Cape Westerly rugby shirts

Cape Westerley are makers of rugby shirts, polo shirts and socks based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.  The company has a commitment to sourcing from the UK as much as possible.

Look for their short sleeved rugby shirts, polo shirts and socks which are all manufactured in England. 

Many of the long sleeved rugby shirts are made here but not all. 

http://www.capewesterly.co.uk/

Gio Stockings

Gio Full Fashion stockings are produced using the finest yarns to exacting standard in traditional methods to perfectly replicate the look and feel of vintage nylons and are indistinguishable from period production. Each stocking is examined five times in the manufacturing process and steamed to shape using 1950’s Heliot steam boarding machines for a perfect packed and counter appearance. Such is the renaissance of interest in Full Fashion stockings that, undisputedly make an unparalleled statement of elegance and sophistication, the product is now heralded as a classic and here to stay way into the future with enthusiastic support worldwide for the few remaining brands, each appealing to specific markets.


http://giostockings.com/

Corgi socks and knitwear since 1893

Since 1893 Corgi socks and knitwear have been exclusively made at our factory in Wales, UK, using cashmere and other yarns of the finest quality, a family tradition that continues to this day.


http://domain3133245.sites.fasthosts.com/

Scott-Nichol - Traditional manufacturer of hand made socks

Scott-Nichol is a traditional manufacturer of hand made socks for both; ladies and gentlemen.
All socks from Scott-Nichol come replete with a hand-linked toe making them virtually seamless. Because of this special hand-linked toe, Scott-Nichol socks provide a superior fit over other less accomplished brands, and the added comfort makes then a joy to wear!
All socks produced by us are made in Leicestershire, England so you can rest assured that when you buy Scott-Nichol, you are buying the best of British!


http://www.scott-nichol.com/

Sole Provider (All Sox Ltd) - Quality Socks

With family in the hosiery industry dating back to 1927 our products have evolved using state of the art technology, the finest natural yarns blended with cutting edge man made fibres to ensure high quality products at competitive prices.
Our socks are designed specifically for the use to which they are to be put. We consult widely and work in conjunction with experienced specialists in their field to ensure a premier 'fit for purpose' sock.
We also design and make bespoke socks for clubs, societies, regiments, schools and charities. Like all our products these are manufactured entirely in the UK. To view examples click on a page from the menu on the left.

http://soleprovidersocks.co.uk/

Swaledale Woollens

Swaledale Woollens was founded in Muker, North Yorkshire over 30 years ago by villagers reviving the old cottage industry of knitting. Swaledale Woollens is now owned and run by Kathleen Hird who carries on using local Swaledale and Wensleydale wool for the knitwear. We have a wide range of high quality woollen knitwear, such as Sweaters, Cardigans, Hats, Rugs, Shawls, Scarves and Socks. We also stock sheepskin slippers and gloves. What better choice could there be for a quality and unique, hand-crafted woollen gift for yourself, friends and family?

Our wool comes from local sheep whose wool is sent to Lanark Mill in southern Scotland for washing and combing before spinning and finishing according to the Soil Association's strict guidelines. Lanark Mill produces ethical, environmentally friendly yarn by using renewable energy from its own hydro-electricity plant. This yarn, which originates from our rare bread Wensleydale and Swaledale sheep, is then used to hand-craft our sweaters, cardigans, hats, socks and can even be bought in balls for knitting your own designs.

http://www.swaledalewoollens.co.uk/

J Alex Swift Ltd - Sock manufacturers

Manufacturers of mens and ladies socks mainly natural fibres - wool, cotton, mohair, alpaca and cashmere since 1895.

http://www.jalexswift.co.uk/

West Yorkshire Spinners Ltd - Worsted Spinning Company

Welcome to West Yorkshire Spinners Ltd

We are a Worsted Spinning Company specialising in the production of classical and fancy yarns. One of our specialties is yarn made from bluefaced leicester wool.
We are suppliers of the finest yarn to the hand knitting, machine knitting and carpet industries. Count range 1 -14 metric single or folded, sale or commission basis.
We have also invested in a state of the art yarn printing (space dyeing) plant. By using our very sophisticated computer controllers we can achieve many different and unique coloured effects.
As well as Yarn Spinning we provide wool products made from the finest bluefaced Leicester wool yarn, mohair and natural norwegian wool. Visit our shop to browse our range of Wool Scarves, Wool Socks and Wool Gloves as well as a selection of Rugs, Blankets and Knitting Yarns.
A selection of our wool socks, wool scarves and wool gloves are made from 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool yarn which is made exclusively by us in the UK.

http://www.wyspinners.com/

Kutzi Designer Socks

Kutzi is the Registered name of an exciting new brand of English socks that are designed, as they say ... ‘the socks to be seen in’ ...

Following a visit to Florence in Italy and a subsequent failed search for similar socks in England, I decided to design and manufacture a range of high quality, exciting, colourful, bright and stylish socks – made in England, by Kutzi.

All our socks are knitted using the best yarns. Our initial range of men’s socks uses soft two fold combed cotton, backed by Lycra coated nylon, for great comfort and fit.

The new spring ranges of Women’s Socks and Golf Socks will use the same yarns. For the autumn, we will introduce a small range of woollen socks.

The leg length was always an issue as the longer leg requested inevitably caused cost to rise. But now, as we are a much smaller operation, we can afford to knit socks with proper leg lengths to prevent that unsightly leg being exposed when sitting cross legged. We also knit some of the patterns in a knee length, for the ultimate in stylish socks.

http://www.kutzi.co.uk/shop/

Pantherella Socks

"Originally named Midland Hosiery Mills and established as a ladies' hosiery factory, it would be some years before the Pantherella brand was to evolve.

Pantherella has always bucked the trend, from its heyday in 1937 when its competitors were churning out bulky, bland men's socks, with very little in the way of choice, let alone comfort.

Undaunted, and despite the high costs, Louis eventually persuaded local machine makers P.A. Bentley to make a special sock machine; this fierce perseverance would pay dividends later when Pantherella's competitors finally caught on. But by this time, Pantherella had set a standard of excellence second to none.

So great was the achievement in persuading men to move to his much more desirable lightweight socks, that Louis decided to cease production of his original ladies' stockings in 1952. However, decades later Pantherella would re-launch a ladies' collection, to coincide with the 60th Anniversary of the Pantherella brand name in 2005.


From day one, Louis Goldschmidt realised that seamless products were the future, be it the fully fashioned socks on the very first Bentley machines, to the ultimate hand linked toe seam that Pantherella is famous for. The company has never shied away from setting precedents; when others have turned to cheaper alternatives, Pantherella have held firm in their beliefs.

Pantherella's philosophy of Quality, Variety, Value for Money still rings true today. Our collections have advanced in leaps and bounds since the early days of Louis' basic ribbed socks.

Louis Goldschmidt used his long-established network of contacts in Europe to develop his export market and by the late 40s the company was exporting to North America. In 1952, the Australian market was opened and exports grew to a staggering 75% of production.
Today, Pantherella socks can be purchased from some of the most exclusive outlets in major cities worldwide.

Louis Goldschmidt's philosophy is maintained to this day by our dedicated and skilled workforce. The factory still manufactures exclusively from its original site, with generations of employees contributing to the unique make-up and heritage of the brand.

Today, with investment in brand spanking new sock machines, Pantherella are determined to stay strides ahead of the competition and the many reproductions from overseas!"

http://www.pantherella.co.uk/