Menswear
Classic British-Made Men's Socks — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 26 brands that make classic men's socks in the UK. They are most often based in London, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

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.
- Casual
- Classic
- Colourful
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Colourful

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
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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

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.
- Classic
- 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sims Wear
Sims Wear crafts timeless British menswear using top-quality natural fibres, made to last. Discover elevated wardrobe essentials, knitted-to-order in the UK.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Timeless
- Classic
- Ethical
- Timeless

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

PJ Pan
PJ Pan creates luxury British-made nightwear, designed and manufactured in the UK with a commitment to quality, craftsmanship and ethical production.
- Casual
- Classic
- Casual
- Classic

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

Eas Fors
Eas Fors is a design-led knitwear brand from the remote Scottish Isle of Mull, reflecting the spirit of Hebridean islands with thoughtfully made pieces on a small scale.
- Casual
- Classic
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Casual
- Classic
- Slow Fashion

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

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

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
- 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
Shops run by brands that make classic men's socks
13 of the 26 brands that make classic men's socks have a shop you can visit: 7 in London, others in Edinburgh, Ammanford, Axminster and 11 other towns.
Ede & Ravenscroft, Grenson, John Lobb, Johnstons Of Elgin, Pickett London, Sanders & Sanders and 1 more
Ammanford
Corgi Socksfactory shop
Axminster
Fortisfactory shop
Elgin
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
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Hawick
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Hindolveston
Salen
St Andrews
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.