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Schöffel – a 200-year journey to the top

Georg Schöffel founded the company of the same name in Schwabmünchen in 1804. The hosiery merchant stocked a wide range of knitwear – from socks to nightcaps to Swabian pointed caps, everything was there. With the major historical changes, the company also changed from generation to generation.

Eventually, Hubert Schöffel gave the company a new direction: functional sportswear. At the time, the concept of sportswear was still very new – the early change allowed Schöffel, as a pioneer, to become a market leader in the now well-established industry.

Specialized technology – How to be breathable and water-repellent at the same time

One reason for Schöffel's success is its weather resistance. They achieved this through “GORE-TEX”, a waterproof and windproof membrane. At first, this seemed to be a mistake when there were several defects. Nevertheless, Schöffel was the only company to stick with Gore on this project. This quickly brought success as the problems were resolved and new insights were gained. Schöffel has also used this experience to develop its own product called “Venturi”. This is also a membrane system with a similar function to Gore-Tex. A wide variety of outer fabrics are bonded together – either by a two- or a three-layer laminate. To offer a wide selection of products for every weather condition, Schöffel offers three different variants:

  • Venturi Stretch: Maximum flexibility with solid protection against wind and water.
  • Venturi Ventbreak: Low weight and high breathability, perfect for high-performance sports.
  • Venturi Softshell: Windproof, water-repellent and breathable: the classic Venturi variant as an all-rounder.

The right thing for your tour through nature

Behind Schöffel's idea is a close connection to nature. Everyone should be able to enjoy their cycling activity exactly as they wish. Whether it's a regular bike tour, downhill biking or gravel biking, Schöffel offers the perfect bike clothing for every situation. Activity-specific cuts or breathable fabrics ensure an incredible experience on your next tour. And the design always matches your surroundings.

The highlights from Schöffel

At Schöffel, every product is thought out in detail for your next outdoor adventure. With experience in the sports sector dating back to 1967, Schöffel offers high quality:

  • Cycling jacket: Schöffel cycling jackets are suitable for all weather conditions and offer maximum comfort thanks to the specialized membrane.
  • Bike shirts: Loose and airy, Schöffel bike shirts are the perfect companion for any tour through nature.
  • Cycling underwear: Integrated long-distance seat pads increase comfort even on long bike tours.

Feel the freedom of nature in the future with Schöffel

Schöffel is riding the wave of sustainability into the future. Due to their close connection to nature, they want to continue to experience it for many years to come. All Schöffel products are completely PFC-free and therefore harmless to nature. They use 100% recycled and recyclable packaging materials for this purpose. Furthermore, Schöffel ensures climate-neutral supply chains to minimize the high output of CO2. And innovative ideas will continue to ensure that the company can act sustainably in the future.

Be connected to nature with Schöffel!