FAQ

It depends on where you order from. We ship to Germany within 1–3 business days.

Shipping to Austria takes 2–5 business days.

Custom-made products take approximately 10 days to manufacture. Shipping times vary depending on the country.

We ship our products with DHL & DPD for standard shipping and UPS for express shipping.

Shipping within Germany is free for orders over €50.

For international orders, the buyer pays for shipping.

KRAGÜs purchased in our online shop can be exchanged within two weeks without stating a reason. Individually made KRAGÜs are excluded from this policy. 

Our KRAGÜ one-of-a-kind pieces and collections cannot be personalized. However, you can have a 100% customized KRAGÜ made from your own tie. 

Producing a KRAGÜ is an elaborate process that requires considerable time and craftsmanship. In total, more than half an hour of manual work is needed to transform a tie into a KRAGÜ. First, the vintage tie is inspected for defects and tear resistance. Once it has successfully passed all these tests, the tie is carefully taken apart and precisely cut to the desired dimensions. The previously prepared inner material—a combination of foam and laminate—is then incorporated. In the next step, the belt is closed and the D-rings are sewn on. After the label is attached, the KRAGÜ is finished and packaged in the stylish logo tin. If you are interested, you are welcome to take a look here at our production video.

Each KRAGÜ is made in a standard length suitable for wearers with a hip circumference of up to 110 cm. Slight variations are possible with one-of-a-kind pieces. If the belt is a little too long, that’s no problem at all—simply tuck the excess end into the belt loops or tie the belt inward. You can see how to tie it inward here.

The idea behind KRAGÜ is to make belts in a tie design, or even from old ties—in other words, tie belts. 
That’s exactly where our name comes from: tie + belt = KRAGÜ

These days, two terms probably come up most often in the fashion industry: sustainability and individuality. Our goal was therefore to develop a product that combines these two values. In our search for an easily obtainable material to recycle, we ultimately arrived at ties after various discussions about bicycle inner tubes and car tires. We were immediately excited by this material, as it allows for a high degree of individuality without requiring major investment. The idea of the belt then quickly emerged from its shape.