Britain is the birthplace of many sports that we know and love today. From cricket, to tennis, every summer, games that started off being played by a small group in the British Isles are now played by aficionados in several countries the world over. With it came a plethora of sportswear that developed over the decades which have now become inspirations for us. As a British company that champions classic design, it comes as no surprise that we like to look back at our own history to see what inspires us and British summer sports contain a wide array of great designs that inform our clothing today. Perhaps the two most popular summer sports that are enjoyed by many worldwide...
You might have noticed that we have slowly but steadily begun to add new items to our collection beyond knitwear. With the summer months and warmer weather approaching, we’ve introduced some new pieces that promise comfort and airflow even on those stifling hot days. Though these garments aren’t knitwear, the Colhay’s ethos still underpins our every move and we prioritise quality over all, using only the finest raw materials and working with only the world's best craftsmen who are the most experienced and knowledgeable in their field. Here in this article we’re introducing our new French Linen One Piece Collar Riviera Shirt. Inspired by the styles worn by the Hollywood elite holidaying on the south coast of France back...
The eagle-eyed shoppers amongst us may have spotted the latest addition to our collection, the Extra-Long Staple Cotton Coach Polo. In 2025, we will be expanding into new product categories outside of knitwear, and this polo shirt is the first of several new pieces. There’s more to come and we’ll be announcing other new garments later in the season. In the near future, we are hoping to be able to offer our customers a wide variety of clothing for all weather types and occasions and, consequently, a full wardrobe of the highest quality. As ever, our non-knitwear garments will be approached with the same considered design, high quality raw materials, and expert craftsmanship as our knitted pieces. Our philosophy of...
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been experiencing a cold spell up here in the Northern Hemisphere. Particularly in the UK, the frosty days have arrived in their droves with little let up from the chill. Many parts of the country experienced sub-zero temperatures and it’s set to remain, if not very cold, at least chilly throughout February and March. This is the kind of climate our big chunky knits were made for. They’re primed for this time of year. In recent years, we’ve seen a general move in the knitwear market from thick, warm garments, towards thinner, more porous pieces that aren’t going to keep you as warm. The reason behind this is that many manufacturers have increasingly turned...
As we approach the end of the year, festivities are in full swing and we’re busier than ever wrapping up all our loose ends in preparation for family visits and breaks with loved ones. At this time of year, we can’t think of anything that could beat being wrapped up in a thick, cosy piece of knitwear, enveloped in softness and comfort. We talk often at Colhay’s about our slimmer fit designs that lend themselves well to formal occasions where you want to look sharp and put together, but there’s another side to knitwear that we consider equally important, the comforting and relaxing side. In fact, we consider ourselves to be masters in this area, specialists in designing and producing...
