About Fraenck

What are we about ?

Fraenck & Design

Our experienced designer duo Ho&Mulder designs bags and accessories, made from sustainable material. Design with a great story, products to be proud of.

Fraenck & Sustainability

We give leftover material from canvas manufacturers, vegan leather leftovers and other material second chances. Sturdy and strong materials! Recycling & Upcycling is core.

Fraenck & Social

We believe in an inclusive world. Our sustainable products are manufactured by people with lesser job opportunities. They learn skills they can use to outgrow us.

Fraenck & Local

In our store and workshop in Arnhem, motivated people work and learn, helped by passionate craftspeople. This way, we keep the craft local.

The Beginning

Fraenck is a concept started by designers Ho&Mulder. They met at the University of the Arts in Arnhem, where Ratna Ho studied Fashion Design and Pascal Mulder studied Product Design. From when they first met, Ho and Mulder shared a passion for the craft of designing.

Ho & Mulder

Upon finishing her studies in Arnhem, Ratna continues her education at the prestigious Central St. Martins and Pascal works on a collection of ceramics. After Ratna's return from London, both designers decide to join forces.

Sail Away

By collaborating with Buitink Technology, a collection of bags is designed with the base principle of using leftover materials from the canvas manufacturer. This way, a designer collection is created, made from upcycled material!

Our collaboration

Winning awards

At the end of 2016, Ho&Mulder win the ASN Bank World Prize with their collection of sustainable bags. Both the audience ánd the jury award! Proud and motivated, they make the next move.

Concept Store

In March of 2017, the designers open their concept store on Beekstraat in the middle of Arnhem. What's so special about this store? You can see for yourself how the products are fabricated in the store. Also, you'll find sustainable items from other (local) designers.

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Social Enterprise

By working together with Siza, social entrepreneurship is put on our map. Ignite Award organizes a contest for social startups. Fraenck makes it onto the finals and not long after this, the business plan becomes reality with the help of the Rabobank Foundation and the DOEN foundation.

Our partners

Fraenck Means Business

By aiming for both consumers and businesses (corporate gifts, goodies), we have been able to expand our team. Together, we work on an ever-growing collection of sustainable bags and other (textile) products.

Business Opportunities

What's Next?

In 2019, Fraenck has made use of over 1200 kilograms of leftover canvas, banners and vegan leather. And also enrolled 18 ambitious individuals in social apprenticeships, of whom 4 have found full time employment! We plan to increase these numbers every year. Will you join us in our goals?

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