Tabio Corporation Tabio Corporation engages in the planning, manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing of socks, pantyhose and tights primarily in Japan, the United Kingdom and France. The company offers a comprehensive range of products including five-finger tabi socks, plain socks, ankle socks, crew socks, high socks, over-knee socks, pantyhose, tights, men's socks under brands such as Tabio Homme and Tabio Men, kids' socks, sports socks with features like arch support, anti-slip grips, odor control, moisture-wicking and quick-dry properties, as well as specialty items like washi paper yarn socks, cotton-based anti-pilling socks and custom embroidery options; these are sold through direct-managed stores, franchises under the Kutsushitaya name, Shosetto outlets, department store concessions, online platforms and wholesale channels. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Tabio operates divisions focused on domestic retail via Kutsushitaya and Shosetto, men's and specialty retail, and overseas markets, emphasizing Japanese craftsmanship, three-dimensional weaving for toe comfort and sustainable materials like farm-grown cotton. Recent developments include the launch of web-limited sports lines such as Racing Run Pro five-toe socks and All-Weather Dry variants in 2025, expansion of custom embroidery services for kids' rib high socks and short socks, and collaborations highlighted by celebrity endorsements like actor Yusuke Kubozuka for Tabio MEN acupressure five-toe short sock gift sets.