Van Den Ijssel Bedrijfskleding

What Van Den Ijssel Bedrijfskleding does

Van den IJssel Bedrijfskleding is a Dutch total-solutions provider of workwear, safety shoes, and personal protective equipment (PPE), headquartered in IJsselstein and operating since 2003. The company manufactures and assembles customized workwear to client specifications and serves customers across verticals including construction & installation, transport & logistics, staffing/temporary employment, automotive, security, hospitality, industry & production, infrastructure, offshore, and professional services. Named enterprise customers include Dutchbase Events Security, Zalmhuys, AEGIR-Marine, Johma, Cura Glass (a 20-year relationship), and Mansveld Techniek.

The core operating stack centers on in-house embroidery and printing capabilities — 24 industrial embroidery machines with 1680 thread spools using TENCEL Lyocell fiber, Öeko-Tex Standard 100 certified transfer printing, an internal sewing atelier for custom alterations, and a 480m² showroom for hands-on fitting. Digital infrastructure includes a self-measurement "Online Paskamer" tool that captures employee sizing, and a Klantportaal (customer portal) at kmsvandenijssel.com that stores per-employee size deviations and automates repeat orders. The 3000m² facility, established in 2019, incorporates 356 solar panels delivering energy self-sufficiency, and supports inventory management, recycling, and refurbishment services.

Van den IJssel generates revenue through three primary streams: direct one-time workwear/safety shoe/PPE sales across an extensive multi-brand assortment; customization services (in-house embroidery, printing, and custom-made tailoring); and managed services including inventory stockholding, repair/refurbishment, and circular-workwear recycling. Pricing is quote-based with bespoke offers delivered within two working days, and the GTM is enterprise field-sales driven through five dedicated account managers executing a structured five-step methodology (listening, planning, setup, delivery, ongoing engagement), augmented by a showroom, webshop, and customer portal. The company has been a subsidiary of OptiGroup, a Gothenburg-based European distribution group, since 2023.

Name

Van Den Ijssel Bedrijfskleding

Legal name

Van den IJssel Bedrijfskleding BV

Website

https://vandenijssel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Van den IJssel Bedrijfskleding is a Dutch total-solutions supplier of workwear, safety shoes, and personal protective equipment for enterprise and SMB customers across construction, logistics, industrial, hospitality, offshore, and staffing verticals in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ijsselstein

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Workwear Sales: Sale of workwear, safety shoes, and personal protective equipment (PBM) as a total solutions provider. The company offers an extensive assortment across multiple brands, tailored to specific occupational needs.
2. Customization Services: Embroidery and printing of company logos and branding on workwear, performed in-house. Includes custom-made workwear through the internal sewing atelier.
3. Inventory Management Services: Stock management service where workwear is held in inventory for rapid delivery when new employees start or replacement clothing is needed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Van den IJssel Bedrijfskleding is a total solutions provider of workwear, safety shoes, and personal protective equipment (PBM) for B2B customers across the Netherlands and Belgium. The company manages the full workwear lifecycle through a 5-step methodology covering needs assessment, implementation planning, ordering portal setup, customized delivery via in-house embroidery and printing, and ongoing support including inventory management, on-site fitting, and PPE inspection/certification.

Product overview

Van den IJssel Bedrijfskleding is a total supplier of workwear, safety shoes, and personal protective equipment (PPE) serving diverse industries. The company operates a unified business model combining physical products (workwear, safety shoes, PPE) with an integrated suite of services including in-house printing and embroidery, online and on-site fitting services, customer portals, inventory management, and certification services. Their product portfolio centers on core workwear and PPE offerings, supplemented by the RIVER Workwear circular sub-brand and Custom Made tailored products. Services are designed to provide a complete solution under one roof, from initial consultation through delivery, customization, and ongoing management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RIVER Workwear: A sustainable workwear brand focusing on circular workwear solutions.

