Craftsmanship
Quality and style nurtured by a majestic lakeside setting and history. Woven by artisans on Lake Iseo in northeastern Italy, with a special color.
The luster and strength that cannot be achieved through mass-produced products are made possible by techniques handed down from the 1400s and traditional manufacturing machines, of which there are only two in the world.
Unrivaled rope and neoprene material,
The embossing process adds playfulness and vividness.
Italian craftsmanship and quality assurance
These luxurious and eye-catching bags are made by skilled artisans using expert techniques and traditional methods.
Then, after a thorough quality check, the product is delivered to the customer.
Marine Rope
The ropes are made using traditional methods that have not changed since the time, and the slow machines used are still the same as those used back then. Most rope manufacturers today are required to be able to mass-produce ropes in a short time, but when it comes to sailing ropes, the nylon fabric loses its luster and strength when produced quickly. To make a rope that is shiny and strong, it is necessary to produce it at a moderate speed, and by using the machines from that time, which are now almost nonexistent, we have achieved an unparalleled quality that cannot be reproduced anywhere else. In addition, as a final process, we pass a uniquely developed vaporized material through every corner of the nylon rope, making it possible to create a rope with even greater strength. These detailed work processes, which are not performed by other companies, make the ropes made on Monte Island the highest quality in the world. Monte Island sailing ropes are also used for luxury boats and international regatta sports, which require high quality. As the highest quality ropes, they have also been selected for the goal nets used in soccer Serie A and the Champions League.
Neoprene Material
Lake Iseo is known as one of the most challenging diving spots in Europe, and professional divers from all over the world come here to try to break the Guinness World Record.
The brand has had long-standing connections with the famous diving team on Lake Iseo, and when it was first established, it began producing bags and shoes using neoprene, a material named after the fabric used in the diving suits the team used.
As we continued to explore fabrics together with local professional divers supporting professional divers and building connections with various companies, this fabric became the symbol of L4K3.
The neoprene used in this fabric has an invisible poly patch on the back that has been modified to allow the embossing to stand out more clearly.
This special embossing process is not possible with regular neoprene on the market, and the durable fabric has a high-performance backing like this.
Women have always played a leading role
On Monte Island, as early as 1400,
There was artisanal work attested by archaeological evidence in the production of nets and ropes for navigation.
At that time, fishing was not the only activity, but also hunting with nets and ropes, and the centre of Monte Island was one of the largest producers and exporters on the entire continent.
The main actors in these activities are women.
Things that were hardly taken into account in the Middle Ages or in the peasant world before the Industrial Revolution.
[The birth of a woman] was a true blessing on Monte Island.
for with their agile and skilled hands they could weave all manner of excellent quality nets and ropes, much faster and with greater quality than men could.
This tradition is still respected by L4K3 today, with the majority of people responsible for both company operations and production being women.
L4K3's aim is to bring economic independence and value to the world of women through a collaboration exclusively among professional artisans from the Lake Iseo region.
Our thoughts
L4K3 bags are manufactured using
It is filled with passion and pride.
The long-standing skills and meticulous processes of Italian craftsmen elevate each and every L4K3 product into a work of art.
It's part of our tradition.
And these manufacturing techniques are something we are proud of in our beloved little region.
This region is rich in culture and tradition,
Naturally, we have world-class craftsmen.
In order to deliver the best products to the world,
We work hard every day manufacturing with pride in our region.
We will continue to bring you amazing and wonderful products.