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2. Barrie (company) - Wikipedia

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   Knitting was an important activity in the Scottish isles in the 17th and 18th centuries. Families generally made sweaters, socks and accessories. Wool contains natural oils that offered fishermen essential protection as they went off to sea. This activity was industrialized in 1771 with the arrival of four looms.

3. Pringle of Scotland - Wikipedia

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   Pringle of Scotland Limited, trading as Pringle of Scotland, is a Scottish luxury fashion brand specialising in cashmere knitwear and holds the royal warrant as manufacturers of knitted garments. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is one of the world's oldest continually operating fashion companies. [ 3 ]

4. Johnstons of Elgin - Wikipedia

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   Johnstons of Elgin is a British family-owned luxury fashion brand and manufacturer. Johnstons was founded in 1797 and is based in Elgin, Scotland.. Its process is split across two Scottish mills, a "vertically integrated" weaving mill in Elgin, where it has been headquartered since 1800, [1] and a knitting mill in the Scottish Border town of Hawick.

5. The 14 Best Wool Sweaters to Keep You Cozy All Winter, Tested ...

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   After putting the sweaters to the test on the streets of New York, we stand behind these 14 wool sweaters, including our best overall pick, the Jenni Kayne Cashmere Turtleneck ($595), plus the ...

6. Hodden - Wikipedia

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   The better qualities of hodden (lachdann) or wadmal could be made of selected white wool and dyed or selected natural colours spun into single coloured yarn, but this was a time-consuming and expensive process in a domestic craft economy that existed into the 14th century in England and Wales, and even later in Scotland. Peasant fabrics were ...

7. Tweed - Wikipedia

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   Tweeds are an icon of traditional Scottish, Irish, Welsh, and English clothing, being desirable for informal outerwear, [2] due to the material being moisture-resistant and durable. Tweeds are made to withstand harsh climates [3] and are commonly worn for outdoor activities such as shooting and hunting, in England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.