Menswear
Premium British-Made Men's Cardigans — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 8 premium brands that make men's cardigans in the UK. They are most often based in London. Ranked by community upvotes.
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
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.
- Casual
- Classic
- Heritage
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Heritage
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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
Phoebe English
Clothing made in England attempting a variety of solutions towards less extractive fashion systems. Est 2011.
- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic
Gloverall
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
- Classic
- Heritage
Izzy Lane
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
- Country
- Ethical
- Vintage
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
Malloch’s
Malloch’s is a British knitwear brand crafting luxury sweaters using traditional techniques and sustainable practices with expert Scottish manufacturers.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
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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.