Chiemsee bathrobe

Chiemsee is an iconic German brand with deep roots in boardsports and lifestyle apparel, founded in 1982 by brothers Christoph and Martin Imdahl on the shores of Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria. The brand became famous for its distinctive kangaroo logo and its connection to the windsurfing and snowboarding cultures of the 80s and 90s.

Today, the brand has expanded its portfolio beyond technical sportswear to include lifestyle clothing, accessories, and home textiles like the bathrobe shown in the image. Since 2003, the brand has been part of the Schmidt Group. In 2024 and looking toward 2026, Chiemsee remains under the umbrella of the Norderstedt-based Schmidt Group (Norderstedt, Germany), which manages the brand's global distribution and licensing. Manufacturing for textiles typically occurs in a global network of production facilities, primarily in Asia and Europe, depending on the specific product line.