「Koryo Socks」 Certified Brand
Craftsmanship Cultivated Over 100 Years
A mark of trust and reassurance that delivers surprise, inspiration, discovery, and learning to wearers.
What Is the brand Koryo Socks?
Socks certified as "Koryo Socks" are crafted entirely in Japan, from planning to finishing, in Koryo Town, Nara Prefecture, the top sock-producing region in Japan. These socks meet the standards set by the Koryo Socks Certification Committee, forming a collection of high-quality sock brands.
Koryo Socks Certification Standards
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Certification Criteria
Koryo Socks are recognized based on unique criteria established by the Certification Committee. These criteria focus on functionality, quality, and the sensory experience when worn, aiming to solve challenges faced by users and enhance customer value.
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Evaluation Method
The Certification Committee includes representatives from sock manufacturers as well as experts from administrative, academic, and business fields. Products are evaluated quantitatively for customer and product value as well as the wearing experience. Only sock brands approved by two-thirds of the committee members receive certification.
Certified Brands Under Koryo Socks
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OLENO
A lifestyle brand offering fashionable designs and activity-supporting functionality that make sports and lifestyle scenes in urban settings enjoyable.
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BLUMON
Bring Silk to Your Life.
A factory brand that uses natural fibers such as silk in particular, as well as organic cotton, cashmere wool, and linen.Silk, whose primary component closely resembles human skin, is often called the second skin or the ultimate skincare remedy. It insulates against cold and heat, eliminates toxins and moisture from inside, blocks UV rays, and prevents bacteria and toxins from penetrating.
Additionally, the feet are often called the "second heart" and play an important role in the human body. However, since the feet are the farthest from the heart, a significant amount of power is required to circulate the blood. Silk also has the effect of improving blood circulation, and by enhancing metabolism, it helps relieve coldness and rejuvenates the body.
By creating products with the unique technologies of a factory brand, we aim to introduce many customers to the craftsmanship of Koryo Town in Nara Prefecture, and, while protecting the traditional sock industry of Koryo Town, we hope to give back to the community.
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ELEPHANTCLUB
Started in a small factory in Koryo Town, this brand was inspired by the second-generation owner's struggles with cold feet.
What we aim for is a comforting foot space that feels as if gently wrapped by hand, providing a sense of warmth when worn.
From daily socks that brighten up your feet to room socks that warm up your time at home, we craft a wide range of socks using techniques passed down for many years.
With the attention to detail that only a factory can achieve, we offer legwear that can comfort both your feet and your heart.
We carefully select the highest quality materials, face the desire for what would be ideal, and knit each pair with a thoughtful, hand-crafted approach.
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Kasane Lab.
We deliver only-the-best products with the heartfelt dedication of our creators.
Koryo Town in Nara Prefecture is the town with the highest sock production in Japan.
The products of Kasane Lab are made using the skills and ideas of the skilled artisans in this town.
In our small company with just 10 employees, each product is carefully crafted, from knitting to the final packaging.
At Kasane Lab, customer feedback and reviews are quickly communicated to the factory and used to improve the products.The flexibility in manufacturing that comes with in-house production is also one of Kasane Lab’s pride.
We hope that our products make your daily life a little more comfortable and warmer...
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Hon-no-kimochi
Socks that are loved for a long time and gently accompany you in daily life with a comfortable fit — that’s what Hon-no-kimochi, meaning a small token of appreciation, is all about.
We offer a wide variety of high-quality socks made in Koryo Town, Nara Prefecture, so you can enjoy them on various occassions. -
SOUKISOCKS
Natural Materials on Vintage Machines.
SOUKI’s rare, low-gauge knitting machines and techniques, passed down through generations, along with the use of high-quality natural materials, create luxurious socks. The materials are used generously, and the socks are knitted to fully bring out their best qualities. These socks are so soft and gentle, they can easily be considered a luxury item. With their high quality and simple elegance, they are recommended for those who want to make their everyday life a little more comfortable, as well as for those who value daily fashion.
ReLoop
Kind to People and Environment.
ReLoop - made with eco-friendly materials such as recycled yarn, is carefully knitted with attention to detail.
Since socks are worn every day, we wanted them to be gentle not only on people but also on the environment.
The socks born from this process are cheerful and casual, perfect for everyday use or for when you're in the mood to connect with nature.
We hope to continue weaving the sock-making techniques of Koryo Town, Nara Prefecture, for many years to come.
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ZOKZOK
Wrap Your Feet in Quality... Luxury Socks.
Foot Accessories Ashizoku ZOKZOK.
Socks are often regarded as everyday consumables, but at Notomi Co., Ltd., we have been involved in the planning of cutting-edge fashion brands both domestically and internationally for decades.
The knitted techniques developed and refined over the years have evolved into the unique style that is ZOKZOK. These are special socks knitted by our long-established sock factory. -
e-socks
Simple Design Socks, Arm Warmers, and Belly Bands, the high-quality texture of these products, made from new materials with a focus on comfort and feel, supports both beauty and health, offering a sense of excitement and surprise like never before.
Leveraging years of expertise as a sports manufacturer, we have pur-sued the perfect fit with our own unique approach to comfort. We hope you will find e-socks, or good socks, with the pronunciation of ‘e’ mean-ing good, that will bring happiness to your everyday life.
The newly launched & Series is a brand that focuses on materials as its core philosophy. The & Series FUWA captures layers of air, aiming to provide a fluffy feeling the moment you wear them. The & Series SARA is designed to offer a crisp, refreshing feel the moment you put them on. -
yahae
The sock brand yahae was created in 2020, inspired by the name of the founder of Yamaya Co., Ltd., Yahe E.
The materials used are primarily natural, including organic cotton, and the socks are characterized by the use of natural dyeing techniques, such as indigo dyeing, as well as unbleached materials like colored cotton and black alpaca, which offer rich color variations despite being undyed.
Socks are an innerwear that directly touches the skin, but they also serve as a visible fashion item.
To fulfill both of these roles at a high level, high-quality materials are essential, in addition to technical skill and design expertise. Beyond that, the most important factor is the feelings of the creators behind the socks.
We aim to pursue socks that balance technology, design, materials, and the feelings put into them.
