Klin
Klin is a Brazilian children's footwear brand founded in 1983 by Augusto Mestriner in Birigui, São Paulo state. It makes leather free shoes for children and exports to more than 50 countries.
| Founded | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Augusto Mestriner |
| Main factory | Birigui, São Paulo state |
| Export reach | More than 50 countries |
| Certification | Origem Sustentável (Gold) |
| Website | klin.com.br |
What is Klin?
Klin is a family run maker of children's shoes from Birigui, a footwear manufacturing centre in the state of São Paulo. The company is led by brothers Carlos and Vladimir Mestriner, and its mascot is a friendly sheepdog.
History
Augusto Mestriner founded the company in 1983. Over four decades it has grown into a large scale producer with several factories in Brazil, its main plant in Birigui covering around 5,000 square metres.
Products and positioning
Klin focuses exclusively on footwear for children and offers a broad product range. The brand does not use leather in its shoes.
Sustainability
Klin holds the Gold level of the Origem Sustentável certification awarded by Abicalçados, the Brazilian footwear industry association, which assesses companies on more than 100 indicators. It reuses textile and synthetic waste through co-processing and supports a number of social institutions in Brazil.
Distribution
The brand sells largely through multi-brand retailers and exports to more than 50 countries on four continents, including Colombia, Mexico, Japan, South Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Why it matters
Klin shows how Brazil's footwear clusters compete internationally, using certified sustainability practices as a differentiator against Asian producers.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Klin from?
Klin is a Brazilian children's shoe brand based in Birigui, in the state of São Paulo.
Are Klin shoes made of leather?
No. Klin states that it does not use leather in its children's footwear.