MP Denmark
MP Denmark is a Danish sock and tights maker founded by Martin Pedersen in Herning in 1937. It produces hosiery, slippers and knitted accessories for children, women and men in its own European factory.
| Founded | 1937, Herning |
|---|---|
| Founder | Martin Pedersen |
| Factory | Near Riga, Latvia (fully owned) |
| Output | More than 6 million socks and tights a year |
| Website | mpdenmark.com |
What is MP Denmark?
MP Denmark is a hosiery company from Herning, Denmark. It was founded in 1937 by Martin Pedersen, who opened his first factory for sock production in the town. Headquarters, design, product development, administration and sales are still located in Herning, in Central Jutland.
Products and positioning
Socks and tights are the core of the business, offered for babies, children, women and men. The range is built around natural and comfortable materials such as wool, bamboo and cotton, with a strong presence in children's hosiery.
- Socks and tights for kids, women and men
- Baby socks
- Slippers
- Scarves, hats and gloves
The brand references OEKO-TEX certification and positions itself on quality and European manufacturing.
Production
MP Denmark's most important production site is a factory near Riga in Latvia, which the company owns outright. It produces more than 6 million pairs of socks and tights a year, allowing the brand to market its products as made in Europe.
Distribution
The brand sells through its own webshop and through children's boutiques and hosiery retailers in Europe and beyond.
Why it matters
MP Denmark is one of the longer-established Scandinavian textile companies to keep manufacturing in its own European factory rather than relying solely on outsourced production.
Frequently asked questions
Where is MP Denmark from?
MP Denmark is based in Herning, Denmark, where it was founded in 1937.
Where are MP Denmark socks made?
MP Denmark makes its socks and tights mainly in its own factory near Riga, Latvia.