materials
Everything starts with the choice of materials and the sources of supply.
Less – but better.
Or, as the saying goes: Keep it simple – make it work.
ANDERS & KOMISCH stands for well-thought-out design that is minimalist without compromising on function.
We develop products for everyday use – well-thought-out, durable, and consciously designed.
Our designs are born out of a desire to create smart things: minimalist in design, usable every day, and made to become everyday heroes.
They should feel good, accompany you for a long time – and always be a little bit different.
We focus on a minimalist design philosophy with clever solutions for everyday life. Short transport routes, close cooperation with local businesses, and high-quality, sustainable materials – these are our ingredients. Our wallets are handmade in Germany.
Our values
We believe in quality, in the feel of materials, and in products that develop character over time.
We are a conscious label.
This means:
We choose materials that we can stand behind – plant-based, vegan, leather or cotton – depending on what makes sense and is durable for the product in question.
Materials
Our choice of materials is a conscious consideration of durability, origin and function.
We work with:
* Plant-based, vegan materials
* Leather from responsible sources
* Cotton for bags
* High-quality elastic bands from regional manufacturers
* Tear-resistant thread for maximum durability
Production
All ANDERS & KOMISCH wallets are handmade in Berlin and the surrounding area in Germany.
We produce in small quantities.
We work with local businesses.
We focus on short distances and personal cooperation.
The result is not just “a” product, but a piece that has been consciously created by hand to bring you joy.
We exchange time for quality. With heart. With hand. With mind.
And we still rejoice over every single order.
Care & durability
Our products are designed to accompany you every day.
Plant-based materials develop a patina over time.
Leather becomes softer and more individual.
Cotton gains character through use.
That is wear and tear. And that is exactly how it is meant to be.
For us, slow fashion means buying less, choosing more consciously, using longer.
Plastic-free packaging
We also want to generate as little waste as possible when it comes to packaging.
That's why we designed it ourselves – plastic-free and reduced to the essentials.
You will receive your order with as little material as possible.
Incidentally, our packaging is produced directly in Berlin.
Wallets
The decision to use a leather substitute came from our guts. Leather is a robust, good material, but it comes from the animal - and we made a conscious decision against it. We think there are equivalent and many alternative substances nowadays. So much has happened in fashion and many products that used to be made of leather are no longer made today - let's just think of shoes, bags or trousers.
The leather-like paper or often referred to as "vegan leather" in parlance has a unique texture, is vegan and biodegradable. The material is free from harmful substances and only 0.5 mm thick. This makes it extremely light, but it is characterized by its durability and is produced in Germany. You will have many years of pleasure with the A&K wallets.
The paper artificial leather is water-resistant and, with use, gets a wonderful patina with a special characteristic - similar to animal leather. The same material is often used for jeans labels, book bindings, suitcases, furniture and much more.