Thor Steinar facts for kids
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| Industry | Fashion Clothing |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters |
Königs Wusterhausen, Brandenburg
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Germany
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| Brands | Tønsberg |
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Number of employees
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c. 160 |
| Parent | International Brands General Trading (since 2009) |
Thor Steinar is a German clothing brand. It is made by a company called Thor Steinar Mediatex GmbH. This company is part of a larger group named International Brands General Trading, which is based in Dubai.
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Understanding Thor Steinar
What is Thor Steinar?
Thor Steinar is a company that designs and sells clothes. It started in Germany in 1999. The brand is known for its specific style of clothing.
Why is the Brand Controversial?
In Germany, the Thor Steinar brand is seen as being connected to groups that have very extreme or hateful ideas. The "Verfassungschutz," which is a government office that protects the constitution in the state of Brandenburg, has noted this connection. Because of these associations, wearing Thor Steinar clothes is not allowed in some important places. For example, it is forbidden in the Bundestag (Germany's parliament) and in the parliaments of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony. It is also not allowed in many football stadiums.
A Brief History
The Thor Steinar brand was officially registered in October 2002 by Axel Kopelke. At first, the clothes were made by a company called Mediatex GmbH. Later, in March 2009, Mediatex sold the brand. It was bought by International Brands General Trading, a company located in Dubai.
