Chemnitzer Straße 36–38 | 09228 Chemnitz OT Wittgensdorf

Founded

The headquarters of Premium Bodywear AG, founded in 2002, is a factory complex dating back to 1910, which was completely renovated in the 1990s.

Milestones

2000 Olaf Benz equips the Olympic men’s team with functional underwear. | 2004 Presentation of the world’s first swimwear with an integrated UV indicator | 2005 The finest knitted fabric in the world is knitted in the Swiss high-tech knitting mill Greuter Jersey for a new ISS space laboratory – Olaf Benz uses it exclusively for men’s underwear. | 2006 Olaf Benz Omegapants: the reinvention of men’s pants – every detail is optimised. | 2007 The Silverscanner series permanently incorporates pure silver for the first time. | 2016 iF DESIGN AWARD in the packaging discipline | 2019 The manufacturer becomes an active part of the circular economy with ECONYL® yarn from Aquafil. | 2020 Olaf Benz expands its sustainable ranges – including SUPREME GREEN COTTON® by Feinjersey/Austria: made in Europe, up to 40% water savings, ecological and energy-saving, CO₂-reduced and non-GMO. | 2024 Olaf Benz creates beach shorts with SEAQUAL® material, made from recycled ocean plastic.

Owner/management

Frank K. Markert

Location(s)

Wittgensdorf near Chemnitz

Workplaces

Approx. 20, currently 1 trainee fashion tailor

Production/research focus, product range

Manufacture of knitwear for men’s underwear and swimwear

Company philosophy

“The mission statement of Olaf Benz is characterised by the goal of producing a valuable item of clothing. This combines craftsmanship, state-of-the-art textile and clothing technology and a great love of detail to maximise comfort and aesthetics.”

In the age of sustainability and resource-conserving production, the manufacturers of Olaf Benz have increased their commitment: the men’s underwear and swimwear brand favours short supply chains and European producers in order to help reduce CO₂ emissions and support the local economy. A significant proportion of production takes place directly at the headquarters in Chemnitz, where each item is carefully developed, tailored and tested. This holistic approach makes it possible to control the quality of all products and ensure that they meet the highest standards.