Skarabeos

What Skarabeos does

Skarabeos is an Austrian sustainable fashion house operating as a sole proprietorship (Einzelunternehmen) under founder Wolfgang Langeder, headquartered in Engerwitzdorf, Austria. The company designs, produces, and sells premium outerwear and apparel under a 'Mindful Luxury' philosophy, anchored by a flagship line of waterproof rain jackets (Regenjacke 01 and 02) built on a 3-layer laminate of 100% recycled polyester with seam-taped construction, a 20,000mm water column rating, and full recyclability. Secondary lines include loden jackets sourced from Austrian heritage manufacturer Steiner1888, GOTS-certified cotton T-shirts featuring original screen prints by artist Gudrun O'Neel, limited-edition linen kaftans, and hand-embroidered silk beetle brooches produced at Kloster Steinerkirchen an der Traun. Manufacturing is split between Portugal (rain jackets), India (T-shirt cut-and-sew with Austrian screen printing), and Austria (embroidery, loden, and finishing), with component inputs from YKK and GOTS-certified button supplier Knopf Budke.

Revenue is generated through two streams: direct e-commerce via skarabeos.com (with payment via Hobex, invoice, or prepayment) and curated wholesale to four retail partners across Austria and Germany, plus a sales agency (Sui Generis) covering Japan. Product prices range from €80 (T-shirts) to €650 (kaftans), with the €580 rain jacket and €380 beetle brooch as the primary revenue drivers; several SKUs are made-to-order with 4-5 week lead times. Customer acquisition leans on the website's editorial Diary section, Instagram (@skarabeosofficial), newsletter signups, and selective trade show presence, most notably Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence (January 2025). The company has 1-10 employees, no disclosed institutional funding, and serves premium DACH and Japanese consumers who prioritize sustainable materials, European production, and artisan storytelling.

Name

Skarabeos

Legal name

Wolfgang Langeder

Website

https://skarabeos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Sustainable Apparel

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599)

SIC

Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330), Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320)

akta.pro primary industry

Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coated, Laminated & Membrane Fabrics (CRAAAMAF), Luxury Scarves, Gloves & Cold-Weather Accessories (CRAKAEAF)

Keywords

• Sustainable fashion
• Rain jackets
• Outdoor apparel
• Handcrafted accessories
• Recycled outerwear

Headquarters

HQ city

Engerwitzdorf

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Skarabeos sells products directly to consumers through its own online shop at skarabeos.com. Customers can purchase rain jackets, t-shirts, kaftans, and accessories. Payment options include invoice, credit card via Hobex payment processor, and prepayment.
2. Wholesale to Retail Partners: Skarabeos supplies its products to curated retail partners including Seegrün Gmunden, Kleider Machen Leute (Linz), Ralfs Fine Garments (München), and Don Grande Linz. The brand is also represented by sales agent Sui Generis in Japan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skarabeos designs and sells sustainable premium outdoor apparel and accessories under a 'Mindful Luxury' philosophy. The core product line consists of waterproof rain jackets (Regenjacke 01 and 02) for men and women made from 100% recycled polyester with 20,000mm water column waterproofing, complemented by loden wool jackets, GOTS-certified cotton T-shirts, limited-edition linen kaftans, and hand-embroidered silk beetle brooches crafted at an Austrian monastery.

