Our navy sweater in virgin wool
The ‘real sailor jumper’ for men has been the success story of Le Minor hosiery. An emblematic and timeless garment, this model has remained unchanged for almost 100 years with its long, close-fitting cut and is an absolute classic in men's wardrobes: it's the garment every man should have in his wardrobe.
The cut is narrow and the body quite long, because this marine knit was originally designed to be worn close to the body, to keep warm without getting in the way when manoeuvring a boat. That's why it's commonly known as the ‘sock jumper’: it's tight-fitting, and has been worn that way for over 100 years. With its Breton tradition (although the button placket is a Scottish innovation), it's worth calling on the oldest hosiery workshop still operating in Brittany: Le Minor hosiery workshop dates back to 1922. If you're not sure which size to choose, go for the larger size. If you're not comfortable with a close-fitting cut, opt for our fuller navy jumpers: the Newport model, the fisherman's jumper... or the thinner, softer navy jumper in plain merino.
Creation of our blue sailor sweater
This authentic navy blue sweater for men is knitted with pure wool yarn, itself spun in Europe. The yarn is finely titled and dyed to order for Le Minor, by the historical supplier of the French Navy. The choice of the material, then the knitting of the panels of this sweater, in the workshop of Morbihan, makes it possible to obtain a characteristic stitch, very qualitative. The hand of the sweater, that is to say the quality that emerges to the touch, immediately testifies that we are in the presence of a traditional marine sweater for men, still manufactured according to the historical recipe. The adaptation of this garment to all situations is no longer to be proven. Of robust construction, the sailor sweater plain navy accompanies the sailors and adventurers. Symbol of French elegance, it is equally suitable for a cocktail party or the office. The navy blue sailor sweater is the timeless men's garment par excellence.
