Long sleeve with ribbed cuff, all over exclusive fair isle pattern. Fair Isle jumpers mens with crew necks are knitted in the UK, exclusively for us. Browse the full selection of fairisle jumper men's to keep you warm and snug without being bulky or cumbersome. We offer free UK returns on all mens Fair Isle jumpers. A Fair Isle sweater for men makes the perfect choice to keep warm and cosy on those cooler winter days. No time limit guarantee on all men's Fairisle sweater from James Meade. Browse all mens jumpers here.
FAQs
Where is Fairisle knitwear from?
The knitwear originates from a small island in Shetland called Fair Isle, situated to the north of Scotland in the UK.
Did the Royals make Fairisle Jumpers popular?
The Fairisle pattern significantly grew in popularity in the 1920s when the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) had the 'The Prince of Wales Fair Isle V-neck jumper' knitted and gifted to him by James A Smith, a Shetland hosiery dealer. He was an avid wearer of the Fairisle pattern, particularly on the golf course, and his love for this iconic pattern is said to have started the fashion for Fair Isle knitwear.
What is the history of Fairlisle jumpers?
The design goes back to the early 1800s as a pattern for fishermen’s caps and sweaters, using the natural colours of the Shetland sheep. These yarns were dyed to make deep colours to create complex and beautiful knitting patterns that are recognisable today as the Fairisle pattern.
Are Fairisle sweaters only for Christmas?
Although the iconic Fairisle pattern makes a strong appearance around the Christmas holidays, the jumper is in style all year round. Men's Fairisle sweaters can be worn anytime but as they are woven from natural wool, they are a particularly excellent garment to keep warm in cooler seasons.
