Kappa sportswear

Kappa is an iconic Italian sportswear brand known globally for its 'Omini' logo—a silhouette of a man and a woman sitting back-to-back. The brand's origins date back to 1916 in Turin, Italy, originally founded as a sock and underwear manufacturer named Maglificio Calzificio Torinese (MCT). The brand 'Kappa' was officially created in 1967 as a sub-brand for casual and functional clothing.

Today, Kappa is a major player in the athletic world, providing technical gear for numerous football clubs and Olympic teams. The brand's ownership is held by the Italian group BasicNet S.p.A. While the creative direction and core heritage remain rooted in Italy, manufacturing is decentralized across multiple countries in Asia and Europe to meet global demand. BasicNet operates through a network of regional licensees who handle local distribution and production.