Slow Fashion British-Made Women's Cardigans — Voted by the Community
Carrier 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.LuxuryClassicCountryEthicalNauticalOutdoorSlow FashionWorkwear
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.PremiumSlow FashionTimeless
O Pioneers crafts British-made Liberty print dresses, floral designs and hand knitwear in London.LuxuryContemporarySlow FashionVintage
&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.LuxuryClassicContemporaryHeritageSlow Fashion- Justine Tabak is a British clothing brand making small-batch, locally crafted womenswear in England using traditional skills and natural fabrics.LuxuryContemporaryCountrySlow FashionTimeless
- Stalf offers handmade clothing including Cocoon Trouser, Cocoon Jumpsuit and Flutter Blouse. Uplifting easy-wear classics, made to order in-house at The Pink Studio in Lincolnshire UK.LuxuryCasualContemporarySlow Fashion
ELWIN is a British luxury brand crafting sustainable women's knitwear and clothing.PremiumContemporaryEthicalSlow Fashion
HERD, founded in 2020, crafts sustainable womens knitwear.LuxuryClassicEthicalSlow Fashion
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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 Cardigans
The cardigan as a garment is connected to British knitwear history. Its name is generally attributed to a British Army officer in the nineteenth century and entered menswear before becoming widely worn by women as knitwear production expanded. Knitting as a craft and industry developed in the UK well before mechanised manufacture, with regional knitmaking and textile production established in parts of England and Scotland. Advances in knitting machinery during the Industrial Revolution enabled wider domestic production of knitted garments, including items with open fronts and button closures, which evolved into the cardigan form. Traditional knitwear techniques and fabric sources in British textile regions supported the manufacture of cardigans alongside other knitted garments. Contemporary British-made cardigans draw on this context of UK knit production, combining natural fibres and established construction methods suited to layerable knit tops.