O U R F A C T O R I E S
Made in Japan
OUR STORY
Why Tabio socks is made in Japan?
Our founder Naomasa Ochi’s passion was to promote ‘Made in Japan’ quality and to protect the tradition and power of Japanese socks technology now and for the future.
In Koryo Town, Nara Prefecture - It is a major production centre for Japanese socks, and is also a distribution base for many knitters outsourced by Tabio. This land has been a production centre for Japanese cotton called "Yamato cotton".
From the local materials we source from within Japan, we are a community of people; using cotton that is grown in the fields of Nara prefecture, nearby neighbouring farmers who share the land to grow local produce.
FACTORY INTRODUCTION
What factories make Tabio socks in Japan?
Tabio works collaboratively with multiple factories across Nara, Japan.
Let us introduce you to the socks specialists who have many years of experience offering individual expertise and a passion for all Tabio leg wears.
Meet the specialists
SEKIYA KNITTING CORPORATION
Location: Kanshiba City, Nara prefecture
Founded in: 1953
A socks factory specialises in 100% double cylinders, which is a rare technology in Japan at this present time. The main production is women’s casual socks.
DAISHO CORPORATION
Location: Koryo Town, Nara prefecture
Founded in: 1950
They are a specialist in making women's socks with thick low gauge, standard thickness and middle gauge products. A socks factory that makes Tabio’s classic Fall/ Winter warm and cosy knitted socks.
HAPPY PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Location: Kanshiba City, Nara prefecture
Founded in: 1950
A knitter that mainly handles middle gauge and high gauge of women’s socks, including the best-selling product, cotton blend plain socks.
OKAHASHI TEXTILE
Location: Koryo Town, Nara prefecture
Founded in: 1963
Amongst the Tabio Group, Okahashi Textile is a knitter who pursues only one product focused on special machines that knits Irmak and lace socks.
WELL CORPORATION
Location: Koryo Town, Nara prefecture
Founded in: 1961
They specialises in low gauge socks which is a soft and gentle fabric. They produce both women's and men's socks.
WAKOH CORPORATION
Location: Kanshiba City, Nara prefecture
Founded in: 1947
They mainly manufacture high gauge socks, which is a thin and dense fabric. This factory produces men's business socks and women’s delicate socks.
Who works in the factory?
Tabio workforce is made up of many departments: Knitting, Toe Closing, Wet Process, Design & Development, Production and Quality Control.
Our staff cultivate their experience and work amongst the most innovative machines to create only the best quality socks and leg wear - that is the true value of craftsmanship, using local resources and skills that have been harnessed for decades.
What is the process behind making a Tabio sock?
