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.
Creation of our virgin wool sailor sweater
To make this men's breton sweater, Le Minor used a yellow virgin wool. This material offers warmth and comfort, while guaranteeing the style and fit of the real men's sailor jumper that Le Minor workshops have been making for almost 100 years. If this material is spun and dyed in the Vosges and then in the Pyrenees, all the rest of the manufacturing steps are done in Brittany: knitting, cutting, sewing, and finishing. The tight knit, the close fit and the traditional button placket make this garment an authentic Breton knit.


History of the sailor sweater
We dare the yellow! A trendy color at the moment, it brings a bit of novelty to this classic model of a true sailor sweater for men. The advantage of a sailor sweater Le Minor for men is that it is a must-have in the wardrobe maculin. It accepts original colors because its format is classic. It is therefore easy to integrate it into a classic outfit, to bring a touch of originality. Reissue of a color of the 70s, it has proven its longevity, and returns to brighten your wardrobe. The real yellow sailor sweater for men signs an expected return!