Merino Wool Knitwear Manufacturer

Made in Great Britain and Made in India Fine and Chunky Jumpers

Here at Paul James Knitwear we've specialised in producing 100% merino wool, merino blend and merino lambswool knitwear in our British knitwear factory in Leicester (UK), our knitwear factory in India and from our partner factories in Europe.

Our merino and merino lambswool yarns

  • 100% extra fine merino wool - 2/30 and 2/48
  • 100% chunky merino wool - 1/8
  • Wool / Cashmere Blends - 70/30 and 90/10
  • 100% Merino Lambswool - 2/17
  • Wool / Cotton
  • Merino Silk
  • Other blends can be accommodated for on request subject to a development fee

Our yarn sources

  • Extra fine merino wool - Filvivi (Lanerossi group), Italy
  • Chunky merino wool - Peru
  • Wool / Cashmere Blends - Papi Fabio, Italy
  • Wool / Cotton - Germany
  • Lambswool - Z. Hinchcliffe and Sons, England and J. C Rennie, Scotland

Our knitwear gauges (UK and European production)

  • 5 gauge - 100% chunky merino wool
  • 7 gauge - 100% British and Scottish spun Lambswool
  • 12 gauge - 100% extra fine merino wool
  • 15 gauge - 100% ultrafine merino wool
  • 18 gauge - 100% merino wool knitwear in cashwool 
  • 24 gauge - 100% merino wool t-shirts and base layer fabrics

Wholegarment - Shima Seiki

Paul James Knitwear offers made in Great Britain seamless knitwear in luxury yarns on low MOQs in the following gauges.

  • 5 gauge
  • 15 gauge

Our knitted merino wool products

  • Jumpers, sweaters and cardigans
  • Beanies, hats, berets and caps
  • Shawls, ponchos and wraps
  • Scarves, and travel blankets
  • Blankets, throws, bed runners and cushion covers 
  • Baby vests, baby blankets, mittens and bonnets
  • Luxury pet and dog jumpers

Our Stock Service and Wholesale Knitwear Service

  • White label merino wool knitwear for men, and women
  • Wholesale mens and womens merino wool knitwear
  • No minimum order
  • We offer in-house relabeling and branding services

Sampling charges vary depending on the yarn and complexity of the garment, for production MOQ is as low as 20 per size for cashmere, up to 45 per size for merino wool. Lower MOQs are subject to a surcharge.

For more information about the design and manufacture of merino wool knitwear please contact Bhavik Master - bhavik@pauljamesknitwear.com or on +44( 0)116 402 9993