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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. | Kenneth Mackenzie✕ Independent Harris Tweed mill in Stornoway, opened in 1906, selling handwoven tweed by the length. | 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. | Orfama✕ Portuguese fully-fashioned knitwear factory producing for major brands and chains in cashmere, merino, silk and fine cottons including Pima and Sea Island. | |
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| Type | Manufacturer | Mill | Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
| Location | Elgin, GB | Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, GB | Lima, PE | Braga, PT |
| Fibers | Cashmere · Merino · Wool | Wool | Alpaca · Cotton · Merino | Cashmere · Merino · Wool · Cotton · Silk |
| Makes | Knitwear, Accessories, Outerwear, Fabric & yarn | Fabric & yarn | Knitwear | Knitwear |
| Services | Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving, Knitting, Private label | Weaving | Knitting, Private label | Knitting, Dyeing |
| Entry price | — | — | — | — |
| Min. order | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Certified | None listed | None listed | Fair Trade | None listed |
| Natural | Not 100%. Some blends | 100% natural | Not 100%. Some blends | Not 100%. Some blends |
| Founded | 1797 | 1906 | — | — |