kapten & Son is also recognized for its social commitment, being certified as a Fair Wear Leader and actively collaborating with local and international partners to ensure ethical working conditions. Finally, the brand captivates with its minimalist and modern aesthetic, perfect for accompanying all urban adventures or getaways around the world.
The brand's values
♻️ Recycling ↓
The bags are made of recycled polyester to reduce environmental impact and limit plastic waste.
🐨 Vegan ↓
No products of animal origin: 100% vegan.
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact ↓
Support for workers' rights via the Fair Wear Foundation and humanitarian commitment with Evidence Action.
✅ Certified ↓
Kapten and son holds the Fair Wear Foundation certification, guaranteeing fair working conditions for its partners.
[ At KAPTEN & SON, we are not just a brand, we are also an experience. ]
