Our sailor sweater in virgin wool
In a plain red version and in pure wool, this sailor sweater for men is still knitted and made in the old fashioned way in the workshops of Le Minor hosiery in Guidel (in Morbihan). The red color, quite bright, is very popular for fans of this classic garment, who want to vary from navy blue. The authentic pattern of this sweater is that it is quite close to the body and rather long: this is how it was worn on boats to be warm and free of movement. If you hesitate between 2 sizes, choose the larger one.
Creation of our virgin wool sailor sweater
The pure wool yarn comes from a traditional spinner in Europe, and the manufacturing steps of the sweater are invariable since many years. Knitting on 7 gauge flatbed looms, steaming, cutting and sewing. The Le Minor recipe gives the sweater a special hand, which connoisseurs appreciate because it is above the rest. The finishing details add a touch of real Breton knitting for men by Le Minor: a solidly sewn collar in 2 steps, a buttoning in the collar rather high, which tends towards the chimney collar, and stitches at each end, to ensure the solidity of the breton sweater.