Lorpen
Lorpen is a Basque maker of technical socks based in Etxalar, Navarra, at the foot of the Spanish Pyrenees. It produces functional socks for hiking, mountaineering, trail running, running and skiing, plus merino base layers.
| Location | Etxalar, Navarra, Spain |
|---|---|
| Products | Technical socks and base layers |
| Markets | More than 50 countries |
| Ownership | Employee buyout, 2026 |
| Website | lorpen.com |
What is Lorpen?
Lorpen is a Basque sock manufacturer located in the village of Etxalar in Navarra, at the foot of the Spanish Pyrenees, where its factory produces the collection. The brand is sold in more than 50 countries through agents and distributors, and the majority of its business comes from outside Spain.
History
Lorpen was taken over by the Ternua Group in August 2014. In January 2026 a team of 25 employees acquired the company in an employee buyout, and parts of the management and workforce now run it independently.
Products and positioning
The range focuses on functional and sports socks, with a lifetime guarantee:
- Outdoor, trekking and mountaineering socks
- Trail running and running socks
- Ski socks
- Merino base layers
- A lifestyle line introduced for spring and summer
Technical features include T3 layer construction, flat toe seams and compostable materials in selected performance models. The brand has also adopted recycled yarns and Polartec fabrics in specific lines.
Why it matters
Lorpen shows how a specialised European textile manufacturer can keep production in its home region while building international distribution, and its employee buyout is an unusual ownership model in the sector.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Lorpen socks made?
Lorpen socks are produced at the company's factory in Etxalar, Navarra, in the Spanish Pyrenees.
Who owns Lorpen?
Since early 2026 Lorpen has been owned by a team of 25 employees following a buyout from the Ternua Group.