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NIKIN AG is a sustainable Swiss clothing brand based in Aarau. Founded in October 2016 by childhood friends Nicholas Hänny and Robin Gnehm, the brand offers durable and timeless products made from sustainable materials, manufactured almost exclusively in Europe, and plants a tree for every item sold. To date, NIKIN has planted over 2.6 million trees worldwide in partnership with One Tree Planted.
The two founders started with 5,000 Swiss francs in seed capital. Since its highly successful crowdfunding campaign in December 2022, which raised 5 million Swiss francs in just three weeks, NIKIN now has around 4,000 co-owners.
About 35 people work at NIKIN and are pursuing the vision of building a community that plants trees and protects nature.
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June 15, 2026
Working Together for the Future of Cotton: Nikin Strengthens Its Partnership with Säntis Textiles
Nikin aims to make all its products circular by 2030. To this end, the Swiss fashion label is strengthening its collaboration with Säntis Textiles, the family-owned company founded by Stefan Hutter. With its current ReCotton collection, Nikin is already launching the next generation of products made from the innovative RCO100™ recycled cotton.
June 10, 2026
From April Fools’ joke to reality: Nikin and Kalte Lust launch spruce ice cream
What began as an April Fools’ joke is now actually becoming a reality: Together with Kalte Lust, Nikin is launching a limited-edition spruce ice cream. This marks the second time a Nikin April Fools’ joke has become a reality.
For the ice cream, an aromatic extract made from fresh spruce needles is incorporated directly into the base mixture. After freezing, the ice cream is enhanced with a homemade spruce jam and finished with toasted cedar nuts. The result is a nutty and refreshingly tart flavor, inspired by the forest.
April 30, 2026
Spatz × NIKIN: Two Swiss Brands Launch Joint Collection
Many Swiss people grew up camping. It is precisely these memories that inspired the collaboration between the iconic tent brand Spatz and the sustainable fashion label NIKIN. The joint collection brings the camping vibe into everyday life.
Original Spatz tent fabric is repurposed and transformed into products such as T-shirts, caps, bags, and a poncho that can be converted into a one-person tent. Production takes place in Europe, with a focus on durable materials and functional design.
November 28, 2025
Nikin launches Switzerland's first circular beanie
Sustainable Swiss fashion label NIKIN is launching Switzerland's first circular beanie, the NOOSA Beanie. During the Black Friday weekend, NIKIN is offering 100% cashback for circular use, contrasting the global focus on discounts with a model that emphasizes longevity instead of a throwaway mentality.
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