8beaufort.Hamburg
Germany
8beaufort.Hamburg is a Hamburg label that makes sneakers and bags from upcycled old sails. Its products carry a colourful 8 logo.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Based in | Hamburg |
| Products | Sneakers and bags |
| Material | Upcycled old sails and natural materials |
What is 8beaufort?
8beaufort.Hamburg is a brand from Hamburg, Germany that makes sneakers and bags from upcycled old sails. A colourful 8 logo marks its products.
Products and positioning
Sneakers and bags are the two product groups. Besides sailcloth, the brand uses natural materials, and both sneakers and bags carry the same colourful 8 logo, which makes the range easy to recognise. The brand says it works with fair working conditions and producers in Europe.
Distribution
The Hamburg tourism board lists a store in Ottensen, a district of Hamburg, as the brand's shopping address, which is run by a person named Sabine according to that page. The brand says it works with fair working conditions and producers in Europe.
Why it matters
8beaufort.Hamburg is a local example of upcycling in footwear, where a maritime waste material becomes a fashion product and a regional identity at once.
Frequently asked questions
Where is 8beaufort from?
8beaufort.Hamburg is from Hamburg, Germany, and has a store in the Ottensen district.
What does 8beaufort sell?
It sells sneakers and bags made from upcycled old sails.