Already during his work as a product & interior designer with his design studio "Studio Tinus", Martijn Straatman was intensively involved with handmade products.
High-quality products in which attention to detail is recognisable,
as opposed to mass production with a short expiry date, correspond to his philosophy and identity as a designer.

For him, hats are more than just an accessory, but also a statement that reflects a person's personality.

As a passionate hat wearer himself, Martijn Straatman felt inspired to realise this form of expression.
This is how "Straatman Handmade" was born and he dedicated himself
to the design and manufacture of customised hats.
Each hat is handmade and unique to suit the wearer. "Straatman Handmade" stands for quality and identity,
but is also intended to emphasise the joy of wearing a hat.