HENK

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS 

• The Netherlands

WORKING CONDITIONS & LIVING WAGES 

Jasmijn Muskens is the founder, designer, and maker behind HENK.

HENK originated from Jasmijn’s disillusionment with the fast fashion industry and her love of vintage treasures. Amid her fashion studies, Jasmijn stumbled across a lot of beautiful ​‘forgotten’ fabrics. Though they had no immediate purpose at the time, she couldn’t bear to leave them behind. She took them home, because who knows, maybe she could find a way for other vintage lovers to enjoy them. And she did; in 2014 she founded HENK, named in honor of her loving grandfather. She sews everything herself in her studio in The Netherlands. 

MATERIALS 

• Cotton 

For Jasmijn’s creations, only second-hand fabrics are used. Jasmijn mainly uses vintage men’s shirts. Whenever it is possible, she transparently shares the textile composition, but due to the intractability, it is not always clear. The shirts are mainly made from cotton.

PACKAGING 

HENK doesn’t specify what shipping methods or packaging materials are used, so no environmental impact claims can be made. Jasmijn does however ask to carefully repack the item when sending a return, preferably in the same package it was received in. This is possibly to reuse the packaging. 

WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS

Jasmijn finds all her materials at vintage markets and second-hand shops. Using deadstock materials and giving discarded clothing a second life reduces the environmental footprint and associated water and chemicals usage. 

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN

HENK garments are made from second-hand items, giving them a second life. They are mainly recyclable mono-material, like 100% cotton. This eco-conscious approach significantly reduces textile waste and minimizes the brand’s carbon footprint.

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS 

HENK does not currently share any circular business models on their website. 

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN 

Production locations: 

• The Netherlands

HENK is a small, independent, local brand that offers unique upcycled fashion items. Everything is handmade in the Netherlands. This sustainable approach not only supports local craftsmanship but also reduces the environmental impact associated with long supply chains.

TRANSPORTATION

As every piece is made locally in the Netherlands, from second-hand materials, transportation related emissions are reduced. 

Although HENK does not specify that they are a vegan brand, the products currently available on their website do not contain any animal-related fabrics. 

PRODUCT DESIGN 

Due to their handmade nature, the one-offs are of great quality. The timeless designs are colourful and fun and don’t follow any season. 

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES 

HENK offers limited edition collections, as every piece is made only once from vintage and second-hand fabrics. Every piece is therefore truly unique! 

TRANSPARENCY ON PRODUCT 

As every item is crafted in the Netherlands, you’ll always know exactly where your specific purchase was produced. 

TRANSPARENCY ON PROCESSES 

While HENK’s production process lacks detailed information, being a small, independent brand suggests good intentions in crafting unique and more eco-conscious fashion pieces.