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World's finest knitwear
made in Scotland
We champion the dignity of craft, and the return to an older philosophy of garment making which puts quality above all else. Partnering with master knitters from Scotland renowned for setting the world's highest standards, we create knitwear that combine a modern aesthetic with heirloom quality - quality that gets better with age and sees you through years of wear if looked after.
Common in a bygone era, though rare today.
Find out more about the quality of our garments here.
Cashmere Collection
Crafted in Hawick, Scotland, using the world's finest cashmere yarns from renowned spinners Todd & Duncan. Washed in the water of Scottish lakes to give it its famed soft handle whilst preserving its durability, it is this fine balance that earned Scottish cashmere its reputation as the world's best.
"Certainly, if you’re looking for investment-grade quality, Colhay's knits are superb." - Robb Report
Superfine Lambswool Collection
Crafted in Hawick, Scotland, using the world’s softest lambswool yarns from world renowned spinners Todd & Duncan's prestigious Lamaine collection. Each garment is washed in the water of Scottish lakes to give it its famed soft handle whilst preserving its durability.
“Colhay’s has gone to great lengths to ensure that every step of its production upholds the manufacturing calibre that it has been founded upon. It even lists the provenance of much of its yarn online - a refreshing approach in an industry that is often hazy on details.” - Brummell Magazine
Cashmere Wool Collection
The supreme softness of cashmere, laced with the robustness and resilience of merino wool, our cashmere wool collection is designed to combine the best of both worlds, making the blend particularly suitable for our vintage activewear inspired sweaters - the chalet cable sweater and the captain's funnel neck.
“Over at Colhay’s, you can find a really chunky, super-fine lambswool rib-stitch model [of the shawl collar cardigan] that comes in a variety of colours, and a cashmere version in navy, ecru and olive. These are definitely more jacket - or even coat - than knitwear.” - The Times
Cashmere Cotton Collection
Our cashmere cotton collection contains the luxury version of two iconic styles that are best considered “activewear” of the past - the collegiate sweatshirt, adopted by college American footballers since the 1920s and the Breton Stripe sweater first worn by French naval forces in the 19th century.
By making these in Scotland using a cashmere cotton yarn with a generous amount of cashmere at 47%, the result are heirloom garments that have the supreme softness of cashmere, whilst retaining the sporty resilience and durability of cotton.
"Colhays, with their Scottish knitted garments, are at the forefront of the kind of quality we want to see more of." - Plaza Uomo
Cashmere Silk Collection
Knitted in Scotland using the world’s finest cashmere silk yarn from Italian fine yarn experts Lanificio Cariaggi, our cashmere silk pieces have an unimaginably soft, “melt in your hand” texture unlike anything you would have felt, whilst retaining the heftiness that comes with knitting with a high tension characteristic of Scottish knitwear craftsmanship.
The 30% silk content opens up the knitted fabric, making the pieces lighter than 100% cashmere garments, perfect for transitional and warmer weather.
"The brand, its product and presentation, are executed very well. The knitwear is great, the taste level spot on, and the information well done. Those things mean that this could become a reliable place for a Permanent Style reader to consistently get their quality knitwear" - Permanent Style
Extrafine Merino Collection
Crafted in Scotland, using the world’s softest extrafine merino yarns from world renowned Italian mill Zegna Baruffa's prestigious Cashwool® collection - known as the world's pre-eminent merino wool.
Our extrafine merino garments have the unique quality of being light, breathable and soft (characteristic of knitwear made with Italian yarn), but has a robustness that comes with having been knitted in Scotland and washed in Scottish water, with all its unique minerals that strengthen the knitwear.
"I’ve always been drawn to companies that make traditional men’s style feel relevant in today’s age. Colhay’s is reframing Scottish knitwear without diluting what makes these sweaters so great in the first place." - Die, workwear!