Fraenck
Fraenck is a Dutch fashion label and social enterprise based in Arnhem. It designs bags, clothing and accessories from upcycled and recycled materials.
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Based in | Arnhem |
| Founders | Pascal and Ratna |
| Business model | Social enterprise |
| Main products | Bags and accessories |
| Website | fraenck.com |
What is Fraenck?
Fraenck is a socially conscious label based in Arnhem, the Netherlands. It works as a social enterprise, designing bags, clothing and accessories from upcycled and recycled materials, and it employs people who are excluded from the conventional labour market. The label was founded by Pascal and Ratna.
Products and positioning
The core of the range is bags. Fraenck makes shoulder bags, backpacks, tote bags, pencil cases and cycling bags, along with smaller accessories. Each item is made from material that would otherwise be discarded.
Materials are mostly sourced from Dutch manufacturers and include:
- tarpaulin offcuts
- upcycled artificial leather
- discarded seatbelts
- banners
- surplus waste from the furniture industry
Why it matters
Fraenck links two aims that are often treated separately: reducing industrial waste by giving surplus material a second life, and creating work for people who find it hard to enter the regular job market. For retailers and buyers looking at circular products made in the Netherlands, it is an example of how a small label can build a product range around locally available waste streams. Its approach makes the origin of each material part of the design itself.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fraenck from?
Fraenck is a Dutch label based in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
What does Fraenck sell?
Fraenck sells bags, clothing and accessories made from upcycled and recycled materials such as tarpaulin offcuts and discarded seatbelts.