Kappa sportswear

Kappa is a world-renowned Italian sportswear brand with roots dating back to 1916. It originated in Turin, Italy, starting as a sock and underwear manufacturer under the company Maglificio Calzificio Torinese (MCT). The brand 'Kappa' was officially created in 1958, born from a quality control label ('K-Kontroll') used to designate products that met high standards after a manufacturing era.

Today, Kappa is famous for its 'Omini' logo, which depicts a man and a woman sitting back-to-back, symbolizing equality and mutual support. While the brand maintains its headquarters and design operations in Turin, its manufacturing is distributed globally via a network of licensees. Production primarily takes place in Southeast Asian hubs such as Vietnam and China to serve international markets. The brand is currently owned by BasicNet S.p.A., an Italian publicly listed company that manages a portfolio of iconic casual and sportswear brands.