About us
How it all began
Lesseau was born from a very simple question: why do we actually use liquid soap? It's a habit no one really thinks about, even though liquid soap is often 95% water and comes in plastic packaging. We felt this was unnecessarily burdensome for both people and the planet. At the same time, we knew that solid soap is superior to liquid soap in every way, except when it comes to convenience. And convenience often determines more than we'd like to admit. That's why we decided to do things differently. We wanted to combine the convenience of liquid soap with all the benefits of a soap bar. Thus began the journey to create a soap dispenser that combines simplicity and responsibility.
Together with MMID, a highly regarded international product development company, we took the initiative to design a product that didn't yet exist: a bar soap dispenser. This is how the Lesseau soap dispensers came to life.
Our story
Mission, vision, values and challenges
Mission, vision, values and challenges
Our mission is clear: we want a world where hygiene and sustainability naturally go hand in hand. Lesseau offers an alternative to the liquid soap that currently exhausts and pollutes our planet. Our innovative soap bars and dispensers allow you to easily, hygienically, and responsibly use soap without disposable plastic, unnecessary water consumption, and chemical additives.
What drives us is the difference we want to make in sustainability. Our passion is to reimagine traditional soap, making it as practical as liquid soap, but with minimal impact on the world around us. Thanks to the soap bar dispenser, disposable plastic packaging is no longer needed, and shipping bottles filled with water is a thing of the past with Lesseau. But with Lesseau, you still enjoy maximum hygiene and optimal comfort. The best of both worlds, and the best for our planet.
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do; our soap saves water, prevents plastic waste and minimises transport, whilst quality and style ensure products that will last for years without any issues. Our soap bars are natural, gentle on the skin and locally produced in Europe.
Our style reflects simplicity, elegance and practical design, whilst craftsmanship ensures that every product is made with precision and care. These values guide us every day and in every choice we make. Lesseau stands for innovation that makes life easier, luxury that you can feel through reliability and craftsmanship, and choices that make a real difference.
At Lesseau, we want to help the world switch to a cleaner, more sustainable way of washing hands. However, that's not always easy. Convincing people that Lesseau soap dispensers are more efficient, hygienic, sustainable, and convenient than liquid soap takes time, explanation, and, above all, trust.
Lesseau soap dispensers are more than tested – they've proven their effectiveness over 850,000 times and come with a generous warranty on the mechanism. This reflects our confidence in the longevity and reliability of our products.
Our world, our team
Production process
Our soaps come from renowned soap factories in France, Austria and the Netherlands. Each factory is renowned for its craftsmanship and high-quality production. In this way, we ensure quality and purity in every bar of soap, combining respect for traditional methods with modern precision.
The team
We're a small, passionate team, deeply connected, and celebrate success together. At Lesseau, it's about more than just work: we create products with care, attention, and shared values. Our choices are driven by what truly matters. That's what makes us authentic. That's what makes Lesseau real.
Workplace
Our workshop in Arnhem, the Netherlands, is where tradition and precision come together. Skilled craftsmen manufacture, test and package every soap dispenser with a focus on quality, hygiene and sustainability.
Marcel
Founding Partner
Caspar
Founding Partner
Hartger
Partner
Syb
General Manager
Nikita
Online Marketer
Karin
Customer Relationship Management
Tatiana
Production
Mykola
Production
Halyna
Finance Specialist
Cor
Marketing & Event Support
Wolly
Logistics Manager
Thymo
Logistics
Our awards
Lesseau is internationally recognized for its thoughtful design, innovation, and sustainable solutions. Our Automatic Soap Dispenser and Travel Soap Dispenser have won multiple prestigious design awards, including the Red Dot Design Award and the iF Design Award. A wonderful recognition of their user-friendly and distinctive design.
The Automatic Soap Dispenser also won the Amsterdam Innovation Award, both in the Sustainability & Environment category and as Overall Winner. This double honor highlights the strength of the innovative and environmentally friendly concept. We also received the CSU Innovation Award 2022 for our completely plastic-free dispenser, which significantly helps reduce packaging materials and residual waste. In 2024, this was followed by the Clean Bright Award (Sweden), further confirming our sustainable approach. Our manual dispenser was also honored with the Lissbon Food Award 2026, showing that our solutions are valued in a wide range of environments.
We are proud of these recognitions, which demonstrate what we stand for: smart, user-friendly products that contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable world
