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| Johnstons of Elgin✕ Family firm founded 1797 with a vertical cashmere and wool weaving mill in Elgin and a knitting mill in Hawick; also designs and makes for other labels. | Cariaggi Lanificio✕ Italian spinner of fine yarns, best known for cashmere, also working in baby alpaca, linen, wool and silk. | Fiorima✕ Sock maker near Braga, Portugal, producing about 3.5 million pairs a year in organic cotton and merino for department stores, chains and brands such as Asket. | Mexthon✕ WFTO-member Fair Trade knitwear maker in Lima producing alpaca, cotton and merino knits for designer brands under private label and its own MKM label. | |
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| Type | Manufacturer | Mill | Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
| Location | Elgin, GB | Cagli, IT | Braga, PT | Lima, PE |
| Fibers | Cashmere · Merino · Wool | Cashmere · Alpaca · Linen · Wool · Silk | Organic cotton · Merino | Alpaca · Cotton · Merino |
| Makes | Knitwear, Accessories, Outerwear, Fabric & yarn | Fabric & yarn | Socks | Knitwear |
| Services | Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving, Knitting, Private label | Spinning | Knitting | Knitting, Private label |
| Entry price | — | — | — | — |
| Min. order | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Certified | None listed | Masters of Linen | GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Responsible Wool Standard | Fair Trade |
| Natural | Not 100%. Some blends | Not 100%. Some blends | Not 100%. Some blends | Not 100%. Some blends |
| Founded | 1797 | — | 1985 | — |