Shawl Collar Cardigan - Navy

The shawl collar cardigan has a longer history than most garments in a working wardrobe. Named after James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, the style was based on a garment worn by British officers in the Crimean War — a knitted layer worn in place of a jacket when conditions demanded warmth over formality. Since then it has been worn by seafarers, marines, fishermen, and anyone who needed a knit that could function as outerwear. Our version is made without compromise: 100% chunky British wool, knitted and made in England, with leather acorn buttons, a shawl collar that flips up against the wind, and fully fashioned flat seams throughout. An investment piece. A lifetime purchase. The one item of knitwear that never goes out of style. Yarn & Construction 100% British wool, knitted at 3 gauge in a 6 ply chunky rib — a heavier, more substantial construction than most cardigans on the market. The rib structure gives it natural elasticity and warmth without bulk, and the British wool has a lanolin content that provides inherent water resistance and durability. The navy colourway is a deep, clean blue — the most versatile in the range, works as a neutral or as a considered colour depending on what’s worn beneath it. Knitted and made in England. Details Large rounded shawl collar — worn open or flipped up for wind protection. Leather acorn buttons at the front. Front patch pockets. Fold-back cuff — adjustable so the sleeve length works across different builds. Classic raglan sleeve fit. Fully fashioned flat seams throughout for a clean finish inside and out. No exterior branding. Styling Wear it over a plain tee for a relaxed autumn look, or layer it over a thick overshirt or the English Sweatshirt through winter. The raglan sleeve and shawl collar give it enough structure to work as outerwear on milder days, and enough warmth to function as a serious mid-layer when the temperature drops. Navy works across the full range — pairs well with the Worker Trouser in any colourway and sits naturally over the Terrace Overshirt or Assault Overshirt as a third layer. Pairs well with English Worker Trouser — the natural pairing; the cardigan worn open over a tee Assault or Terrace shirt — worn underneath for serious warmth in cold conditions Standard Issue Tee or Double Weight Tee — as a base layer beneath the cardigan Specification 100% chunky British wool 6 ply / 3 gauge heavy superior knit Large rounded shawl collar — can be flipped up Leather acorn buttons at front Front patch pockets Classic raglan sleeve fit Fold-back cuff Fully fashioned flat seams throughout No exterior branding Knitted and made in England Wash Care Hand wash 30° max Wash inside out with similar colours Do not twist or wring Reshape whilst damp Dry flat KEY MEASUREMENTS S M L XL Chest 103cm 109cm 115cm 121cm Back Length 66cm 68cm 70cm 72cm