A Fine Tradition in Knitwear

Thursday 30th of July 2009 08:49:17 PM

A Fine Tradition in Knitwear

When shopping for affordable sweaters online, can you silently congratulate a company that is celebrating 225 years of making luxury knitwear. The John Smedley company began during a time when industry was going through a major transition known as the industrial revolution. Big new factories were built including innovative weaving businesses using enormous looms.

The John Smedley company prides itself on staying current with the times without foregoing quality in its products. Founded in 1784 the company today continues to create luxury knitwear using technologically advanced materials and methods. Back in 1784 there were limits to what could be produced but even as far back as 1825 the John Smedley company was focusing on innovation in production methods. By 1893 the company was producing fine knit underwear and in 1922 introduced the Sea Island Cotton label.

Today the company is still making fine underwear called the 225 Fine Underwear label in honor of celebrating 225 years in business. There are not too many firms that can make such a claim especially in today’s economic environment. The company sells men’s and women’s clothing and underwear.

For inexpensive or cheap t-shirtsand polo shirts you should shop online sites dedicated to making clothing affordable for every day wear. But if you want to help the John Smedley company celebrate, they will be happy to sell you distinctive and luxury knitwear pieces. Their clothing and underwear is made with natural fibres and are of the highest quality. The company is presenting a new collection for Autumn/Winter that continues the company’s signature styling. Because it is an anniversary year, the new collection harkens back to 1920s styles for women and utilizes the symbolism of the Owl, Raven and Peacock to define its labels. Though the styling may call upon styles of the past, you can be assured the clothes are modern and fashionable.