Men's Knitwear Made in England — Voted by the Community
CasualClassicEthicalBlackburn · est. 2016 · AffordableCommunity 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.
ClassicHeritageTimelessLea Mills, Derbyshire · est. 1784 · LuxuryFactory shopJohn 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.
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ClassicCountryHeritageMontpelier, Bristol · est. 1796 · PremiumPeregrine Clothing is a British brand founded in 1796, crafting outdoor clothing and accessories for over two centuries.
CasualContemporaryEthicalManchester · est. 2015 · PremiumShop to visitWAWWA 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.
HeritageNauticalWorkwearGreat Yarmouth, Norfolk · est. 1898 · PremiumYarmouth Oilskins is a British brand with over 120 years of heritage, designing and manufacturing quality workwear in Great Yarmouth.
AthleticCasualClassicNorth England & Midlands · est. 2015 · PremiumMeccanica designs and hand-makes classic British clothing and accessories inspired by 1950s-70s racing, using sustainable materials and traditional techniques in the North of England.
CasualClassicCountryBirmingham · est. 1968 · AffordableOxford Blue is a leading British leisure brand since 1968, specialising in high-quality lifestyle and country clothing with innovative Classical Wax designs.
ClassicCountryEthicalEngland · est. 1995 · LuxuryShop to visitCarrier 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.
BridalCasualClassicLondon · est. 2011 · PremiumShop to visitClothing made in England attempting a variety of solutions towards less extractive fashion systems. Est 2011.
ClassicCountryEthicalYorkshire · est. 1987 · PremiumFactory shopGlencroft, established in 1987, offers classic British countrywear made from natural fibres like British Wool and Harris Tweed, inspired by rural Yorkshire.
CasualClassicCountryDevon · est. 1997 · LuxuryFactory shopFortis is a British outdoor clothing manufacturer founded in 1997, evolving from farm diversification to producing durable, sustainable garments with military-grade fabrics.
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CasualClassicHeritageCornwall · est. 2021 · PremiumFactory shopCarnwear 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.
CasualHeritageNauticalGreat Yarmouth · est. 1898 · AffordableManufacturers of British Workwear & Uniform for over 100 years
CasualHeritageOutdoorEngland · est. 2015 · PremiumShop to visitHebTroCo is a British clothing brand founded in 2015 in Hebden Bridge, known for supporting small UK manufacturers by producing durable garments made exclusively in Britain.
- Michael RossClassicFairisleHeritageEngland · 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.
ClassicFormalHeritageEngland · est. 1885 · LuxuryShop to visitTurnbull & Asser is a distinguished British shirtmaker founded in 1885, renowned for timeless style, exceptional quality, and sartorial elegance.
ClassicHeritageWorkwearManchester · est. 1853 · LuxuryFactory shopPrivate White V.C. is a British clothing brand known for handcrafted outerwear and tailored garments made in their Manchester factory, preserving traditional craftsmanship.
ClassicContemporaryHeritageLondon · est. 2010 · LuxuryShop to visitSIRPLUS is a British clothing brand crafting menswear from surplus fabrics, championing sustainable design and timeless style.
CasualClassicHeritageWalthamstow, London · est. 2016 · LuxuryFactory shopBlackhorse Lane Ateliers, founded in 2016, is London’s only authentic denim factory producing high-quality selvedge and organic raw denim jeans with a focus on sustainability and free lifetime repairs.
CasualClassicFormalEngland · PremiumHemingsworth is a British-made menswear brand founded on a lifetime of travel, offering timeless, versatile garments engineered for the modern globetrotter.
ClassicHeritageEngland · est. 1961 · LuxuryBerk 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.
CasualTimelessWigston, Leicester · est. 1994 · AffordableMars Knitwear is a Leicester-based manufacturer producing high-quality knitwear since 1994. All pieces are designed, made, and inspected in-house by experts.
ClassicHeritageTimelessBoundary Street, London · est. 2009 · LuxuryS.E.H Kelly crafts enduring British garments since 2009, using quality cloth and skilled artisans from the British Isles.
CasualEngland · est. 2013 · PremiumEmpire Jeans, independent British clothing brand founded in 2013.
ClassicHeritageWellingborough, Northamptonshire · est. 1951 · PremiumGloverall, founded in 1951, is a British heritage brand renowned for expert craftsmanship and authentic duffle coats. Discover timeless outerwear made with premium British fabrics.
ContemporaryTimelessUnited Kingdom · est. 2002 · PremiumShop to visitOliver Spencer is a men's fashion brand specialising in casual and contemporary clothing.
HeritageNauticalVintageNorth Yorkshire · est. 2016 · PremiumShop to visitBerties 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.
ClassicContemporaryHeritageEngland · 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.
ContemporaryEthicalTimelessCumbria · est. 2012 · LuxuryFactory shopOubas 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.
ClassicContemporaryFormalLondon · est. 1999 · LuxuryUdeshi is a British menswear brand offering bespoke, made-to-measure and ready-to-wear clothing for the discerning gentleman.
VintageEngland · est. 1998 · PremiumOzone Clothing is an independent British brand offering vintage-inspired 1940s/50s/60s reproduction apparel, including high-quality menswear and womenswear made and imported in the UK.
ClassicContemporaryHeritageEngland · est. 2020 · PremiumEastmond Apparel creates classic men's clothing with functionality and simplicity, made in the UK using British fabrics. Designed to last and be loved.
ClassicFormalHeritageLondon · est. 1910 · LuxuryShop to visitBudd Shirts, founded in 1910, is a cornerstone of British menswear, renowned for bespoke and ready-to-wear shirts, ties, and accessories.
ClassicHeritageWest Yorkshire · est. 1985 · PremiumGlenbrae is a British clothing brand making high-quality knitwear in England. Their garments use fine wool and Spirol yarn for durability and style.
