FHB original

What FHB original does

FHB original is a German family-owned manufacturer of workwear and traditional guild clothing, headquartered in Spenge, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company designs and produces functional garments, work shoes and accessories that serve tradespeople, guild members and big-and-tall wearers. Distribution is anchored in a B2B2C model through a network of more than 1,000 specialized retailers across Europe, with custom bespoke guild garments produced in the in-house "Unikatfabrik" facility at Spenge.

The product catalogue comprises roughly 866 SKUs across four merchandise groups: workwear, traditional guild/ceremonial clothing, occupational footwear, and accessories. Materials and components are selected for compliance and durability: OEKO-TEX-certified fabrics, YKK zippers, and recycled-material lines are explicitly referenced. Recent product introductions include the LUCA hardshell jacket, EUGEN sweat jacket, KUNO fleece jacket, KNUT T-shirt, ANNI work shorts, and ANNETTE work trousers, indicating an active refresh cadence across outerwear, mid-layers, and bottoms.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across three channels: wholesale shipments to the specialized-retailer network, custom guild commissions fulfilled by the in-house Unikatfabrik, and direct sales through a dedicated shop in Böblingen and a multi-language e-commerce presence (German, English, French, Dutch). Marketing assets include a TikTok channel and the "Zünftig unterwegs" podcast. The company does not disclose revenue, headcount, or ownership structure beyond its family-owned status; financial information is not publicly available, which constrains valuation and trajectory analysis.

Name

FHB original

Legal name

FHB original GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://fhb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FHB original is a German family-owned manufacturer of workwear and traditional guild clothing. It sells through more than 1,000 specialised retailers across Europe, offering around 866 products including garments, work shoes, accessories and bespoke guild garments produced at its Spenge facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workwear Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Apparel Manufacturing (315), Footwear Manufacturing (31621), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers (42435)

SIC

Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract / Private Label Cut & Sew Manufacturing (OEM/ODM) (IMAOAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury & Couture / Small-Batch Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAL), Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE), Activewear & Athleisure Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAA), Footwear Manufacturing (OEM/ODM & Private Label) (CRAAACAJ), Headwear Manufacturing (Hats/Caps/Beanies) (IMAOAFAA)

Keywords

• Workwear manufacturing
• Guild clothing
• Work shoes
• Occupational apparel
• Custom tailoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Spenge

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Workwear and Guild Clothing Sales: FHB generates revenue through the sale of workwear (Arbeitskleidung) and guild clothing (Zunftkleidung) via a network of specialized retailers. The company offers products across multiple categories including work trousers, jackets, shorts, footwear, and accessories. Pricing is retail-based with RRP (UVP) prices listed on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FHB original is a German manufacturer of occupational workwear, traditional guild clothing (Zunftkleidung), work shoes, and work accessories sold to tradespeople. The product range is complemented by a custom tailoring service (Zunft nach Maß) that produces made-to-measure guild garments, and the company distributes predominantly through a specialized trade retailer network in Germany and Europe.

Product overview

FHB original is a German family-owned company with over 80 years of history specializing in workwear (Arbeitskleidung) and guild clothing (Zunftkleidung), alongside work shoes and accessories. The company offers approximately 866 products across four main categories: workwear (586 items), guild clothing (216 items), work shoes (8 items), and accessories (114 items). Products are available in 15 colors from white through royal blue, and in sizes from XS to 5XL plus children's sizes. The core product lines include work trousers, work shorts, dungarees, work jackets, work waistcoats, fleece jackets, troyers, T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, zip-sweatshirts, hoodies, sweat jackets, guild trousers, guild shorts, guild waistcoats, guild blazers, shirts, work boots, and accessories. Recent additions include the LUCA hardshell jacket (DIN EN 343 certified rain protection), EUGEN sweat jacket (OEKO-TEX certified cotton-polyester blend), KUNO fleece jacket (recycled materials), and the custom guild clothing service. FHB sells primarily through specialist dealers rather than direct-to-consumer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arbeitskleidung (Workwear) Core line of occupational workwear garments (trousers, jackets, shirts, vests) for tradespeople such as carpenters, roofers, construction workers, and electricians. Sold through specialized trade retailers.
• Zunftkleidung (Guild Clothing) Traditional guild garments (e.g., Zunftwesten, Zunfthosen, Zunftjacken) worn by members of German craft guilds at ceremonies and official events. Sold through specialized trade retailers.
• Arbeitsschuhe (Work Shoes) Occupational footwear for tradespeople, sold as part of the FHB workwear range.
• Zubehör (Accessories) Workwear accessories such as belts (Gürtel) and related items complementing the apparel and footwear lines.
• Zunft nach Maß (Custom Guild Tailoring) Made-to-measure service producing individually tailored guild garments for members and groups who cannot be fitted by standard sizes. A standalone service offering within the FHB range.
• LUCA Hardshelljacke Hardshell work jacket from the FHB outerwear line, designed as a weather-resistant occupational jacket for tradespeople.
• EUGEN Sweatjacke Sweat-style work jacket from the FHB apparel line, positioned as a mid-layer occupational garment.
• KUNO Fleecejacke Fleece work jacket from the FHB apparel line, positioned as a warm mid-layer for trade use.
• ANDRE Gürtel Work belt from the FHB accessories line, sold as a complement to workwear and guild trousers.
• KNUT T-Shirt Work T-shirt from the FHB apparel line, an entry-level occupational top sold as a standalone item.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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