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The Croft House specialises in high quality Scottish knitwear made sustainably in Scotland. Founded in 2012, it is the first B Corp Certified wool knitwear brand in Scotland. For those who value quality, heritage and responsibility.PremiumClassicHeritageHighland
Mamnick is a British brand founded in 2012 by Thom Barnett in Sheffield, focused on high-quality craftsmanship, timeless design, and sustainable practices inspired by the Peak District.PremiumAthleticCasualCyclingOutdoor
Peregrine Clothing is a British brand founded in 1796, crafting outdoor clothing and accessories for over two centuries.PremiumClassicCountryHeritageOutdoor
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Rock and Ruby offers cotton and wool socks and accessories made in Great Britain.PremiumCasualOutdoorSlow Fashion
House of Cheviot has been making luxury socks in the Scottish Borders since 2002, drawing on a long tradition of local craftsmanship. The focus is on well-made products, quality yarns, and thoughtful design rooted in British heritage.PremiumCasualClassicCountryHeritageHighlandHikingOutdoorSlow Fashion
Eastmond Apparel creates classic men's clothing with functionality and simplicity, made in the UK using British fabrics. Designed to last and be loved.PremiumClassicContemporaryHeritage
Yarmouth Oilskins is a British brand with over 120 years of heritage, designing and manufacturing quality workwear in Great Yarmouth.PremiumHeritageNauticalWorkwear
Pickett London, founded in 1988 by Trevor Pickett, is a British brand known for handmade luxury leather goods crafted in England with artisanal expertise.PremiumClassicFormalHeritageTimeless
Berties of Bay is a heritage clothing brand reviving traditional nautical styles from Yorkshire's coastline. Founded in 2016, they specialise in timeless, high-quality garments inspired by local history and craftsmanship.PremiumHeritageNauticalVintageWorkwear
Good Measure creates limited-run, high-quality heavyweight sweatshirts and t-shirts made entirely in England, honouring UK manufacturing and heritage.PremiumCasualStreetwear
McNair Shirts, founded in 2016, crafts British-made merino wool shirts combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative performance for outdoor enthusiasts.PremiumHeritageHikingOutdoorWorkwear
Draper of Glastonbury is a family-run business since 1937. They specialise in handmade sheepskin products such as boots, slippers and gloves. The company's products are made from high-quality materials.PremiumClassicHeritageTimeless- Kate Sheridan is an independent British clothing brand founded in 2001, creating distinctive, handcrafted leather goods and ready-to-wear collections made in England.PremiumCasualContemporary
Foxology is a British independent clothing brand founded in 2017, promoting sustainable and ethical knitwear made in England.PremiumClassicEthicalSlow FashionTimeless
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A Brief History of British Made Beanies
The style of headwear now commonly called a beanie — a snug, brimless cap — can trace its ancestry back to early knitted wool caps in Britain and surrounding regions. One of the earliest documented forms was the Monmouth cap, a knitted and fulled (felted) wool cap produced in medieval England and Wales from the fifteenth century onwards, widely worn by sailors, soldiers, and outdoor workers for warmth and practicality. Over time, this close-fitting knitted head covering evolved in various contexts around the world into what is now widely known as the beanie. The term “beanie” itself likely originated in the early twentieth century, with usage in English-speaking countries referring to knit caps designed to fit the head snugly.