Nishiguchi Kutsushita and Friends

Nishiguchi Kutsushita, Hakne and Memeri are subsidiary brands of Knitwin Co. Ltd Japan and feature classic designs honouring natural materials with a simple elegance, exceeding all that you expect in a pair of socks. The history of knitwin Co., Ltd. began in 1950 just after World War II. Katsuji Nishiguchi founded the company with a single hand-operating knitting machine. knitwin Co., Ltd.  is currently operating under third generation director Isato Nishiguchi. Today, their sock manufacturing factory houses over 130 knitting machines operated by a team of makers including veterans with over 50 years of experience and new generation talents all of whom take equal part in creating and sharing with Japan and the world socks that will change your tomorrow. Nishiguchi are meticulous about selecting only the finest quality of natural materials and take pride in their long-established history that is the foundation in crafting their high-quality and timeless products. NISHIGUCHI KUTSUSHITA’s goal is to bring happiness to their customers, team of creators, and the planet. To achieve this, there is great consideration for the materials, the manufacturing methods, and their creators. They are particular about using natural materials because our priority is comfort. Natural materials are gentle on the skin and also sustainable. Using materials such as wool, eco silk, hemp, and linen allows them to create products that are gentle to us and to the planet. As professionals in sock making, NISHIGUCHI KUTSUSHITA values the creation of well-crafted products.  hac Hiketa Artisan Community: Higashikagawa City, Japan, where hac is located, has a tradition of glove manufacturing that reaches back more than 130 years. Founded in 1939, hac (Hiketa Artisan Community) embrace and honour the techniques and sensibilities that have long been vital to the region. Employing local artisans, each of their products is individually sewn by a single person and delivered directly from the workshop with pride.