TimelessLong Eaton · est. 1860 · LuxuryFactory shopSunspel is a British clothing brand founded in 1860, known for luxury basics crafted with innovative fabrics and meticulous craftsmanship.
ClassicTimelessLondon · est. 2020 · PremiumShop to visitWear London is a British menswear brand founded in 2020, offering high-quality classic clothing mostly made in England.
CountryEthicalVintageNorth East of England and Scotland · est. 2006 · PremiumIzzy Lane is a pioneering British fashion brand, the first ever slaughter-free wool label, rescuing sheep from slaughter and championing ethical, traceable clothing.
- Scott Fraser CollectionEngland · LuxuryShop to visit
Scott Fraser Collection is a menswear clothing brand founded in London under Retrospective Modernism.
ClassicVintageEngland · est. 2009 · LuxuryShop to visitOldfield Outfitters, founded in 2009, crafts British-made vintage-inspired menswear and womenswear using authentic 1920s–40s patterns with a focus on quality and timeless style.
CasualEngland · est. 1961 · AffordableShop to visitLambland is a family-run British company established in 1961, based in Devon, that specializes in high-quality, ethically sourced sheepskin footwear, including slippers, moccasins, and boots.
- Woolaway KnitwearClassicCountryLeicestershire · Affordable
Woolaway Knitwear are proud British wool, country knitwear manufacturers based in the Midlands.
ClassicEthicalSlow FashionNottingham · LuxuryCharl Knitwear is a British knitwear brand designed in England and crafted in England and Italy, specialising in sustainable jumpers and cardigans inspired by Norfolk Gansey heritage patterns.
Leicestershire · est. 1976 · PremiumPaul James is a Leicestershire-based luxury knitwear manufacturer producing garments from 100% natural fibres. They craft timeless, ethically made knitwear in family-owned factories in England and India.
ClassicContemporaryHeritageEngland · PremiumMalloch’s is a British knitwear brand crafting luxury sweaters using traditional techniques and sustainable practices with expert Scottish manufacturers.
ClassicFormalNorthampton · est. 1966 · PremiumHerring Shoes offers expertly crafted footwear through partnerships with renowned Northampton manufacturers, ensuring exceptional British craftsmanship since 1966.
- Nattily DressedCasualCountryLeicester · Premium
Nattily Dressed offers British-made Polartec fleece gilets and quarter zips from recycled plastic bottles. Their colourful, sustainable clothing is designed and crafted in the UK for lasting quality.
- Genevieve SweeneyTimelessEngland · LuxuryShop to visit
Genevieve Sweeney crafts luxury British made knitwear for women, and men.
- 23 FoxesEngland · Premium
23 Foxes creates timeless knitwear from natural and recycled fibres — including British wool — designed and made-to-order in Leicester.
FormalCirencester · est. 2010 · LuxuryShop to visitBarrington Ayre is a British bespoke shirtmaker and tailor founded in 2010 in Cirencester, offering personalised tailoring in a relaxed showroom with a full UK travelling service.
AthleticCasualCyclingSheffield, South Yorkshire · est. 2012 · PremiumShop to visitMamnick 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.
Shops run by brands that make men's knitwear in England
24 of the 50 brands that make men's knitwear in England have a shop you can visit: 10 in London, others in Axminster, Brighton, Cirencester and 17 other towns.
London
10 brandsBlackhorse Lane Ateliersfactory shop, Budd Shirts, John Smedley, Oliver Spencer, Phoebe English, Scott Fraser Collection and 4 more
Axminster
1 brandFortisfactory shop
Brighton
1 brandCirencester
1 brandClapham
1 brandGlencroftfactory shop
Edinburgh
1 brand
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Ellesmere Port
1 brandFlookburgh
1 brandOubasfactory shop
Hebden Bridge
1 brandHindolveston
1 brandHolt
1 brandIlfracombe
1 brandLong Eaton
1 brandSunspelfactory shop
Manchester
1 brandMatlock
1 brandJohn Smedleyfactory shop
Much Hadham
1 brandPenzance
1 brandCarnwearfactory shop
Robin Hood's Bay
1 brandSalford
1 brandPrivate White V.C.factory shop
Sandsend
1 brandSheffield
1 brand
This independent directory lists UK-made clothing brands, and marks those that make only some items here.
Why choose British-made?
- Support British manufacturing and preserve traditional craftsmanship
- Invest in quality clothing built to last with premium materials
- Choose ethical, transparent supply chains you can trust
- Reduce your carbon footprint by buying locally made products
- Discover authentic British design and heritage brands
A Brief History of British Made Knitwear
Knitting has deep roots in Britain’s textile history and predates mechanised manufacture. Early examples of hand-knitted woollen garments such as caps and stockings appear from the fifteenth century onwards, reflecting the country’s longstanding engagement with wool and knit fabric. The British knitwear industry expanded significantly with the onset of mechanisation in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. One of the world’s oldest continuous knitwear factories was established in 1784 in Derbyshire by John Smedley, which later became renowned for producing fine knit garments and remains a touchstone of British knit tradition. Regional knitting traditions also contributed distinctive styles to British knitwear. For example, Fair Isle patterns from the Shetland Islands became widely recognised in the early twentieth century for their intricate colourwork, later gaining broader popularity in the 1920s. Elsewhere, hardy knitted garments such as the guernsey (or gansey) emerged in Britain and the Channel Islands as functional sweaters for sailors and fishermen, known for robust stitches and weather-ready construction. These varied traditions — combined with advances in knitting machinery and yarn processing — helped establish knitwear as an important part of British textile manufacture by the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Today’s British-made knitwear draws on this heritage of regional stitchcraft, industrial innovation, and material expertise to create garments that reflect both functional performance and enduring style.