Ochre Knitwear
Ochre Knitwear’s journey to becoming a leading manufacturer of sustainable cashmere, linen, and cotton knitwear begins in Kathmandu, Nepal. When you purchase their products, you are not just buying stylish and comfortable clothing, but you are also supporting a brand that has a remarkable story to tell.
It all started almost 25 years ago, Greg Lock founded Ochre Knitwear and has a long history with Kathmandu, a place he first visited at the young age of 17. He fell in love with the magical ambiance and the welcoming people of Nepal, and it became a place that he would keep coming back to. However, it was Greg’s father who was actually stationed in Nepal for many years.
With a deep connection to Nepal and its people, Greg built his company around the values of sustainability, ethical production, and social responsibility. Ochre Knitwear is a family-run business that supplies all its production through factories in Nepal.
At the Ochre factory in Kathmandu, over 70 staff are employed, with the majority being Tibetan refugees. The company is committed to ensuring that its employees are well-paid and have excellent working conditions. Most of Ochre’s employees have been with the company since its inception, and the brand values their continued presence as the company has grown.
At Ochre’s two production sites, the high-quality knitwear is manufactured on hand machines. It is a labor-intensive and highly skilled process that involves knitting the garment into the correct shape, style, and measurements. The garments are then dyed, assembled, and hand-finished, ensuring that every piece of Ochre knitwear is of the highest quality and made with care and attention to detail.
By purchasing Ochre Knitwear’s sustainable cashmere knitwear, you are not only getting a quality product, but you are also supporting a brand that values sustainability, ethical production, and social responsibility. It’s a brand that is making a difference, not just in the fashion industry but also in the lives of its employees and the communities they serve.
