What Erren Recondition does

Erren Recondition B.V. (operating under the legal entity The Product Savers BV) is a Netherlands-based B2B product reconditioning specialist headquartered in Arnhem. Founded in 1890 by Peterhannes Erren and operated across four generations of family ownership, the company restores damaged, returned, defective, and unsellable footwear, bags, toys, clothing, and household items to market-ready condition for brands and retailers. The service portfolio spans 162 distinct offerings across six product categories plus a Renew service line covering circular renewal of returned, B-grade, and C-grade inventory.

The underlying technology stack is industrial and process-based rather than digital: specialized mold removal and cleaning processes, X-ray equipment for metal contamination detection in clothing and shoes, tunnel finishing hardware for wrinkle removal and textile refreshing, and chemical neutralization processes that bring products into compliance with European regulations governing mold-prevention treatments used by overseas factories. The company also provides re-packaging, re-labeling, quality control, sorting, grading, and responsible destruction services for unsalvageable items. Geographic operations cover the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium, with large-scale international shipment handling capacity.

The business model is professional services revenue, generated on a per-batch, per-project quote basis with consultative free assessments and customized action plans. Go-to-market is exclusively direct B2B enterprise sales with no third-party distribution. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by batch size, product type, and service complexity. Customers are primarily footwear and apparel brand manufacturers plus retailers seeking circularity and compliance solutions, with secondary charitable recipients of donated refurbished products. In March 2026, Erren Recondition was acquired by Soles4Souls, a Nashville-based nonprofit, with Peter Erren retained to oversee operations and the Erren brand continuing in continental Europe while being integrated into Soles4Souls' UK and US footprint.

Name

Erren Recondition

Legal name

The Product Savers BV

Website

https://erren.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Erren Recondition is a Netherlands-based B2B specialist restoring damaged, returned, and unsellable footwear, apparel, bags, toys, and household items to market-ready condition for European brands and retailers. Founded 1890, it offers 162 services including chemical neutralization, X-ray contamination detection, and circular renewal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Footwear and Apparel Reconditioning Services

NAICS

Footwear and Leather Goods Repair (81143), Footwear and Leather Goods Repair (811430), Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (8114), Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (811490)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Leather & Suede Stain/Odor Removal & Decontamination (HSAJAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Footwear Repair, Refurbishment & Remanufacturing (IMAOAIAL), Repair, Refurbishment & Remanufacturing Services (EUAIANAB), Specialty Repair (Elastic, Drawstrings, Straps, Hardware) (HSAJAFAO), Refurbishment, Restoration & Reconditioning Services (CRAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Footwear reconditioning services
• Apparel restoration services
• Circular product renewal
• Returned goods processing
• Textile cleaning and repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Reconditioning Services: Erren Recondition provides fee-for-service reconditioning to brands and retailers, restoring damaged, returned, and unsellable goods to market-ready condition. Services include mold cleaning, repairs, finishing, labeling, packaging, chemical neutralization, and contamination detection. Revenue is generated on a per-batch, per-project basis, with turnaround times and pricing tailored to each client engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Erren Recondition restores and reconditions footwear, clothing, bags, toys, and household items for brands, retailers, and manufacturers, handling damaged, defective, returned, B-grade, and C-grade goods. Services span mold removal, dirt and stain removal, color correction, repairs, sewing, finishing, grading, sorting, quality control, re-packaging, re-labeling, chemical neutralization for European regulatory compliance, and X-ray metal contamination detection, delivered as fee-for-service batches through the Arnhem facility.

