Leiho
Wear a symbol of hope and empowerment with the Leiho range of ethically made accessories.
They pack meaning into their range by donating 5% of monthly revenue to projects supporting socially and economically disadvantaged people. That includes people at risk of experiencing homelessness, refugees and women in vulnerable circumstances.
Whether you slip into a pair of their cosy bamboo socks or don an organic cotton baseball cap, you’re helping fund meaningful initiatives. Think paid employment opportunities, wellbeing workshops and donations of essential items to those without a home, like socks, toiletries and hot meals.
Since starting out with their much-loved socks, Leiho has expanded the range to cover beanies, baseball caps, bags, water bottles and even their own twist on Christmas crackers. (No naff toys here: socks instead, of course.)
The caring Leiho ethos extends to being mindful of their environmental impact. All their accessories are made using environmentally friendly materials, including the signature bamboo used in their socks, which is temperature adapting and hypoallergenic.
As a treat for yourself or a gift for someone else, every Leiho purchase is a step towards a positive difference for people who need it.
Joey Li and Thuta Khin founded Leiho after meeting during a masters course where they discovered a shared ambition for building a biz with purpose.
The seed for Leiho was planted when they discovered socks are the most needed item at homeless shelters. They met Tony, a man who formerly slept rough, who told them “it’s the simple things like getting a clean pair of socks that really helps boost your wellbeing and confidence for that day.”
That was all the inspiration they needed to get the brand started. They chose the name Leiho which means “how are you?” in Cantonese, a simple question that can show someone you care.
Joey and Thuta hope their products inspire more acts of kindness in all areas of our lives, which they believe lead to better wellbeing for us all.
Founded By
Joey Li and Thuta Khin
