SIGNAL GANSEY - Rescue Orange

£145.00
£145.00
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100% Pure British Wool · Made in England · Traditional Guernsey Knit

The Signal Gansey woollen jumper takes its cues from one of Britain's most enduring pieces of working knitwear.

Originally worn by fishermen and coastal workers, the traditional Guernsey - or Gansey - was designed with a simple purpose: to provide warmth, durability and freedom of movement in demanding conditions.

Our interpretation stays true to that practical spirit, knitted from 100% Pure British Wool sourced from non-mulesed flocks. The dense, compact knit gives the sweater its characteristic weight and warmth, creating a substantial, hard-wearing garment made for years of wear.

The authentic Guernsey-style construction features a fully integrated boat neckline, knitted on a 5-gauge machine and fully hand linked. 

The neckline is the same front and back, allowing the Gansey to be worn either way round. Traditionally, one side was kept clean for best, a small but thoughtful detail inherited from its working past.

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The Details

• 100% Pure British Wool
• Wool sourced from non-mulesed flocks
• Made in England
• Authentic Guernsey-style construction
• Fully integrated boat neckline, identical front and back
• Tightly knitted for warmth and durability
• Classic nautical design
• Knitted on a 5-gauge machine and fully hand linked

MODERN METHOD MEETS CRAFT

Our jumpers are made in a family-run British factory in Nottinghamshire, combining modern knitting machinery with skilled hand finishing.

Traditional knitwear-making meets modern manufacturing to create a jumper that is simple, durable and made to be worn.

FOR EVERYBODY. BILT-TO-LAST

About the Fabric

OUR BRITISH WOOL

Our British Wool yarn comes from Shepley Yarns, a family-owned business based in Diggle, Saddleworth in the heart of the Pennine mountain range. Over the past 300 years the area has been renowned for it's manufacturing of quality woollen and worsted products.

The wool is sourced from sheep across the British Isles, with each fleece graded for qualities including handle, fibre fineness, colour, length and strength.

British wool has a natural crimp that helps it retain its shape and creates tiny pockets of air within the fibre, providing natural insulation while remaining breathable.

The result is a robust, versatile wool with the durability to give years of comfortable wear.

100% Pure British Wool sourced from non-mulesed flocks.

Wash & Care

• Can be hand washed in lukewarm water
• Do not bleach
• Do not iron
• Can be dry cleaned PCE only
• Do not tumble dry

HANDWASH GUIDANCE

Turn the garment inside out, then wash in clean, lukewarm water, using a mild detergent. Allow to soak for around 10 minutes then rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water, followed by cold water and then dry flat.

Wool doesn’t need as much washing as other materials because it’s naturally stain and odour resistant, so wool products can often be refreshed simply by hanging outside on a breezy day.

By absorbing moisture, wool reduces the amount of sweat on the body, helping to keep the skin drier and preventing the build-up of sweat and bacteria.
Wool is naturally stain and water repellent, but after a few minutes, liquid will begin to soak into the fabric.

To spot clean stains, use warm water and mild detergent to soak the stained area and blot with a soft cloth.

Shipping & Returns

SHIPPING

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UK

Local Delivery to NE25, NE29 and NE30

Complimentary delivery to these postcodes.

Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £2.95

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Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £3.77

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UK orders of £100 or more qualify for Royal Mail Tracked 24 delivery at no extra cost.

INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY

We ship internationally. For selected destinations, import duties and taxes are collected at checkout, so there are no additional import charges to pay on delivery. For other destinations, charges may apply on arrival.

View our Shipping information for international rates, delivery details and a breakdown of which destinations are covered by each option.

30-DAY RETURNS

Changed your mind? You have 30 days from receiving your order to request a return. Items must be unworn, unwashed and in their original condition, with tags and packaging where applicable.

Return postage is your responsibility unless an item is faulty or incorrect.

View our Returns information for details on how to return an item, refunds and your consumer rights.

BUILT FOR THE SEA

The gansey is one of Britain's most enduring pieces of traditional fishing knitwear, worn by fishermen and sailors around the coast for generations.

Closely knitted in wool, with a practical, close-fitting shape, it was designed to provide warmth and protection against the elements. Local knitting traditions developed their own variations, with different combinations of stitches and patterns emerging in fishing communities around Britain.

Some ganseys were richly patterned, while others were much simpler. Whatever the variation, the emphasis remained on practical construction, durability and making the most of the wool.

Our Signal Gansey takes inspiration from this tradition, with its integrated neckline allowing it to be worn either way round. One side for everyday wear, the other for best.

A garment shaped by the demands of life at sea, with a character and craftsmanship that have endured.

Photo credit: Northfolk
A suberb studio photograph showing twelve Sheringham fisherman c1900 apparently at the studios in the fishing port Great Grimsby in Lincolnshire.

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