John Smedley

John Smedley, founded in 1784, is the world's oldest knitting manufacturer. It is rare to have preserved its long 236-year history. After various wars, economic depressions, and changes in fashion trends, it has not been swallowed up by industry giants and can still persist in its own way. The tradition, positioning and voice of knitting are awe-inspiring.

John Smedley is almost synonymous with Sea Island cotton in the industry. Sea Island cotton is the best cotton fiber in the world. The fiber is very slender and extremely strong. It is the top quality textile fiber.

Clothes woven with sea-island cotton have excellent touch, good breathability and sweat-absorbing power. Among cottons in the world, sea-island cotton, which is only produced in the West Indies, is the best natural fiber. Its fiber length ranks first in the world and its annual output is the best. It only accounts for 0.0004% of global cotton production.

As the go-to brand for quality knitwear, John Smedley continues to thrive and is now a London Fashion Week favorite and the go-to knitwear manufacturer for some of the world's most respected designers.