I will introduce patented products that you see every day without even noticing.
This time, I will be featuring socks that have no right or wrong side and no heel—so you can put them on even with your eyes closed.
These socks are a product of HONESTIES Co., Ltd. (Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture), which was also featured in the Japan Patent Office’s newsletter “Tokkyo” Vol. 67. They utilize a different patented technology than the one featured in the magazine.
HONESTIES Co., Ltd. develops innerwear that eliminates the distinction between front and back, as well as right and wrong sides.
Promoting barrier-free clothing and a stress-free lifestyle for everyone, the company is highly regarded for its universal design that reduces the burden of daily life for all people, including those with visual impairments, those who need assistance changing clothes, those with developmental disabilities, and the elderly.
In 2020, the company received the “Good Design Award.”
Here is the actual product. I’ve used it a few times, so it shows some wear—sorry about that! (laughs)
The key feature is that it can be worn without worrying about which side is up or down, or which is the front or back. Regarding the socks,
“There is no inside or outside. There is no heel. Since there is no specific direction, you can put them on even with your eyes closed.”
is how they describe them (Website).
After trying them out, I found the fabric to be sturdy and durable on both sides, and you can wash them without fixing the sides.
What’s more, once they’re dry, you can just slip your feet right back in. You can’t see the heel, but when you put them on, it’s amazing how naturally they mold to your heel.
It’s a product that makes a part of your busy daily life just a little bit easier.
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