Menswear
Men's Socks Made in England — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 40 brands that make men's socks in England. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

Arbon Socks
Arbon Socks is a Frome-based British brand specialising in luxury alpaca and wool socks, crafted by traditional UK knitters using natural fibres.
- Casual
- Country
- Outdoor
- Casual
- Country
- Outdoor

Rock and Ruby
Rock and Ruby brings a little brightness to the everyday, offering cotton and wool socks and accessories all proudly made in Great Britain.
- Casual
- Outdoor
- Slow Fashion
- Casual
- Outdoor
- Slow Fashion
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The Bradford Sock Company
The Bradford Sock Company crafts high-quality socks in one of West Yorkshire's oldest mills, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern machinery.
- Casual
- Country
- Casual
- Country

Peper Harow
Peper Harow is a quintessentially British brand founded in 2013, creating unique, fashionable socks and luxury accessories inspired by Surrey’s Peper Harow Parish.
- Athletic
- Bridal
- Casual
- Athletic
- Bridal
- Casual

The Cambridge Sock Company
The Cambridge Sock Company crafts premium socks in the UK using natural fibres and traditional craftsmanship. Founded in 2018, they support equine welfare and homelessness initiatives.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
- Casual
- Classic
- Country

WAWWA
WAWWA 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.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical

Sanders & Sanders
Sanders & Sanders is a British footwear brand founded in 1873 by brothers William and Thomas Sanders in Northamptonshire. They remain family-owned, producing handcrafted shoes in their original factory.
- Casual
- Classic
- Contemporary
Shop to visit- Casual
- Classic
- Contemporary

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

J. Alex Swift
Knitting socks since 1895. J. Alex Swift is a fourth-generation family business in the heart of Leicestershire, with every pair made in our own British factory.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
- Casual
- Classic
- Country

Corrymoor
Corrymoor Mohair Socks, British-made socks from organic angora goats in East Devon.
- Country
- Hiking
- Nautical
- Country
- Hiking
- Nautical

United Overalls
United Overalls crafts premium denim jeans using English Woven Selvedge Denim, made in North London with uncompromising quality and attention to detail.
- Contemporary
- Workwear
- Contemporary
- Workwear

Sub Zero
Sub Zero designs and manufactures high-performance outdoor clothing in our Leicestershire factory. British-made base layers, mid layers and technical apparel trusted by adventurers, professionals and emergency services since 1967.
- Athletic
- Hiking
- Outdoor
Factory shop- Athletic
- Hiking
- Outdoor

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

Community Clothing
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
- Casual
- Classic
- Ethical

HebTroCo
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
Shop to visit- Casual
- Heritage
- Outdoor

Mars Knitwear
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
- Casual
- Timeless

Foster Barry
Foster Barry sell men's luxury shirts, ties and boxer shorts that are genuinely made in the British Isles.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
- Pittch
Pittch
Pittch offers luxury Merino wool socks designed by Elisabeth Braddock and made in England.
- Casual
- Country
- Casual
- Country

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
- Joe and Co Denim
Joe and Co Denim
Joe and Co Denim is a British clothing brand specialising in sustainable raw Selvedge Denim Jeans and classic workwear, handcrafted in the North West of England.
- Casual
- Heritage
- Workwear
Shop to visit- Casual
- Heritage
- Workwear

John Lobb
John Lobb is a British bootmaker founded in 1866, renowned for its handmade bespoke footwear crafted with traditional techniques and royal heritage.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage

Glenbrae
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
- Classic
- Heritage

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

Bodileys
Bodileys of Northampton is a British shoemaking brand established in 1919, known for its century-long family heritage and traditional craftsmanship in English footwear.
- Classic
- Formal
- Classic
- Formal

Marwood
Marwood is a British fashion brand founded in London in 2010, known for unique designs and high-quality garments crafted locally with expert British craftsmanship.
- Contemporary
- Formal
- Contemporary
- Formal

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
- Kate Sheridan
Kate Sheridan
Kate Sheridan is an independent British clothing brand founded in 2001, creating distinctive, handcrafted leather goods and ready-to-wear collections made in England.
- Casual
- Contemporary
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary

TYLER & TYLER
TYLER & TYLER is a British independent brand manufacturing men's fashion accessories since 2007. Discover their collection of quality accessories made in England.
- Casual
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Casual
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Tom Lane
Tom Lane
Tom Lane designs and manufactures clothing, luxury socks and accessories in Britain, founded in 2015 with a focus on durable, timeless products.

