Barbour's Guide to Knitwear
Explore Barbour's knitwear collection to add a layer of style this season. From cosy cables to smart cashmere staples, our knitwear collection will equip you for every endeavour - so you can stay stylish and comfortable no matter the occasion.
Find your perfect style by learning more about how our knitwear is constructed from materials and fabrics to weights and stitch techniques. From fair isles to cables, there's something for every man. Learn more below and shop your favourite styles in our ultimate guide to knitwear.
Weights of Knitwear
"GG" Refers to the weight of the finished knit. the higher the gauge, the finer the piece will be.
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5GG
5GG is the coarsest type of mesh we make. This type of knitting is used for particularly warm sweaters for country life, as it is very durable and stores heat directly on the body.
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7GG
7GG is a thick knit that is perfect for the autumn and winter months. What is distinctive is the clean finish and the ability to store heat on the body.
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10GG
10GG is a medium-weight knit primarily used for fashion and lifestyle knitwear. It's ideal for layering in the winter months.
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12GG
12GG is the lightest mesh we make. The fine knit makes it perfect for midlayers and gives the garment a luxurious finish.
Materials and Fabric
Lambswool, merino and cashmere. Discover which knit fabric is right for you and how they differ.
Lambswool
As its name says - this wool is from lambs. A younger sheep provides soft, fine wool and generally comes from a lamb's first shearing. As they age, a sheep’s wool becomes coarser and thicker, turning into ‘sheep’s wool’.
• Soft to the touch and easy to wear.
• Naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites.
• Breathable yet extremely warm. Great for cooler weather.
• Retains shape well making it great for hats and gloves and incredibly durable.
Pima Cotton
Pima cotton is an ultra-soft fabric that incorporates long cotton fibres, making it a more premium fabric which has a softer handle and is longer lasting.
• Incredibly durable - easy to wash and wear.
• More breathable than heavier wool jumpers, helps to stop sweat or overheating.
• Lighter weight and yet extremely warm, with a smooth soft finish.
Merino
Merino wool comes from a specific breed of highland sheep - Merino sheep, famed for some of the softest and finest fleeces.
• Super soft to the touch and skin. Finer than Lambswool.
• Very strong and durable made from Merino fibres.
• Great warmth-to-weight ratio - meaning the wool retains body temperature, keeping you warn in winter and cooler in hot weather.
Cashmere Blends
Cashmere wool is sourced from a breed of goat with very little fat that protects them from the cold, so they develop incredibly soft fleecy fibres underneath their coats to keep warm. It is these super soft fibres which are used to create cashmere wool.
• Cashmere is hailed as one of the most luxurious soft wools.
• One of the softest wools to touch and on the skin.
• Barbour creates knitwear blends with a percentage of cashmere. Using additional cotton or alternative wool means that the clothing is easy to wash and much more durable than something that is 100% cashmere.
Discover the full range
Inject your wardrobe with some luxury this autumn winter.
With crew necks, half zips, cardigans and more, find your wardrobe staple by browsing the full range.