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The Story of Futo Our inspiration and passion


A fabric brand from KINTO

Balancing usability and aesthetics, KINTO has continued to​
create products that enrich everyday living.

With our new brand Futo, we embrace fabric as a new medium​​
to inspire the broader moments of daily life with comfort and warmth.

Where it begins

The story of every Futo item begins with a piece of fabric.​
Each design is inspired by the people, the fine craftsmanship,
and the long traditions that bring the fabric to life.

Purposeful beauty

We value materials that people have long cherished,
that flow naturally with the rhythms of nature and time,
and that offer comfort to those who use and wear them.

Core Values
  • Things that come from effort and time

    Our craftsmanship draws inspiration from materials that have been cherished by people for generations and techniques that have been passed down through generations. We convey the story behind how these products take shape through human hands, eyes, and passion, and the value they ultimately hold.

  • Do not obstruct circulation.

    Rather than pursuing productivity or scarcity, we aim to be in harmony with nature and the flow of time. We discover practical and beautiful items in everyday life and deliver them in an easily accessible form.

  • Being a comforting presence

    We believe that things made with care and dedication possess a corresponding charm. We cherish the rich comfort that can be felt through touch and wearing our products.

Materials Choose by fabric

  • Hamamatsu, Japan – High density cotton

    Woven slowly on traditional shuttle looms in Hamamatsu, this high-density fabric carries air within its weave, giving it a natural firmness.

  • Wakayama, Japan – Loopwheel cotton knit

    Traditional loopwheel knitting machines in Wakayama rely on the pull of gravity to slowly knit fabric that is exceptionally soft and enduringly supple.

  • Mumbai – Substantial Linen

    In India, where handcraftsmanship still thrives, this linen is carefully spun and woven into a refined fabric that grows beautifully with time and use.

  • Nagano, Japan – Wholegarment knit

    At a sock factory in Nagano, lightweight yet durable seamless knit fabric is created using Wholegarment technology.

  • Shiga, Japan — Cotton Linen Waffle

    Woven in Shiga, this supple, highly absorbent cotton linen waffle reflects a long tradition of linen weaving.

  • Gifu, Japan — Pigment-dyed Cotton

    At a dyeing factory in Gifu, pigment dyeing is applied to finished garments, resulting in a knit fabric with a worn character.