About Showa Meriyasu
Since our founding in 1935, we have made it our mission to make people’s lives more comfortable through textile products. Even as times change, our commitment to “sincere craftsmanship” and “dedication to quality” remains unwavering.
90 Years of dedication to Socks
Each and every product embodies the craftsmanship and passion inherited from previous generations. We are not just making things, we meticulously committed to every detail, from material selection to the manufacturing process, so that our products become something truly valuable to our customers. By refusing to compromise on unseen details and prioritizing careful finishing, we create products that deliver true comfort to the wearer.
Planning and developing socks for every occasion
We plan and develop socks that can be comfortably worn in every situation, from everyday life to sports, business, and outdoor activities. By carefully analyzing the functionality and comfort required for each scenario, and pursuing the best materials and designs, we create socks that are ideal for every occasion.
Always challenging ourselves to innovate
While valuing tradition, we are unafraid to incorporate new technologies and ideas in pursuit of even better products. It is both our mission and our pride to continue providing comfortable textile products that meet our customers needs and keep up with the times.
Media coverage and Awards
Awards
Recognized as a “Company Driving Regional Growth” by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Awards
Selected for “Kansai Monozukuri New Selection”
Awards
Two certified “Sock Sommeliers” on staff
Media
NHK Tameshite Gatten
Media
NHK Ohayo Nippon
Media
TV Tokyo World Business Satellite – Trend Tamago
Media
Nikkei Newspaper (2021-8-4)
Media
Nippon TV – Tooku e Ikitai
Featured in over 30 other media outlets
Our commitment to quality
Combining decades of expertise with state-of-the-art equipment
By combining the reliable technical expertise cultivated since our founding in 1935 with state-of-the-art equipment such as Lonati circular knitting machines from Italy and Shima Seiki wholegarment machines, we can produce high-quality and high-performance products. This enables unique product development.
Extensive material and product knowledge to meet diverse needs
"We have developed extensive knowledge and material proposals through contract production for major fashion and sports apparel brands as well as famous domestic and international labels. With our license to manufacture medical compression stockings, we are also able to produce medical-grade products."
Passion for manufacturing cultivated in the "Town of Socks"
Located in Koryo-cho, Nara Prefecture the “Town of Socks” we bring the passion for craftsmanship developed over many years to deliver products that exceed customer expectations. We launched our own brand, “OLENO,” and directly incorporate customer feedback into product development, continually improving our technical capabilities.
Equipment List
Lonati circular knitting machine from Italy
Single-cylinder knitting machine
GE616DF3 SbyS 200N
GL525H SbyS 240N
GL616F SbyS 200N
GL615DF3 SbyS 200N,132N
G525 200N
L51TV 288N
Double-cylinder knitting machines
BRAVO J-COLLANT 240N
Murata Machinery circular knitting machine
LAMUDA-∞ 240N
Shima Seiki wholegarment machine
SWG091N2-15
SWG041N2-15
SWG091N2-10
Company profile
Company name
Showa Meriyasu Co., Ltd.
Company address
1369-1 Kudara, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 635-0813 Japan
TEL/FAX
TEL 0745-55-0415 / FAX 0745-55-0457
Founded
1935
Established
July 1954
Capital
30 million yen
Representative
Katsuaki Inoue
Employees
14 people
Business description
Planning, manufacturing, and sales of textile products
Products
Textile-based apparel, miscellaneous goods, and medical socks
Bank accounts
Nanto Bank, Mami Branch / Shoko Chukin Bank, Nara Branch / Resona Bank, Kashiba Branch