The

Alva

Legacy

Belgian cookware, crafted with intention — since 1949.

The Origin

1949 - Belgium

After World War II, a Belgian craftsman named Albert Vandaele saw opportunity where others saw waste. Using discarded military aluminum, he began crafting cooking pots by hand — shaping, sanding, and refining each piece in a small workshop. Every pot was made with care. Imperfect ones were melted down and recast on the spot. Nothing wasted. Everything intentional.

Our Legacy

Built by family. Made to last.

As the years passed, Alva grew — but never lost its roots. In the early 1990s, Allinox was founded to support Alva’s expansion, allowing the brand to work with new materials and larger production while keeping Belgian expertise at the heart of every decision. Today, Allinox remains a family-run company, headquartered in Belgium and distributing high-quality cookware around the world. What hasn’t changed? Our belief that great cookware should be made to last — and made responsibly.

The Origin

Built by family. Made to last.

As the years passed, Alva grew — but never lost its roots. In the early 1990s, Allinox was founded to support Alva’s expansion, allowing the brand to work with new materials and larger production while keeping Belgian expertise at the heart of every decision. Today, Allinox remains a family-run company, headquartered in Belgium and distributing high-quality cookware around the world. What hasn’t changed? Our belief that great cookware should be made to last — and made responsibly.

Our Heritage at a Glance

1949

Albert Vandaele crafts the first Alva cookware from reclaimed military aluminum in post-war Belgium.

1950s–1970s

Alva grows into kitchens across Europe, refining durable, thoughtfully designed cookware for everyday families

1990s

Allinox is founded to expand Alva’s innovation globally — while keeping Belgian roots and family ownership at the core.

Today

Non-Toxic, sustainable cookware designed for modern life — built with the same commitment to quality that started it all.

Our Heritage at a Glance

1949

Albert Vandaele crafts the first Alva cookware from reclaimed military aluminum in post-war Belgium.

1950s–1970s

Alva grows into kitchens across Europe, refining durable, thoughtfully designed cookware for everyday families

1990s

Allinox is founded to expand Alva’s innovation globally — while keeping Belgian roots and family ownership at the core.

Today

Non-Toxic, sustainable cookware designed for modern life — built with the same commitment to quality that started it all.

What Guides Us Today

Healthy by Design

Safe, non-toxic materials — chosen with care.

Sustainable at the Core

We choose durable, recycled materials with intention.

Belgian Craftsmanship

Decades of engineering behind every detail.

Made for Real Kitchens

Because good cooking is about connection.

Cookware that brings people together

Cooking isn’t about perfection. It’s about shared moments, family recipes, It’s about shared moments, family recipes, and everyday rituals. and everyday rituals. Whether you’re learning your first sauté or cooking a meal you’ve made a hundred times, Alva is there — quietly supporting the moments that matter most. Because the best meals aren’t flawless. They’re shared.

Our Promise

To create cookware that’s healthy, sustainable, beautifully designed, and made to last.

No fuss. No complications. Just tools you can trust —today and decades from now.

Vision to Reality

Our Founder's Journey

In post-war Belgium, 1949, Albert Vandaele saw possibility where others saw ruin. Using discarded wartime materials, he began crafting high-quality aluminum pots and pans—laying the foundation for Alva. From the start, Albert’s standards were uncompromising. Any piece that didn’t meet them was melted down and made again. That same dedication to quality, care, and sustainability continues to guide everything we do today.

Vision to Reality

Our Founder's Journey

In post-war Belgium, 1949, Albert Vandaele saw possibility where others saw ruin. Using discarded wartime materials, he began crafting high-quality aluminum pots and pans—laying the foundation for Alva. From the start, Albert’s standards were uncompromising. Any piece that didn’t meet them was melted down and made again. That same dedication to quality, care, and sustainability continues to guide everything we do today.

Expansion

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In 2022, Michel Delmulle, Albert Vandaele's grandson, assumed responsibility for the brand's distribution. Together with Sophie Declerck, Michel helped expand the brand into the U.S. market.