Yumeko Expands from Amsterdam to Germany

Why this is here: Yumeko’s revenue increased from 1.9 million euros in 2017 to over eleven million euros last year, demonstrating growth in the sustainable textile market.

Yumeko, a Dutch company based in Amsterdam, plans to expand into the German market with sustainable and ethically produced bedding and bathroom textiles. The company, founded in 2010 by Rob van den Dool, operates from two connected houses along the Herengracht canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Yumeko prioritizes transparent supply chains, using organic cotton, wool, linen, and recycled down sourced from 14 countries.

The company reported over eleven million euros in revenue last year, growing from 1.9 million euros in 2017. Though currently profitable, Yumeko seeks additional capital to fund further expansion, potentially through private equity or a family office investment.

Only 1.7 percent of the world’s cotton is organically grown, and just 0.07 percent carries a Fairtrade label, a problem Yumeko aims to address. Yumeko will initially sell its products in Germany through the retailer Manufactum, focusing on brand awareness over immediate sales volume.