Lagoped

Lagoped is a French apparel brand that produces adventure clothing and accessories from yarn to fabric to finishes using 100% recycled polyester (r-PET). The company selects water-repellent products and membranes, such as Sympatex membrane and laminate technology—which are free from fluorinated compounds (PFCs)—to manufacture waterproof and breathable clothing. As of September 2023, the company offers its products via 62 partner stores, most of which are sports apparel and equipment stores. It is also looking to open three flagship stores and expand in Germany and the UK, as well as in Asia—particularly in Japan and South Korea.

As of March 2024, the company's menswear ranges from EUR 15 to EUR 780 (~USD 16–USD 845) per item and womenswear is EUR 12 to EUR 780 (~USD 13–USD 845) per item. The company claims to be the first brand in Europe to publish the environmental scores (eco-scores) of all its clothing, using the European Commission's Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology for a comprehensive analysis of the manufacturing process, resulting in a final letter grade ranging from A to E.

Key customers and partnerships 

The company works with Sympatex, a developer of membranes, laminates, and functional textiles, as part of the Wear2Wear program to use Sympatex membranes in its apparel. In September 2023, the company collaborated with Au Vieux Campeur, a chain of stores specializing in outdoor gear and sports equipment, to open its first pop-up store in Paris.

Funding and financials

In September 2023, the company raised EUR 3.2 million (~USD 3.4 million) in equity funding led by HPF and Vox Capital and a EUR 2.5 million (~USD 2.7 million) bank loan to expand its workforce and global footprint in Germany, the UK, Japan, and South Korea. Through these strategies, the company aims to reach EUR 13 million (~USD 14 million) in revenue by 2028.