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We see fashion not only as a product, but above all as a way to reconnect people, materials and society. As a social enterprise, the social mission of Hul le Kes carries equal weight to our circular and creative vision.
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Within the Hul le Kes Recovery Studio, people facing mental or psychological challenges work on their personal recovery process. In a supportive environment, craftsmanship offers calm, rhythm and space for development.
Through restoration work, textile repairs and artisanal techniques, participants rediscover connection, daily structure and confidence in their own abilities. In this way, the Recovery Studio functions as a place of recovery for both people and textiles.
The Hul le Kes Studios provide work and learning opportunities for people facing barriers to employment, students and participants in reintegration programmes. We strive for a diverse group of participants, ranging from young to old and from all kinds of backgrounds.
We believe in an inclusive way of working in which talent, collaboration and personal growth are central. This creates a social ecosystem in which both people and materials regain their value.
Within the new Hul le Kes Recovery Garden, we cultivate dye plants and natural materials used in our dyeing processes. In doing so, we restore the connection between nature, textiles and craftsmanship.
Working in the garden offers calm, rhythm and involvement for participants throughout the entire making process. From plant to pigment, a slower and more conscious way of producing emerges, rooted in care for people and the environment.
September 12, 2025
An interview with Irma, Juno and Agnes about the Hul le Kes Recovery Studio and how making real garments for a Hul le Kes turns personal recovery into pride, community, and purpose.
As a social enterprise, Hul le Kes is committed to creating social impact through fashion, craftsmanship and recovery. This mission is supported by a strong network of partners and organisations. Hul le Kes is financially supported by Rabo Foundation and Stichting DOEN, while the City of Arnhem contributed to the development of the Recovery Studio. In addition, Hul le Kes participates in Deloitte’s Scaling Social Enterprises Program and is a member of Social Enterprise NL.
To ensure that our social ambitions remain at the heart of everything we do, Hul le Kes is guided by an independent advisory board consisting of Ine van Burgsteden, Peter Hobbelen and Adriaan Luteijn.. We are also proud to be a franchise partner of Driestroom and a collaboration partner of Scalabor, working together to create meaningful opportunities for people on their path towards recovery, development and participation.