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Source candidate

WABSAB by Hashiteru

A Kagawa maker reported as the only confirmed producer of seamless 100% washi socks using Whole Garment machines.

Small specialistVery low exposuremedium confidenceVerified 2026-05
Founded
1949
HQ
Higashikagawa City, Kagawa, Japan
Region
Kagawa
US online
No
US physical
No
UK / Europe
No

Materials

100% washi

Products

WABSAB 100% Washi Hidden Five-Toe Socks

Profile

Hashiteru began as a glove manufacturer in Higashikagawa and later diversified into knit hats, scarves, and technical socks. Its WABSAB brand is notable for seamless 100% washi yarn socks made with Whole Garment machines.

Products

The standout product is the WABSAB 100% Washi Hidden Five-Toe Sock. The source report frames this as a rare technical achievement because most washi socks use blends for structural integrity.

Western Exposure

Western exposure is very low. Products appear to be sold through Japanese pop-up events and curated domestic retail such as Fujimaki Department Store.

Notes

High-priority source candidate for Phase 0 because it is technically distinctive and largely Japan-only.