Kappa sportswear and apparel

Kappa is a globally recognized Italian sportswear brand known for its iconic Omini logo, which features a man and woman sitting back-to-back. Founded in Turin, Italy, the brand evolved from the Maglificio Calzificio Torinese (MCT) company founded in 1916. Kappa became a prominent sports brand in the 1960s and 1970s, establishing itself as a technical sponsor for major football clubs and national teams worldwide.

Today, the brand is owned by BasicNet S.p.A., an Italian publicly listed company that manages a portfolio of leisurewear and footwear brands. While the brand's creative direction remains rooted in Italy, its products are manufactured across a global network of suppliers in countries such as China, Vietnam, Turkey, and Bangladesh to meet international demand.

BasicNet operates through a licensing model, where local subsidiaries or distributors manage regional sales and brand presence. This allows Kappa to maintain a strong footprint in diverse markets including Europe, Asia, and the Americas while remaining an Italian-owned entity.