Another year is coming to an end. A year that we will not soon forget. In 2025, we at NIKIN made dreams come true, launched new innovations, planted over 300,000 trees, and discussed, raved about, and tasted mushrooms, forests, circularity, and coffee with you. And as we do every year, we would like to use these last few days to look back on our highlights and give you a little preview of what 2026 has in store. Spoiler: It's going to be largeß.
From Lenzburg to Aarau: Moving into our TreeHouse
Those who have known us for a long time knowß that NIKIN is a Lenzburg-based company, started there, and has deep ties to the region. This year, however, we took the leap into the bigventured out into the big wide world, or more precisely, to Aarau. A suitable building became available in the middle of the old town, and we moved in there in March. The largeThe big move, the elaborate installation of our tree—which now stretches from the fourth floor to the ground floor and can be admired—and finallyFinally, the Grand opening of our TreeHouse have given us more than just a sweatI tried a pearl.
But the effort has more than paid off: since March, the NIKIN TreeHouse has been an integral part of Aarau's cityscape and a place of inspiration, encounter, and gathering for our community. For this very purpose, we have created a dedicated space in the TreeHouse with the Community Hub, where events and talks can take place. And that is exactly what we have been making intensive use of in recent months.
By the way: If you haven't made it to TreeHouse yet, you can get an idea of our new home in our short but sweet documentary film.
With the community in, around, and on the TreeHouse
With TreeHouse, we finally have the space to regularly host our community.We invite you to visit us regularly. We have our monthly TreeHouse Talks launched and discussed the future of the textile industry with guests such as Patagonia, Muntognard, and We are ZRKL. But we also appealed to the sense of taste with coffee expertswho showed us what really good coffee is all about. And in the fall, we went out into the woods for the first time: our first joint mushroom excursion was a complete success.
We were particularly surprised by a campaign that was actually intended as a joke: We have the TreeHouse offered as an Airbnb, initially just as an April Fool's joke. But then the demand was so greatß that we quickly set up a tent on our terrace and actually welcomed guests.There was even a marriage proposal! And then there was our tribute to Aarau: The Carrot socks for the carrot market sold out within a few hours—over 500 pieces. Unbelievable!
We look forward to many more discussions, ideas, and events at TreeHouse and already have a lot planned for 2026.
From coffee to mushrooms to carrots: Product highlights for 2025
Also product-specificWe really stepped on the gas in 2025. We listened to your feedback about new shirts with large prints. That's why we made several of them. The Crowd Design Shirt by our winner Sophia, which has quickly become the clear favorite. Also greatOur Mushroom Collection, including a practical mushroom knife made from wood scraps from our TreeHouse tree – perfect for anyone who enjoys going on mushroom hunting excursions.
In addition to new ideas, we have also revamped our classics, especially the TreeShirt. The goal: to make them even more comfortable, durable, and sustainable. We have launched another highlight with our first Puffer Jacket. It is windproof, water-repellent, completely PFC-free, and therefore ideal for any outdoor adventure. For the first time, we have also added wool products to our range. It was particularly important to us to work only with RWS-certified suppliers in order to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare.
Another highlight of the year was our legendary carrot socks, which we designed especially for the Rüeblimärt in Aarau. And, as every year, for every product sold, a tree was planted in 2025. This brings us closer, step by step, to our goal of planting 3 million trees.
300,000 trees: Our TreePlanting projects for 2025
In 2025, we once again planted thousands of trees together with our partner organizations, thereby providing important ecological, social, and economic impetus—from South America to Asia to Africa. Here is an overview of where your support has taken root this year:
Brazil: Reforestation in Carla's homeland
In Sete Lagoas, home to our CFO Carla, several planting phases were carried out in January, March, and December. The region suffers from deforestation and soil erosion—our reforestation efforts help to protect biodiversity and regenerate nature. Want more details? Click here to visit our blog.
Thailand: Agroforestry & Protection of the Hill Tribes
In February, we supported a project with One Tree Planted that protects the habitats of indigenous mountain communities through reforestation and sustainable agriculture. You can read more about it here.
Senegal: Mangrove and agroforestry projects
Starting in May, two projects were implemented with veritree: mangrove reforestation on the coast and agroforestry inland. The projects not only improve the climate, but also the living conditions of the local people. You can find all the information in the corresponding blog.
Bhutan: Hazelnut trees for a stable future
In the fall (October and November), we supported a project involving hazelnut trees to secure income, combat erosion, and promote long-term greening. Working together with small farmers for a stable future. All information can be found here.
In total, we were able to plant over 300,000 trees in four countries in 2025 —with positive effects on nature, people, and local communities. This result impressively demonstrates what can be achieved with a committed community.
What is planned for 2026?
As if 2025 wasn't busy enough, we're continuing in the same vein in 2026, if not with even more enthusiasm. Because the coming year is a very special one for NIKIN: our journey began 10 years ago. 10 years full of ideas, creativity, innovations, products, encounters with inspiring people, and of course countless trees. We planted trees, staged them, put them on products—and they have always accompanied us on our journey.
We want to celebrate all these highlights from the last decade in style in 2026. As every year, our official anniversary is on October 22—but a 10-year celebration only comes around once in a lifetime, so we're kicking off the festivities at the beginning of the year. So get ready for lots of NIKIN history, emotions, events, and surprises.
Without you, it wouldn't be possible, dear community.
Finally, we would like to say one thing above all else: Thank you, dear communityfor the last 9 years, for your support, your feedback, your questions, and your many visits to the TreeHouse. We are very much looking forward to opening the next chapter in the NIKIN story together with you in 2026 and toasting to 10 years of NIKIN.ßen. So, see you very soon!
