Kappa
Kappa is an Italian sportswear brand known for its iconic 'Omini' logo and its role in supplying apparel for various professional sports teams and lifestyle markets. The brand is operated by BasicNet S.p.A., an Italian company headquartered in Turin that manages a portfolio of international apparel and footwear labels.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Italy
HQ City
Turin
Founded
1916
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Milan
Tax Domicile
IT
Ultimate Parent
BasicNet S.p.A.
Data Hosting
IT
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
BasicNet publishes a Code of Ethics and suppliers list
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
SA8000
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1967
Brand creation
Kappa was officially created as a sub-brand of Maglificio Calzificio Torinese.
1999
Acquisition by BasicNet
BasicNet S.p.A. acquired the brand following the bankruptcy of the original parent company.