Family tradition since 1928
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. Regional, fair, and with true craftsmanship. Every step of the process is carried out with care – from the first cast-on 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.
What's important to us
GOTS Certification
Many of our materials are GOTS certified. This seal of approval guarantees that every Halfen product is manufactured ecologically and resource-efficiently, is free of harmful substances and chemicals, and is produced under fair working conditions. This way, you can be sure that our clothing is not only good for your child but also good for the environment.
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 good but are also produced responsibly.
Especially 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).
Quality trusted by the police and the German Armed Forces
A piece of history that still makes us proud: Our knitting mill not only supplied families throughout Germany with durable clothing - but also produced for the police and even the Bundeswehr.
The same high standards for durability, functionality, and quality that applied to service under the toughest conditions are still incorporated into every single Halfen product today.
If our sweaters and knitwear were strong enough for use by the police and Bundeswehr, you can be sure: They can easily withstand the turbulent everyday life with children.
For us, this is proof that Halfen has always been more than just fashion. We stand for reliable quality that lasts for generations - previously in uniforms, today in sustainable children's and family fashion.
💚 Who We Are
The Faces Behind the Halfen Brand
Halfen is more than just a brand – we are a family business with a clear philosophy:
Fashion should be sustainable, skin-friendly, and durable. We design and manufacture 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.
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.
Our Halfen Store in Cologne-Rodenkirchen
Visit us at our store in Cologne at Hauptstraße 67, 50996 Cologne.
