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Italian colors add glamour.

KISSO's unique hair ties are born from the beautiful colors of natural stone and Sabae's delicate eyeglass processing techniques. These hair accessories add a touch of flair to even the simplest of hairstyles. They can be worn as everyday accessories in different colors, and the pattern is unique to each one, making them a great gift for Mother's Day, a friend's birthday, or any other occasion.

The beauty of natural materials

Hair tie with oval charms. The moderate thickness and the luxurious color and gloss of cellulose acetate, which has been carefully shaved and polished many times, allow you to use this tie without giving the impression of being gaudy, even though it is colorful. The cellulose acetate used for KISSO hair accessories was originally made as a material for eyeglass frames. No wonder it blends in with any outfit and is easy to use.

The plain design of this hair tie makes it easy to incorporate into ponytails and other simple hair styles. The charm part is removable, so even if the elastic is ruined, you can replace it and continue using it for a long time. The lightweight design allows you to wear it without stress or discomfort due to its weight, making it a hair accessory that you will naturally want to use every day. It would be nice to choose the same pattern with other KISSO accessories such as earrings and ear cuffs.

Material called cellulose acetate
The material used is cellulose acetate made by Matzkelly of Italy. It is the world's top brand known for its sense of color handmade by Italian craftsmen and the vividness of its crystal-clear colors. More than half of the self-framed glasses released by global fashion brands use acetate sheets made by Matzkelly.

Today, we see only petroleum-based resins, but the ancestors of resins were made from plants. The challenge to synthetic resins began about 200 years ago. Artificial ivory made from cellulose (cotton) was invented, and this became what was considered the world's first resin. Thus, "acetate" was originally made from plant fibers. Even though we say "resin," acetate is not a synthetic fiber. In fact, it is a plant fiber made from cotton and high-purity pulp and is an organic substance like humans, so it is gentle to the skin and causes few allergies, and thus is warm and comfortable to wear directly on the skin.

Where Eyeglasses are Born

Sabae City in Fukui Prefecture is the region where most of Japan's eyeglasses are produced. When it comes to eyeglasses, Italy is known as Sabae for its design and technology, and Sabae is known worldwide for its technological prowess. It is no exaggeration to say that the city is a mecca for eyeglasses, with over 600 manufacturers, parts suppliers, and trading companies currently gathered in the area.

KISSO was established in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, in 1995 as a materials trading company for eyeglass frames. Anticipating the full-scale production of glasses made of titanium, which was considered difficult to process at the time, KISSO was one of the first to set up a materials supply system and provide Sabae with cutting-edge eyeglass processing machinery from Italy, France, and Germany. With a deep passion for eyeglasses, the company has recently been focusing on manufacturing products that are different from eyeglasses in order to carry on the traditional techniques of eyeglasses, even if only in a small way. The company's goal is to continue to innovate the local industry of Sabae eyeglasses and offer products and ideas with even higher added value.