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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.

Ibex✕

Merino wool outdoor clothing — base layers, socks and jackets — founded in Vermont in 1997, now based in Boulder.

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.

TypeManufacturerBrandManufacturerManufacturer
LocationElgin, GBBoulder, USBraga, PTLima, PE
FibersCashmere · Merino · WoolMerinoOrganic cotton · MerinoAlpaca · Cotton · Merino
MakesKnitwear, Accessories, Outerwear, Fabric & yarnBase layers, Socks, OuterwearSocksKnitwear
ServicesSpinning, Dyeing, Weaving, Knitting, Private label—KnittingKnitting, Private label
Entry price—$$$ · Base layer top $135——
Min. orderNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated
CertifiedNone listedNone listedGOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Responsible Wool StandardFair Trade
NaturalNot 100%. Some blendsNot 100%. Some blendsNot 100%. Some blendsNot 100%. Some blends
Founded179719971985—