ewers
ewers is a German hosiery company based in Medebach, active since 1866. It mainly makes socks, tights and knee-high stockings for babies and children.
| Active since | 1866 |
|---|---|
| Base | Medebach, Germany |
| Core product | Children's socks and tights |
| Markets | Nine European countries |
| Managing director | Michael Papenheim |
| Website | ewers-struempfe.de |
What is ewers?
ewers, operated by Ewers Strumpfe GmbH, is a German hosiery producer based in Medebach. The company says it has stood for long-lasting hosiery since 1866. Michael Papenheim is named as managing director.
Products and positioning
The main focus is socks, tights and knee-high stockings for babies and children. A growing range for women and men has been added. Listed items include baby socks, sneaker socks, outdoor socks, leggings and gift sets, and the company also makes custom logo socks and active socks.
Multi-pack children's socks are a staple of the offer and appear in the children's departments of retailers such as Breuninger.
Distribution
The company sells in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland. Its target groups are specialist retailers and buyers on the trade side and parents, grandparents, athletes and adults as end customers. It exhibits at several trade fairs aimed at the fashion and textile industry.
Why it matters
With a history reaching back to the nineteenth century, ewers is among the older names in German hosiery and a specialist in a category that is often overlooked in fashion coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Where is ewers from?
ewers is a German company based in Medebach.
What does ewers sell?
ewers sells socks, tights and knee-high stockings, mainly for babies and children, with ranges for women and men.