Functional and sustainable clothing for the modern and adventurous golfer
Golf needed a wake-up call. For too long, the industry has been stuck in its ways – stale designs, questionable production practices, and a disconnect from the values that matter to today's players.
That's where Volpe comes in. We're not just another golf brand; we're the change we wanted to see. Every piece we create uses regenerative or organic materials, crafted exclusively in Europe by manufacturers who share our commitment to doing things right.
We could easily cut costs by producing overseas, but that would mean losing control over the very things that define us – fair working conditions, quality craftsmanship, and supporting the communities where we operate. Instead, we choose to invest in local industries and the skilled people who bring our vision to life.
Our approach is intentionally different: smaller quantities, unique designs, uncompromising quality. We'd rather create pieces that last and mean something than flood the market with disposable fashion.
What drives us forward
Every Volpe item is designed and manufactured in Europe.
We exclusively work with organic, raw, and fully recycled fabrics and materials.
Smaller production with designs by talented local artists and designers,
Bob van Eck, Founder, Volpe Golf
The seed for Volpe Golf was planted back in 2001, when a young skateboarder got dragged to the golf course by his parents.
Everything about him screamed "doesn't belong here", from his baggy clothes to his rebellious teenage attitude. But despite feeling like an outsider, something clicked. The love for the game took hold.
Years passed. Skateboarding gave way to snowboarding, then surfing, as he chased that perfect balance between challenge and flow. But golf kept calling him back. Reading a green like reading a wave, being outside under the sun for a couple of hours while chasing a little white ball around the course, it just felt good.
Eventually, that rekindled passion collided with a simple realization: if he felt out of place all those years ago, how many other enthusiasts were missing out because golf's image didn't quite reflect who they really were?
That's when the idea for Volpe was born – to create golf apparel for people who love being outside, without all the stuffiness that usually comes with it.
From the end of the world to you
We're located in the west of the Algarve, pretty much around the corner from Sagres. Before the age of exploration, Sagres, being located in the most southwestern tip of Europe, was often considered the end of the world due to its geographical extremity.