Product overview

Erren Recondition is a comprehensive product reconditioning platform offering sustainable restoration services for damaged, returned, and unsellable goods. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in Arnhem, Netherlands, the company operates as a trade-name of The Product Savers BV. The service portfolio centers on six core offerings: Shoes Reconditioning, Bags Reconditioning, Toys Reconditioning, Clothing Reconditioning, Household Items Reconditioning, and the Renew Service (Circular Product Renewing). The Renew Service includes specialized renewal programs for returned products, B-grade, and C-grade items. Supporting services include chemical neutralization, X-ray contamination detection, tunnel finishing, destruction services, and custom packaging solutions. The company operates in continental Europe and serves brands and retailers seeking to extend product lifecycles, reduce waste, and maintain circular economy principles. In March 2026, Erren Recondition was acquired by Soles4Souls to expand circular solutions for the European market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shoes Reconditioning Expert shoe restoration services for brands and retailers including mold removal, dirt removal, color correction, repairs, finishing, grading, sorting, quality control, re-packaging, re-labeling, and contamination detection.
• Bags Reconditioning Comprehensive bag restoration services including cleaning, color correction, sewing repairs, magic marker removal, ink removal, mold removal, glue stains removal, re-stitching, hardware replacement, finishing, grading, quality control, sorting, re-packaging, and re-labeling.
• Toys Reconditioning Toy restoration services including mold removal, glue service, dirt removal, cleaning, glue stains removal, smell removal, re-packaging, quality control, sorting, grading, and re-labeling.
• Clothing Reconditioning Full-service clothing restoration including mold removal, repair, dirt removal, cleaning, color correction, magic marker removal, metal contamination detection, sewing repairs, ink removal, smell removal, sorting, quality control, re-packaging, re-labeling, tunnel finishing, laundry service, and fitting adjustments.
• Household Items Reconditioning Restoration services for household items including mold removal, repair, adjustments, cleaning, color correction, dirt removal, smell removal, sorting, hardware replacement, glue service, quality control, re-packaging, re-labeling, and grading.
• Renew Service (Circular Product Renewing) Responsible repurpose of returned, B-grade, and C-grade products including returned product renewal for shoes, bags, toys, clothing, and household items, B-grade renewals, and C-grade renewals. Supports circular economy by minimizing environmental impact and extending product lifecycles.
• X-Ray Contamination Detection Service Advanced X-ray technology service to detect even the smallest metal particles such as needles in clothing and shoes, ensuring product safety and purity for every batch.
• Tunnel Finishing Service Wrinkle removal, fabric refreshing, and finishing service using tunnel finisher technology to ensure textiles look flawless and market-ready, addressing products affected by transport-related creasing.
• Chemical Neutralization Service Service to neutralize chemicals in goods that do not comply with European regulations; many factories use chemicals to prevent mold that are not allowed in Europe, and Erren Recondition ensures products comply with regulations.
• Destruction Services Safe and responsible disposal services for unsalvageable items that cannot be restored or resold.
• Tracking Services Product tracking services allowing clients to monitor the status of goods throughout the reconditioning process, with regular updates and notifications upon completion.
• Custom Packaging Solutions Custom packaging solutions tailored to specific branding requirements, available for bags and other product categories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Textile industry return rates can reach up to 40%, making structural reuse a necessity rather than a choice
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Soles4SoulscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Soles4Souls, a Nashville-based global nonprofit focused on circular solutions for footwear and apparel, acquired Erren Recondition in March 2026. The acquisition expands Soles4Souls' circular solutions capabilities, enabling brands and retailers to extend product lifecycles, reduce waste, and create economic opportunity through scalable reconditioning services. Erren Recondition continues operating in continental Europe under its brand while being integrated into Soles4Souls' operations in the UK and US. Peter Erren continues to oversee operations at the renamed Erren Recondition, a Soles4Souls company. The move positions the organization to better serve the regulated European market while potentially adapting European standards for emerging U.S. extended producer responsibility laws.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ReCircled: US-based company providing circular solutions for apparel and footwear brands, including repair, cleaning, and resale. Comparable to Erren's Renew service line and chemical-compliance positioning for North American brands.
• Optoro: US-based returns and reverse-logistics technology and services provider for retailers, focused on disposition of returned and excess inventory. Comparable to Erren for B2B returns processing, with a technology-led rather than hands-on reconditioning model.
• Tersus Solutions: Provider of textile cleaning, restoration, and disinfection services for apparel, footwear, and household items. Comparable to Erren's mold removal, chemical neutralization, and cleaning capabilities, with a partially overlapping product and service portfolio.

Regional players

• AfB Shop (Arbeit für Menschen mit Behinderung): European social enterprise that refurbishes and resells IT hardware and consumer electronics, with operations across Germany, Austria, and other European countries. Adjacent to Erren as a mission-driven refurbishment/resale business, but in a different product category.

Direct peers

• Soex Group: German textile recycling and used-clothing processor with collection, sorting, and reuse operations across Europe. Comparable to Erren for European footwear/apparel reuse and circular-economy service offerings.
• Texaid: Swiss-based textile sorting and recycling company operating across Europe with collection, grading, and resale/recycling streams for apparel and shoes. Closely comparable to Erren's sorting, grading, and Renew services for European retail and brand customers.
• The Renewal Workshop: US-based B2B service provider that collects, sorts, and renews apparel and footwear for brands and retailers, with circular-economy positioning. Directly comparable to Erren's footwear/apparel reconditioning and Renew service line, with similar enterprise sales motion and chemical/safety compliance focus.
• I:CO (Icollectit): Circulation and reuse solutions provider, originally created by Zalando, that collects, sorts, and processes used clothing and shoes for resale or recycling. Directly comparable to Erren's Renew service and circular-positioning for European footwear/apparel brands.
• Reverse Logistics Group (RLG): German reverse-logistics and returns-management provider serving brands and retailers with sorting, grading, and disposition services. Comparable to Erren for European returns processing, grading, and B/C-grade disposition workflows.

Broad incumbents

• Soles4Souls: Nashville-based global nonprofit parent of Erren Recondition, focused on circular solutions for footwear and apparel, with operations in the US and UK. Comparable as the parent platform and a broader circular-solutions provider in the same product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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