Vollebak
Experimental clothing, graphene, Dyneema, bioluminescence, London
The innovation is fascinating, graphene, bioluminescence, but customer service and quality are unstable. More of an experimental lab than a reliable everyday brand.
Philosophy
Twin former ad execs making graphene clothes and indestructible Dyneema hoodies. NYT and Wired love it. specialist forums says: 'products aren't worth half of what they're charging.' Unanimous advice: buy at -50%, never full price. More a fascinating lab than an everyday brand.
History
Nick and Steve Tidball are twins, former London ad executives and ultra-marathon runners. In 2016 they launched Vollebak with a wild idea: clothing from the future. Graphene t-shirt, solar-powered glow-in-the-dark jacket, indestructible Cordura/Dyneema hoodie, biodegradable algae-based clothes. The NYT and Wired loved it. Among enthusiasts, the consensus is more nuanced: 'mixed feelings, some stuff is not worth it.' The Indestructible Hoodie impresses, but other products disappoint. An ex-fan among enthusiasts: 'products just aren't worth half of what they're charging.' Customer service reportedly declining. The community's unanimous advice: buy on sale at -50%, never full price. More a fascinating lab than an everyday brand.
Iconic Products
Indestructible Hoodie
Cordura and Dyneema, the hoodie you theoretically can't destroy. The Vollebak product specialist forums genuinely respects - the only one where concept meets promise. ~€300.
Solar Charged Jacket
The jacket that absorbs light and glows in the dark. Phosphorescent, not electric. Vollebak's most Wired product - impressive in photos, debatable for daily use.
Graphene Jacket
Graphene jacket - the 21st century miracle material, applied to clothing. Thermal conductor, lightweight, resistant. The concept is genius. The price is brutal. Real-world durability is debated.