In 1884 Albert Handschin founds a knitwear factory in Liestal, Switzerland. From the very outset, HANRO focuses on its patented circular-knitting technology,  manufacturing “Spencer” tops and bodysuits of  wool and silk then moving into lingerie design. In HANRO was awarded “Designer of the Year 2016” from the world’s largest and most important lingerie tradeshow SALON INTERNATIONAL DE LA LINGERIE in Paris among 500 brands.