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British-Made Men's Cardigans — Voted by the Community

This directory lists 23 brands that make men's cardigans in the UK. They are most often based in London and Derbyshire. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

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  • Johnstons Of Elgin logo

    Johnstons Of Elgin

    Made in the UKMoray · Est. 1797 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Johnstons of Elgin is a British family-owned luxury brand, Made in Scotland since 1797, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Timeless
  • John Smedley logo

    John Smedley

    Made in the UKDerbyshire · Est. 1784 · LuxuryFactory shop

    John Smedley is the world's oldest manufacturing factory, established in 1784. They produce high-quality knitwear with a "Made in England" tag on every garment.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Timeless
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  • The Croft House logo

    The Croft House

    Made in the UKAberdeenshire · Est. 2012 · Premium

    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
  • Carnwear logo

    Carnwear

    Supporter
    Made in the UKCornwall · Est. 2021 · PremiumFactory shop

    Carnwear 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.

    • Casual
    • Classic
    • Heritage
  • Oubas logo

    Oubas

    Made in the UKCumbria · Est. 2012 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Oubas is a British knitwear brand founded in 2012 by Kate Stalker, creating timeless pieces using ethically sourced materials and supporting UK artisans. They produce knitwear in Cumbria and work with traditional mills in England.

    • Contemporary
    • Ethical
    • Timeless
  • Peregrine Clothing logo

    Peregrine Clothing

    Bristol · Est. 1796 · Premium

    Peregrine Clothing is a British brand founded in 1796, crafting outdoor clothing and accessories for over two centuries.

    • Classic
    • Country
    • Heritage
  • Phoebe English logo

    Phoebe English

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 2011 · PremiumShop to visit

    Clothing made in England attempting a variety of solutions towards less extractive fashion systems. Est 2011.

    • Bridal
    • Casual
    • Classic
  • Colhays logo

    Colhays

    London · Luxury

    Colhay’s is a British knitwear brand founded by Ronnie Chiu, inspired by heritage values of quality and longevity. Their garments are handmade in Scotland.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
  • Community Clothing logo

    Community Clothing

    Made in the UKEngland · Est. 2016 · Affordable

    Community Clothing is a British brand founded in 2016 by Patrick Grant. They produce affordable, high-quality, seasonless staples in the UK, supporting local factories and minimising waste.

    • Casual
    • Classic
    • Ethical
  • Mars Knitwear logo

    Mars Knitwear

    Made in the UKLeicestershire · Est. 1994 · Affordable

    Mars Knitwear is a Leicester-based manufacturer producing high-quality knitwear since 1994. All pieces are designed, made, and inspected in-house by experts.

    • Casual
    • Timeless
  • Campbell's of Beauly logo

    Campbell's of Beauly

    Made in the UKHighland · Est. 1858 · AffordableShop to visit

    Campbell's of Beauly, established in 1858, is a Scottish family-run country tailor and outfitter known for bespoke tweeds, traditional clothing, and fishing equipment reflecting Highland heritage.

    • Country
    • Heritage
    • Highland
  • Michael Ross

    Michael Ross

    Made in the UKEngland · Est. 1979 · Luxury

    Michael Ross is a British hand-framed knitwear brand established in 1979, crafting unique Fair Isle designs with original patterns and colourways.

    • Classic
    • Fairisle
    • Heritage
  • S.E.H Kelly logo

    S.E.H Kelly

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 2009 · Luxury

    S.E.H Kelly crafts enduring British garments since 2009, using quality cloth and skilled artisans from the British Isles.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Timeless
  • Gloverall logo

    Gloverall

    Made in the UKNorthamptonshire · Est. 1951 · Premium

    Gloverall, founded in 1951, is a British heritage brand renowned for expert craftsmanship and authentic duffle coats. Discover timeless outerwear made with premium British fabrics.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
  • Izzy Lane logo

    Izzy Lane

    Made in the UKEngland · Est. 2006 · Premium

    Izzy Lane is a pioneering British fashion brand, the first ever slaughter-free wool label, rescuing sheep from slaughter and championing ethical, traceable clothing.

    • Country
    • Ethical
    • Vintage
  • Budd Shirts logo

    Budd Shirts

    Made in the UKEngland · Est. 1910 · LuxuryShop to visit

    Budd Shirts, founded in 1910, is a cornerstone of British menswear, renowned for bespoke and ready-to-wear shirts, ties, and accessories.

    • Classic
    • Formal
    • Heritage
  • &Daughter logo

    &Daughter

    Made in the UKEngland · Est. 2013 · Luxury

    &Daughter is a British independent clothing brand rooted in family heritage and craftsmanship. Their knitwear celebrates legacy, quality, and sustainability, with pieces made to last using traditional methods and natural yarns.

    • Classic
    • Contemporary
    • Heritage
  • Begg × Co logo

    Begg × Co

    Made in the UKSouth Ayrshire · Est. 1866 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Begg × Co crafts luxury cashmere scarves, knitwear and homeware using traditional Scottish craftsmanship and responsible production methods.

    • Classic
    • Contemporary
    • Heritage
  • Berk logo

    Berk

    Made in the UKLancashire · Est. 1961 · Luxury

    Berk Cashmere, established in 1961, is a British family business known worldwide for understated style and finest cashmere knitwear, hand-made in Scotland by skilled artisans.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
  • Eastmond Apparel logo

    Eastmond Apparel

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 2020 · Premium

    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
  • Malloch’s logo

    Malloch’s

    Made in the UKLondon · Premium

    Malloch’s is a British knitwear brand crafting luxury sweaters using traditional techniques and sustainable practices with expert Scottish manufacturers.

    • Classic
    • Contemporary
    • Heritage
  • Genevieve Sweeney

    Genevieve Sweeney

    Made in the UKHertfordshire · LuxuryShop to visit

    Genevieve Sweeney crafts luxury British made knitwear for women, and men.

    • Timeless
  • Sunspel logo

    Sunspel

    Derbyshire · Est. 1860 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Sunspel is a British clothing brand founded in 1860, known for luxury basics crafted with innovative fabrics and meticulous craftsmanship.

    • Timeless

Shops run by brands that make men's cardigans

10 of the 23 brands that make men's cardigans have a shop you can visit: 6 in London, others in Edinburgh, Ayr, Beauly and 10 other towns.

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This independent directory lists UK-made clothing brands, and marks those that make only some items here.Why choose British-made?

A Brief History of British Made Cardigans

The cardigan takes its name from James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, a British Army officer who led the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava during the Crimean War. The garment is said to be modelled on the knitted wool waistcoats that British officers wore to keep warm in that war, and at first the name meant only a sleeveless knitted vest. Over time it came to mean the familiar knitted layer that buttons or hangs open at the front, and it moved from military use into everyday civilian dress, worn in both informal and smart settings. Britain’s long history of wool and knitwear, centred on textile regions in England and Scotland, gave a foundation for making cardigans at home as knitting technology developed through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. British spinners, knitters and mills built up the skills to turn wool into garments with warmth, structure and comfort suited to the UK’s changeable climate. British-made cardigans today continue this line, combining long-standing knitwear skills with current patterns and yarns.