Product overview

Skarabeos is a mindful luxury fashion brand offering a curated collection of sustainable outerwear and premium garments. The product portfolio consists of waterproof rain jackets (Regenjacke 01 and 02) for men and women, loden jackets for cold weather, T-shirts featuring artist collaborations, limited edition kaftans with art prints, and handcrafted beetle brooches. The brand emphasizes 'Mindful Luxury' combining timeless design with sustainability, using recycled polyester, GOTS-certified cotton, sustainable linen, and ethically sourced wool. Products are primarily manufactured in Europe (Portugal, Austria) with some items sourced from India. The collection is available in gender-specific and unisex styles across categories including jackets, T-shirts, shirts, pants, and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regenjacke 01/ Women A women's waterproof rain jacket with clear, well-designed aesthetic. Features waterproof and breathable sustainable materials with 20,000mm water column rating; made in Portugal.
• Regenjacke 01/ Men A men's waterproof rain jacket with clear, well-designed aesthetic. Features waterproof and breathable sustainable materials; made in Portugal.
• Regenjacke 02/ Women A women's waterproof rain jacket with thoughtful design, featuring 100% recycled polyester with 20,000mm water column, sealed seams, hood with drawstring, and knee-length coverage. Made in Portugal.
• Regenjacke 02/ Men A men's waterproof rain jacket featuring 100% recycled polyester with sealed seams, adjustable cuffs, and knee-length coverage. Made in Portugal.
• Skarabeos Lodenjacke (Loden Jacket) A loden jacket made from 100% sustainably produced sheep's wool (mulesing-free) from Steiner1888 in Austria, combinable with the Skarabeos rain jacket. Ideal for cold autumn and winter days.
• Skarabeos T-Shirt 01/ Man Unisex T-shirt featuring screen print artwork by artist Gudrun O'Neel from the 'Rhythmus' series. Made from GOTS-certified sustainable cotton. Manufactured in India with screen printing done in Austria.
• Skarabeos T-Shirt 01/ Woman Unisex T-shirt (women's listing) featuring screen print artwork by artist Gudrun O'Neel from the 'Rhythmus' series. Made from GOTS-certified sustainable cotton.
• Skarabeos Kaftan A limited edition kaftan (max 10 pieces) featuring original art prints by artist Gudrun O'Neel from her 'Rhythmus' series. Made from 100% sustainable linen. Unisex design, made to order with approximately 5-week delivery.
• Skarabeos Käfer (Beetle Brooch) A hand-embroidered silk beetle brooch serving as a protective talisman. Handcrafted at Kloster Steinerkirchen an der Traun monastery in Austria using traditional hand-embroidery techniques and silk threads no longer produced elsewhere. Made to order with customization options and 4–5 week delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Waterproof rating of 20,000mm water column for rain jackets
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gudrun O'NeelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtistic collaboration with autodidact artist Gudrun O'Neel from Salzkammergut. She creates sculptures, print graphics, and drawings. The collaboration produced a shirt and kaftan featuring her 'Rhythmus' print series, inspired by Sergei Rachmaninoff's music. The artist has exhibited internationally including at Museo de las Mujeres in Costa Rica and La Galleria Pall Mall in London.
• Kloster Steinerkirchen an der TrauncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonastery in Austria with a long tradition of hand embroidery, primarily for sacred textiles. The Paramentik workshop hand-stitches Skarabeos beetle accessories using silk embroidery threads from the monastery's collection that are no longer produced elsewhere.
• Sui GenerisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales agency representing Skarabeos in Japan market. Contact person: Lui Kawakubo.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Finisterre: UK-based sustainable outdoor and surf apparel brand with a strong storytelling heritage, Made-in-Europe ethos, and premium pricing. Directly comparable in targeting conscious luxury outdoor consumers with durable, design-led products.
• Knowledge Cotton Apparel: Danish sustainable apparel brand using organic cotton, recycled wool, and responsible manufacturing. Comparable in GOTS-certified product credentials, premium price positioning, and European heritage narrative.
• Lanius: German sustainable fashion brand with GOTS-certified organic cotton collections and a focus on fair, European production. Comparable to Skarabeos in premium sustainable women's and men's apparel with strong material credentials.
• ECOALF: Spanish sustainable fashion brand built around recycled materials (including recycled polyester from ocean waste) and circular design. Directly comparable in using recycled technical fabrics and premium sustainable positioning.
• ARMEDANGELS: German sustainable fashion brand offering GOTS-certified organic cotton and recycled apparel at premium price points. Comparable in the conscious-luxury segment, with broader distribution scale and category coverage than Skarabeos.
• Houdini Sportswear: Swedish premium sustainable outdoor apparel brand focused on circular design, recycled materials, and repair services. Highly comparable to Skarabeos' Mindful Luxury philosophy, recycled laminates, and high-end price positioning.
• VAUDE: German sustainable outdoor brand producing mountain sports apparel, backpacks, and shoes with strict environmental and fair-wear certifications. Closely comparable to Skarabeos in combining European manufacturing, sustainability narrative, and premium outdoor positioning.

Emerging players

• Mover Sportswear: Danish small-batch sustainable outerwear brand focused on recycled and circular materials. Comparable emerging European peer at similar scale, with overlapping focus on technical recycled laminates and premium sustainable positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Fjällräven: Swedish heritage outdoor brand offering durable apparel, outerwear, and backpacks. Comparable in product overlap (rainwear, wool outerwear) and sustainability positioning, but operates at much greater scale and a broader price range than Skarabeos.
• Patagonia: US-based pioneer of sustainable outdoor apparel, with deep technical outerwear expertise, recycled material innovation, and Worn Wear repair program. Comparable in sustainability DNA and outerwear category, but operates at vastly greater scale and brand recognition than Skarabeos.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/skarabeosofficial/?hl=de
• Xx.com/skarabeos01
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2940800

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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