Our sailor sweater in virgin wool

The genuine sailor jumper for men that has made Le Minor hosiery so successful. It is now available in yellow, to recall the colour our workshops worked with in the 70s. This garment is a timeless essential that has remained unchanged for over a hundred years - it is worn close to the body with its long cut - and is the garment that every man should have in his wardrobe.

This marine knit was originally designed to be worn close to the body, to keep sailors warm without getting in the way of boat manoeuvres. That's why it's commonly known as the ‘sock jumper’: it's tight-fitting, and has been worn that way since it was first made. Although the button placket on the sailor jumper is a Scottish innovation, this Breton knitwear deserves the services of the oldest hosiery workshop still operating in the Brittany region: the Le Minor hosiery workshop, which dates back to 1922. Take the larger size if you're hesitating between two sizes. If you're not comfortable wearing a close-fitting garment, choose one of our looser-fitting models: Newport, fisherman's jumper... or opt for our extra-soft, more comfortable merino wool, with the plain merino wool sailor's jumper.