K-Way

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Evolving since 1965
K-Way is a rainwear brand conceived by Leon-Claude Duhamel in Paris, France, in 1965. It is widely known for its foldable, packable waterproof nylon jackets and now offers apparel and accessories, with a focus on jackets for men, women, and children. Since becoming part of the Italian company BasicNet Group in 2004, the brand has been relaunched.

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Since 1965, K-Way has been part of everyday life transforming a simple rain jacket into a symbol of functionality, color, and timeless style.

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4 brands
Founded
1965-2021
1965 Sub-brand
K-Way L'Action
Clothing

A sports line specializing in outdoor functionality

K-Way’s “L'Action” label is a derivative line that embodies sports-derived styles through

K-Way’s “L'Action” label is a derivative line that embodies sports-derived styles through technical design and functional details, within the brand’s exploration of the diverse aspects of the outdoor world. It focuses on product design rooted in activity use. Although it shares a technical orientation, its purpose differs from that of the aesthetics-led K-Way R&D. Its target audience is also clearly distinct from K-Way Petite, which reconfigures sizing and uses for children.

1965 Sub-brand
K-Way Petite
Clothing

A line that redesigns styles at smaller proportions for children

K-Way’s “K-Way Petite” line is presented as a spin-off line for toddlers and children, sca

K-Way’s “K-Way Petite” line is presented as a spin-off line for toddlers and children, scaling down iconic styles to mini sizes while retaining K-Way’s defining qualities of functionality, color, and lightness, and offering jackets, sweatshirts, and accessories. It enables matching looks for parents and children through the same designs in different proportions, and has a different role from the adult-oriented functional and expressive lines, K-Way L'Action and K-Way R&D.

1965 Sub-brand
K-Way Travel
Clothing

A travel-focused line optimized for life on the move

K-Way’s “K-Way Travel” is a spin-off initiative curated as “Travel Essentials” for life on

K-Way’s “K-Way Travel” is a spin-off initiative curated as “Travel Essentials” for life on the move. Centered on lightweight, packable, versatile items, it emphasizes comfort and practicality through the selection of stretch and wrinkle-resistant materials. In addition to apparel such as waterproof jackets, it comprises items designed to be carried on trips. It is differentiated as a “scene-specific curation” from K-Way L'Action, which focuses on sports performance, and K-Way R&D, which centers on materials research.

2021 Sub-brand
K-Way R&D
Clothing

An experimental collection that expands through materials research

K-Way’s “R&D” collection is positioned within the brand’s world as a spin-off line that co

K-Way’s “R&D” collection is positioned within the brand’s world as a spin-off line that combines textile research with innovative technology and places a strong emphasis on aesthetics. While designed for both urban and outdoor settings, it organizes outerwear and accessories around research and development in materials and construction rather than as an extension of the core collection. Within the line structure, it has a distinct role from K-Way L'Action, which centers on sports functionality, and K-Way Petite (kids), which clearly differentiates its target age group.

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