Products and services

• Werkkleding (Workwear) Work clothing including pants, shirts, jackets, and other garments tailored to specific occupational needs across construction, logistics, hospitality, manufacturing, and other industries. Sold primarily to B2B customers with in-house embroidery and printing customization.
• Veiligheidsschoenen (Safety Shoes) Safety shoes and boots meeting EN-ISO 20345 standards, available in SB, S1, S1P, S2, S3, S4, and S5 classifications for different workplace conditions, including orthopaedic variants via Livit partnership.
• PBM (Personal Protective Equipment)

Quantifiable outcome

• Online fitting room eliminates fitting days and reduces CO2 emissions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OptiGroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In 2023, Van den IJssel joined OptiGroup, a leading European distribution group. OptiGroup supports over 105,000 B2B customers primarily in cleaning & facility management, hotel & restaurant, healthcare, manufacturing, and graphic sectors, with products and tailored solutions that streamline business operations. The headquarters of OptiGroup is located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
• DHLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan den IJssel partnered with DHL for their complete transport process. DHL CityHubs are located at the edge of urban areas, minimizing unnecessary kilometers. New DHL locations are gas-free and equipped with solar panels. DHL has the largest electric fleet in the Netherlands and aims to deliver completely emission-free by 2025. DHL invests 1% of annual profit in social and sustainable projects.
• LivitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan den IJssel partners with Livit for the fitting and manufacturing of orthopaedic safety shoes. An orthopaedic advisor measures and analyzes foot complaints, and custom orthopaedic shoes are produced. Livit is a certified company that guarantees certification in accordance with European standards.
• AbronaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbrona supports people with intellectual disabilities. Van den IJssel employs several workers with a distance to the labour market through this partnership, believing in fair opportunities for everyone.
• Fair Wear FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan den IJssel consciously selects suppliers/producers who are members of the Fair Wear Foundation. This organization has developed a code of conduct requiring compliance with internationally accepted labour standards worldwide, including prevention of child labour, discrimination, working hours, wages, and forced labour.
• MieleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan den IJssel partners with Miele, a professional laundry service. In-house washing and care of workwear has benefits for garment lifespan, including greater influence on maintaining quality and colour of clothing.
• Code of Conduct (Supplier Standards)minorOthersVan den IJssel's Code of Conduct is a code of conduct applied to suppliers. It describes the fundamental requirements suppliers and external intermediaries must meet, relating to responsibility toward stakeholders and the environment. Standards cover ethical behaviour, sustainability, and social responsibility including fair labour conditions, human rights compliance, and environmental protection.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CWS Workwear: CWS is a major European workwear and hygiene service group offering rental, laundering, and managed workwear programs across multiple countries. Highly comparable as a B2B managed workwear provider and a direct competitor in the NL/BE market.
• Lindström Group: Finnish-headquartered workwear and textile rental group operating across Europe and Asia. Comparable as a B2B workwear-as-a-service provider with similar enterprise customers and managed-service model.
• Mewa: German workwear and cleaning textiles service group with a strong DACH and Benelux presence. Comparable on the managed workwear, laundering, and circular-textiles proposition that Van den IJssel is building toward.
• Elis Group: European-listed workwear, hygiene, and facility services group with multi-country operations. Comparable as a large-scale provider competing for the same enterprise customers across NL/BE.
• Frisdals (Fristads Workwear): Swedish workwear brand with a broad European catalog serving industry, construction, and services. Comparable as an established European workwear brand competing for similar enterprise accounts.
• Engelbert Strauss: German workwear and PPE specialist with strong direct-to-business distribution. Comparable as a European branded workwear player with customization and broad vertical coverage.

Direct peers

• Tricorp Workwear: Dutch workwear brand specializing in customizable, functional workwear for B2B customers. Directly comparable product/market overlap with Van den IJssel's core werkkleding offering.
• HAVEP: Dutch workwear manufacturer with a broad B2B portfolio and customization capabilities. Comparable as a Benelux-headquartered workwear brand serving similar verticals (industry, construction, transport).
• Dassy Workwear: Belgian workwear brand offering durable, functional garments for trades and industry. Comparable as a Benelux-based B2B workwear supplier with overlapping customer verticals.
• Sioen Industries: Belgian technical textiles manufacturer with workwear, protective clothing, and PPE offerings. Comparable as a Benelux-based B2B technical workwear/PPE producer with overlapping end markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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