Our Halfen knitting mill
Our knitting mill is the heart of Halfen. This is where the garments that accompany babies, children, and adults every day are created. Regionally, fairly, and with true craftsmanship. Every step of the work is carried out with care – from the first stitch to the last seam. But our knitting mill is not only a production site, but also a place of responsibility. By using mulesing-free, GOTS-certified merino wool and consciously avoiding unnecessary chemicals, we create clothing that is skin-friendly, durable, and ecologically sound.
The Faces Behind the Halfen Brand
Halfen is more than just a brand – we are a family business with a clear stance:
Fashion should be sustainable, skin-friendly, and durable. We design and produce clothing for babies, children, women, and men that not only looks good but also makes sense.
Our values shape every detail: from the yarn to the final seam.
Tine Halfen
Founder | Halfen Store
Fabian Halfen
Managing Director | Halfen Knitwear
Ben Rüdiger
Managing Director | Halfen-Store
Heiner Halfen
Former Managing Director | Halfen Knitwear
Marita Halfen
Former Assistant to the Managing Director | Halfen Knitwear
Anna
Head of Textile Technology | Halfen Knitting Mill
Sina
Brand Manager | Halfen-Store
Anika
Design & Social Media | Halfen Store
Sophie
Product Manager | Halfen Knitwear
Catherine
Product Manager | Halfen Knitwear
Greta
Social Media | Halfen Store
Our Halfen Store in Cologne-Rodenkirchen
Our philosophy
We believe that fashion should not only be beautiful but also meaningful. Our philosophy combines tradition, craftsmanship, and sustainability with the aim of producing clothing for babies, children, and adults that brings long-lasting joy and protects the environment. For us, clothing is more than just a product – it's a promise: to parents, to children, to the future.
Our materials
At Halfen, we believe: The best material comes from nature.
That's why we exclusively use selected, sustainable fabrics that not only feel pleasant but are also produced responsibly.
In particular, mulesing-free merino wool is at the heart of our collections – it is temperature-regulating, soft, and a sustainable alternative to synthetic fabrics.
All our materials are, of course, GOTS-certified (Global Organic Textile Standard).
🤝 Sharing responsibility together
Protect natural resources
Our merino wool is mulesing-free, GOTS-certified and sourced from responsible animal husbandry. This protects animals, nature, and your children's sensitive skin.
Regionally & fairly made
In our own knitting mill in Germany, we create garments that are produced with care and fairness – transparently, with high quality, and with genuine craftsmanship.
Suitable for everyday use & easy to clean
Our clothes grow with your child, stay beautiful for a long time, and make family life easier. Fewer new purchases, less effort – more time for the important moments.
Together for our Future
With every purchase from Halfen, you support a more sustainable future – for your children and for the generations to come.