Menswear
Premium British-Made Men's Beanies — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 21 premium brands that make men's beanies in the UK. They are most often based in London and Greater Manchester. Ranked by community upvotes.
Carnwear
SupporterCarnwear produce hand crafted and made to order knitwear, designed and made in their West Cornwall studio. Their collection features transeasonal knitted garments for men & women as well as a selection of hats, scarves and hand warmers.
The Croft House
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.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Highland
- Classic
- Heritage
- Highland
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Rock and Ruby
Rock and Ruby brings a little brightness to the everyday, offering cotton and wool socks and accessories all proudly made in Great Britain.
- Casual
- Outdoor
- Slow Fashion
- Casual
- Outdoor
- Slow Fashion
Reflekt Clothing
A Local & Independent Menswear Brand. Creating Authentic British-Made Apparel. Follow our socials for new drops, restocks and exclusive offers!
- Casual
- Casual
Yarmouth Oilskins
Yarmouth Oilskins is a British brand with over 120 years of heritage, designing and manufacturing quality workwear in Great Yarmouth.
- Heritage
- Nautical
- Workwear
- Heritage
- Nautical
- Workwear
WAWWA
WAWWA is a Manchester clothing brand making functional, gender-inclusive everyday wear in its own UK factory. They work to a pre-order model, use organic and recycled materials, and pay the real Living Wage.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Campbell Cole
Campbell Cole design UK-made accessories for those who share an appreciation for the confidently understated.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
Mamnick
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.
- Athletic
- Casual
- Cycling
Shop to visit- Athletic
- Casual
- Cycling
Olive Pearson Designs
Unique, contemporary fair-isle, unisex knitted accessories - all designed and handcrafted by Olive.
- Colourful
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Colourful
- Contemporary
- Ethical
House of Cheviot
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.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
Woody and Blue
Bespoke millinery and ready to wear hats and headwear - made with love in London from Woody and Blue
- Bridal
- Contemporary
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Contemporary
Berties of Bay
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.
- Heritage
- Nautical
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Heritage
- Nautical
- Vintage
McNair Shirts
McNair Shirts, founded in 2016, crafts British-made merino wool shirts combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative performance for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Heritage
- Hiking
- Outdoor
Factory shop- Heritage
- Hiking
- Outdoor
Draper of Glastonbury
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.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Eastmond Apparel
Eastmond Apparel creates classic men's clothing with functionality and simplicity, made in the UK using British fabrics. Designed to last and be loved.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
Good Measure
Good Measure creates limited-run, high-quality heavyweight sweatshirts and t-shirts made entirely in England, honouring UK manufacturing and heritage.
- Casual
- Streetwear
- Casual
- Streetwear
Pickett London
Pickett London, founded in 1988 by Trevor Pickett, is a British brand known for handmade luxury leather goods crafted in England with artisanal expertise.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
- Kate Sheridan
Kate Sheridan
Kate Sheridan is an independent British clothing brand founded in 2001, creating distinctive, handcrafted leather goods and ready-to-wear collections made in England.
- Casual
- Contemporary
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary
Foxology
Foxology is a British independent clothing brand founded in 2017, promoting sustainable and ethical knitwear made in England.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Tom Lane
Tom Lane
Tom Lane designs and manufactures clothing, luxury socks and accessories in Britain, founded in 2015 with a focus on durable, timeless products.
Peregrine Clothing
Peregrine Clothing is a British brand founded in 1796, crafting outdoor clothing and accessories for over two centuries.
- Classic
- Country
- Heritage
- Classic
- Country
- Heritage
Shops run by premium brands that make men's beanies
9 of the 21 premium brands that make men's beanies have a shop you can visit: 3 in London, others in Glastonbury, Manchester, Penzance and 4 other towns.
Glastonbury
Draper of Glastonburyfactory shop
Penzance
Carnwearfactory shop
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Slaithwaite
McNair Shirtsfactory shop
Whitby
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A Brief History of British Made Beanies
The close-fitting, brimless knitted cap now often called a beanie has a long history in Britain. One of the earliest documented knitted caps is the Monmouth cap, named after the Welsh town where hand knitters were making caps by the fifteenth century. The caps were knitted large and then fulled, or felted, which shrank them and made them warmer and more weatherproof. Later much of the trade moved to Bewdley in Worcestershire, and the name came to describe a style rather than a place. Monmouth caps were everyday wear for soldiers, sailors and labourers. In the 1620s the backers of the Massachusetts Bay Colony ordered them for settlers, and knitted wool caps remained common outdoor headwear from the eighteenth century onwards. The word "beanie" is much younger. It was first recorded in the twentieth century and probably comes from "bean", a slang word for the head. At first it usually meant a small cap sewn from panels of felt or cloth. Only later, in many English-speaking countries, did it become a common name for a knitted cap.