Menswear
Contemporary British-Made Men's Socks — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 12 brands that make contemporary men's socks in the UK. They are most often based in London and Northamptonshire. Prices run from premium to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.
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
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
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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
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
Dick Winters
Dick Winters is a British brand specialising in luxury men's underwear, committed to true quality, local materials, and preserving British craftsmanship.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- 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
Scottish Textiles Showcase
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
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Heritage
- Highland
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
- 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
Oliver Spencer
Oliver Spencer is a men's fashion brand specialising in casual and contemporary clothing.
- Contemporary
- Timeless
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Timeless
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
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
Shops run by brands that make contemporary men's socks
7 of the 12 brands that make contemporary men's socks have a shop you can visit: 3 in London, others in Edinburgh, Manchester, Northampton and 2 other towns.
Thirsk
Joseph Turnerfactory shop
Wollaston
Solovairfactory shop
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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.