Falke is a long running family business founded in 1895 by a German roofer, Franz Falke-Rohen, whilst working as a day labourer at a woolen mill. In 1918 after acquiring his own mill, Falke began to produce knitted outerwear for working men through the Sauerland region. Over the following years of gradual growth and recognition, Falke changed hands through the generations and in 1958 Franz Falke bought a stockings factory to extend the companies range. Now to this day Falke remain the go to brand for high quality knitwear and hosiery.