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Heritage British-Made Men's Knitwear — Voted by the Community

This directory lists 33 brands that make heritage men's knitwear in the UK. They are most often based in London, Edinburgh and Norfolk. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

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  • 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
  • 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
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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

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    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.

    Purl Crewneck | Cacao by CarnwearFishermans Jumper by Carnwear
  • 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
  • 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
  • Yarmouth Oilskins logo

    Yarmouth Oilskins

    Made in the UKNorfolk · Est. 1898 · Premium

    Yarmouth Oilskins is a British brand with over 120 years of heritage, designing and manufacturing quality workwear in Great Yarmouth.

    • Heritage
    • Nautical
    • Workwear
  • Meccanica Clothing logo

    Meccanica Clothing

    Made in the UKCheshire · Est. 2015 · Premium

    Meccanica 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.

    • Athletic
    • Casual
    • Classic
  • Kinloch Anderson logo

    Kinloch Anderson

    Made in the UKEdinburgh · Est. 1868 · LuxuryShop to visit

    Kinloch Anderson is a prestigious Scottish textile company founded in 1868 by William Anderson in Edinburgh, specialising in kilts, tartans, and Highland dress.

    • Formal
    • Heritage
    • Highland
  • 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
  • Yarmo logo

    Yarmo

    Made in the UKNorfolk · Est. 1898 · Affordable

    Manufacturers of British Workwear & Uniform for over 100 years

    • Casual
    • Heritage
    • Nautical
  • HebTroCo logo

    HebTroCo

    Made in the UKWest Yorkshire · Est. 2015 · PremiumShop to visit

    HebTroCo 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.

    • Casual
    • Heritage
    • Outdoor
  • Glencroft logo

    Glencroft

    North Yorkshire · Est. 1987 · PremiumFactory shop

    Glencroft, established in 1987, offers classic British countrywear made from natural fibres like British Wool and Harris Tweed, inspired by rural Yorkshire.

    • Classic
    • Country
    • Ethical
  • Private White V.C. logo

    Private White V.C.

    Made in the UKGreater Manchester · Est. 1853 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Private White V.C. is a British clothing brand known for handcrafted outerwear and tailored garments made in their Manchester factory, preserving traditional craftsmanship.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Workwear
  • 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
  • SIRPLUS logo

    SIRPLUS

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 2010 · LuxuryShop to visit

    SIRPLUS is a British clothing brand crafting menswear from surplus fabrics, championing sustainable design and timeless style.

    • Classic
    • Contemporary
    • Heritage
  • Blackhorse Lane Ateliers logo

    Blackhorse Lane Ateliers

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 2016 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Blackhorse 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.

    • Casual
    • Classic
    • Heritage
  • 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
  • Aero Leather Clothing logo

    Aero Leather Clothing

    Made in the UKScottish Borders · Est. 1981 · LuxuryFactory shop

    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.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Vintage
  • Turnbull & Asser logo

    Turnbull & Asser

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 1885 · LuxuryShop to visit

    Turnbull & Asser is a distinguished British shirtmaker founded in 1885, renowned for timeless style, exceptional quality, and sartorial elegance.

    • Classic
    • Formal
    • Heritage
  • 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
  • Eribé logo

    Eribé

    Made in the UKScottish Borders · Est. 1986 · PremiumShop to visit

    Eribé is a Scottish knitwear design house founded in 1986, known for contemporary knitwear rooted in Scottish heritage and crafted with traditional techniques.

    • Contemporary
    • Fairisle
    • Heritage
  • Berties of Bay logo

    Berties of Bay

    Made in the UKNorth Yorkshire · Est. 2016 · PremiumShop to visit

    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
  • Scottish Textiles Showcase logo

    Scottish Textiles Showcase

    Made in the UKEdinburgh · Est. 2019 · PremiumShop to visit

    Scottish Textiles Showcase is an independent Edinburgh brand championing authentic Scottish wool mills and artisans, specialising in natural fibre textiles made in Scotland.

    • Contemporary
    • Heritage
    • Highland
  • 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
  • Glenbrae logo

    Glenbrae

    Made in the UKWest Yorkshire · Est. 1985 · Premium

    Glenbrae is a British clothing brand making high-quality knitwear in England. Their garments use fine wool and Spirol yarn for durability and style.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
  • Monkstone Knitwear logo

    Monkstone Knitwear

    Made in the UKPembrokeshire · Est. 2010 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Create limited products from their flock, small batch knitwear & homeware.

    • Country
    • Ethical
    • 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
  • 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

Shops run by brands that make heritage men's knitwear

19 of the 33 brands that make heritage men's knitwear have a shop you can visit: 8 in London, others in Edinburgh, St Andrews, Ayr and 15 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 Knitwear

Knitting in Britain long predates the factory. Knitted woollen caps were made at Monmouth by the fifteenth century, and hand-knitted stockings were available during the sixteenth. Mechanisation came early. In 1589 William Lee, curate of Calverton in Nottinghamshire, invented the stocking frame, the first knitting machine. Framework knitting spread across the East Midlands, and by 1851 Leicester and Nottingham each had thousands of frames. The trade moved into factories in the second half of the nineteenth century. Lea Mills in Derbyshire was founded in 1784 by Peter Nightingale and John Smedley to spin cotton, and moved into knitting towards the end of the eighteenth century. John Smedley still makes knitwear there, and the company describes it as the world's longest-running factory. Regional styles added variety. The guernsey, or gansey, a fisherman's jumper named after the Channel Island, was knitted in fishing communities around the British coast. Fair Isle colourwork from Shetland became fashionable after the Prince of Wales wore it in public in 1921. British-made knitwear today draws on both these hand and machine traditions.