Esche – Stockings made in Saxony
a success story
Behind the sonorous name Esche lies a family of entrepreneurs with widespread roots in Chemnitz and the surrounding area. For over 250 years, they were innovative and successful in textile machinery construction and textile production.
The company's origins lie in the small manor village of Limbach. It was there, shortly after 1700, that Johann Esche laid the foundation for the successful family dynasty in knitting with a silk knitting frame.
In the 19th century, several companies named Esche operated in Limbach, significantly advancing industrialization in the region. The Moritz Samuel Esche hosiery factory eventually relocated to Chemnitz, where it became a global player in Saxon textile and industrial history.