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How it all began

ENKEV® was founded in Volendam, the Netherlands, in 1932. Our original purpose was to employ local fishermen who were going out of business due to the decline in fish in local waters. Socially minded from day one, responsibility has always been in ENKEV®'s DNA.

At our foundation, the only materials available were natural. We got to know them inside out, and learnt how to make the highest quality products for our customers from them. When cheaper, synthetic materials began penetrating the industry, we watched our competitors jump on board in search of higher profit. We, however, decided to stay true to what we believed in and continued working with natural fibres.

We believe that natural is the only way to go. Nature takes care of us, and we take care of nature.

To this day, we work exclusively with natural materials. We invest our time and effort into designing circular processes so that, at the end of their life, we are able to repurpose our materials and give them a second chance.

We will never profit at the expense of our planet or our people.

ENKEV® engineered for sustainability.

 

Our Approach

Nearly 100 years after our founding, we have developed a keen eye for the purest raw ingredients that nature has to offer. We dedicate our knowledge and expertise to innovation, creating products that do no harm to our planet or our community. We aim to set an example, to inspire others and to raise the question of whether faster is always better, and whether cheaper is truly more convenient.

We are a Yes! company. This means we go all-in when we believe in an idea that requires development work. Of course, we have to be selective. There are only 24 hours in a day, and sometimes an idea lies too far outside our capabilities. But — generally speaking — our most successful products are the result of close cooperation between ourselves and our customers.
Let's rethink the system together.

Our mission

ENKEV®'s mission is to move the world towards a healthier planet and society by producing high-quality materials and products that outperform man-made alternatives. By design, all ENKEV®'s products are completely biodegradable or recyclable.

Our vision

ENKEV®'s vision, for a better world, focuses on moving the traditional linear economy towards a more circular system.

Our values

Healthy Planet and People

Sustainability: we are fully committed to eco-friendly products and practices.

Innovation: we embrace new technologies for sustainable development, often drawing on traditional materials.

Quality: we make natural products a genuine and sustainable alternative to highly specified, fossil-based materials.

Social Responsibility: we feel a deep responsibility towards fostering a healthier planet and community well-being.

Integrity: we uphold ethical business practices and long-term environmental goals.

ENKEV®'s Extended Family

We are always looking to expand our capabilities by working with like-minded suppliers and manufacturers. Let us introduce you to just some of our extended family here at ENKEV®.

  • Havivank

    At Havivank, we offer a full range of nonwovens and fleeces. In our nonwoven factory, we produce a comprehensive range of needled nonwovens for the mattress industry. We are highly flexible and stock the widest range of fibres, which we can blend into almost any combination. Havivank carries the GOTS certificate. See our Certifications page for more information.
    Havivank

  • Walotex

    In 2014, the ENKEV® Group was delighted to welcome Walotex bvba to the ENKEV® Group family. This nonwoven factory, located in Rollegem, Belgium, adds the exciting capability of thermally bonding our range. Within our traditional markets, we can now add greater resilience, stability and structure to our fine fibre-filling ranges at highly competitive prices. This addition also creates opportunities to supply wider markets, including insulation, noise control, automotive and filtration.
    Walotex

  • ENKEV Polska

    ENKEV® Polska in Łódź, Poland has been part of the ENKEV® family since 2000. ENKEV® Polska produces a full range of needled and rubberised products.
     
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    Enkev Polska

  • Enkev UK

    In the 1990s, we started distributing materials in the UK from the garage of our sales manager, with most of our products being made by ENKEV® BV. As the business grew, we relocated to Silloth, a beautiful village in Cumbria, where there was already an established history of processing natural fibres such as coconut and hair in the automotive industry.

    Today, ENKEV® UK operates a needle-punch line and a rubberising line, as well as a bagging department where we prepare loose fibres for sale to upholstery wholesalers. We also trade in natural latex foam.

    Enkev UK

  • Enkev USA

    In 2020, ENKEV® began distributing its materials via our warehouse in High Point, North Carolina. This made it straightforward and cost-effective for customers across the Americas to explore and source our natural and circular materials.

    Karsten is always available to tell you more about our range and everything that ENKEV® has to offer.

     

    Enkev USA