Lanx
Lanx crafts high-quality footwear blending British heritage with contemporary style. Founded in 2018, Lanx creates handmade shoes, boots, brogues and sneakers for men and women, using traditional techniques and premium materials.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Country

Grenson
Grenson is a British footwear brand founded in 1866, renowned for handmade shoes using traditional craftsmanship and the Goodyear welt method.
- Classic
- Country
- Formal
Shop to visit- Classic
- Country
- Formal

Oliver Spencer
Oliver Spencer is a men's fashion brand specialising in casual and contemporary clothing.
- Contemporary
- Timeless
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Timeless
- British Boxers
British Boxers
British Boxers designs premium undies and nightwear in Staffordshire, England. Their products are made in Great Britain and Europe, focusing on quality craftsmanship and ethical production.
- Casual
- Classic
- Casual
- Classic

Solovair
Solovair is a British footwear brand with a heritage dating back to 1881, renowned for handmade, Goodyear welted shoes crafted in England.
- Classic
- Contemporary
Factory shop- Classic
- Contemporary

Oldfield Outfitters
Oldfield 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.
- Classic
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Vintage

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.
- Classic
- Formal
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Vintage

Mamnick
Mamnick 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.
- Athletic
- Casual
- Cycling
Shop to visit- Athletic
- Casual
- Cycling

Joseph Turner
Joseph Turner is a British menswear brand founded in Yorkshire over 20 years ago, known for high-quality clothing inspired by the Yorkshire landscape and lifestyle.
- Casual
- Contemporary
Factory shop- Casual
- Contemporary
- Loake
Loake
Loake, British shoemaker founded in 1880, specialises in men's handmade Goodyear-welted shoes. Family-owned in Kettering, Northamptonshire, they hold a Royal Warrant.
- Timeless
Factory shop- Timeless

New & Lingwood
New & Lingwood is a British menswear brand founded in 1865, known for bespoke tailoring and outfitting Eton College with a heritage of quality craftsmanship.
- Formal
- Timeless
Shop to visit- Formal
- Timeless
Shops run by brands that make men's socks in England
20 of the 40 brands that make men's socks in England have a shop you can visit: 9 in London, others in Manchester, Axminster, Cambridge and 13 other towns.
Ede & Ravenscroft, Grenson, John Lobb, Kate Sheridan, New & Lingwood, Oliver Spencer and 3 more
Axminster
Fortisfactory shop
Eton
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Fleckney
Sub Zerofactory shop
Hebden Bridge
Hindolveston
Market Harborough
Loakefactory shop
Sale
Thirsk
Joseph Turnerfactory shop
Whalley
Lanxfactory shop
Wollaston
Solovairfactory shop
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 Socks
Socks and stockings have a long history in Britain. By the reign of Elizabeth I, English hand knitters were making stockings in wool and silk, and the Queen herself was given a pair of knitted silk stockings around 1560. William Lee of Calverton, near Nottingham, is traditionally credited with inventing the stocking frame, the first knitting machine, in 1589. Framework knitting grew first in London and then in the East Midlands, where Nottingham, Leicester and Derby became the centres of the hosiery trade. By 1750 England had around 14,000 frames. In 1759 Jedediah Strutt and William Woollatt patented the Derby rib machine, which let frames knit ribbed stockings that had previously been made by hand. The frame reached Scotland around 1771, and a large stocking trade grew in the Lowlands. By 1844 more than half of Scotland's frames were around Hawick or Dumfries. British sock makers today continue this long tradition of knitting, from plain and ribbed designs to cushioned socks for walking and work.