Menswear
Classic British-Made Men's Gloves — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 21 brands that make classic men's gloves in the UK. They are most often based in London, Somerset and Scottish Borders. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

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

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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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.
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- Heritage
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless

Swaine
Swaine is a British heritage brand established in 1750, renowned for handcrafted luxury leather goods and accessories, serving royalty and discerning clients for centuries.
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- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
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- Heritage

Corgi Socks
Corgi Socks is a British clothing brand founded in 1892, specialising in luxury hand-knitted socks, knitwear, and accessories made in Wales by five generations of the Jones family.
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- Classic
- Colourful
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Colourful

Carrier Company
Carrier Company is a family-run British brand crafting sustainable clothing and equipment since 1995. Each piece is handcrafted using locally sourced materials, inspired by North Norfolk’s traditions of gardening and foraging.
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- Country
- Ethical
Shop to visit- Classic
- Country
- Ethical

Fortis
Fortis is a British outdoor clothing manufacturer founded in 1997, evolving from farm diversification to producing durable, sustainable garments with military-grade fabrics.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Country

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

Glencroft
Glencroft, established in 1987, offers classic British countrywear made from natural fibres like British Wool and Harris Tweed, inspired by rural Yorkshire.
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- Country
- Ethical
Factory shop- Classic
- Country
- Ethical

John Smedley
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
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless

Turnbull & Asser
Turnbull & Asser is a distinguished British shirtmaker founded in 1885, renowned for timeless style, exceptional quality, and sartorial elegance.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage

British Sheepskin
British Sheepskin crafts luxury sheepskin coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and accessories using traditional techniques in Somerset, England.
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- Country
- Vintage
Factory shop- Classic
- Country
- Vintage

Aero Leather Clothing
Aero Leather Clothing crafts premium handmade leather jackets in Scotland, specialising in authentic reproductions of iconic 1920s–1960s and WW2 styles with unmatched quality and tradition.
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- Heritage
- Vintage
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Vintage

Udeshi
Udeshi is a British menswear brand offering bespoke, made-to-measure and ready-to-wear clothing for the discerning gentleman.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Formal
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Formal

Budd Shirts
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
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage

Begg × Co
Begg × Co crafts luxury cashmere scarves, knitwear and homeware using traditional Scottish craftsmanship and responsible production methods.
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- Contemporary
- Heritage
Factory shop- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage

Owen Barry
Owen Barry is a British brand handcrafting sheepskin and leather products in Somerset since 1948, continuing a family tradition across four generations.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Outdoor
- Classic
- Heritage
- Outdoor
- The Goat Company
The Goat Company
The Goat Company offers mohair socks, throws and accessories from their award-winning Angora goats on their farm in Herefordshire. They produce affordable quality mohair products in the UK, supporting British farming.
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- Country
Shop to visit- Classic
- Country

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

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

Ede & Ravenscroft
Ede & Ravenscroft, established in 1689, is London’s oldest tailor, specialising in bespoke tailoring, ceremonial robes, legal attire, and ready-to-wear menswear with traditional British craftsmanship.
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- Formal
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Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Vintage
Shops run by brands that make classic men's gloves
16 of the 21 brands that make classic men's gloves have a shop you can visit: 8 in London, others in Edinburgh, Ammanford, Axminster and 13 other towns.
Begg × Co, Budd Shirts, Ede & Ravenscroft, John Smedley, Johnstons Of Elgin, Pickett London and 2 more
Ammanford
Corgi Socksfactory shop
Axminster
Fortisfactory shop
Ayr
Begg × Cofactory shop
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Clapham
Glencroftfactory shop
Compton Dundon
British Sheepskinfactory shop
Elgin
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Galashiels
Aero Leather Clothingfactory shop
Glastonbury
Draper of Glastonburyfactory shop
Hawick
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Holt
Longtown
Matlock
John Smedleyfactory shop
St Andrews
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 Gloves
Glove making has a long history in Britain. In London, glovers broke away from the Cordwainers to form their own craft organisation in 1349, and the Worshipful Company of Glovers received a royal charter in the 1630s. Several regions became known for the trade. Worcester was the leading centre in the early nineteenth century, when around a hundred glove manufacturers worked in the city, with cutting done in workshops and sewing given out to outworkers in homes across Worcestershire. Woodstock in West Oxfordshire had an established glove trade by the sixteenth century. In Somerset, Daniel Defoe noted in the 1720s that gloves were Yeovil’s main manufacture, and by the 1930s the Yeovil area had dozens of glove factories. The trade relied on protection from foreign imports, and when bans on foreign gloves were lifted in the 1820s, both Worcester and Yeovil suffered. Glove making nonetheless carried on in these areas well into the twentieth century. British makers today continue this tradition, combining good leather with skilled cutting and stitching to make gloves that meet practical needs, such as warmth and protection, as well as standards of fit and finish.