Knitwear
Gloverall's knitwear collection follows the same principle as the outerwear: every piece is made from the right material, constructed to last, and designed with a clear reference point in British and maritime working dress. The collection spans five distinct garment types — the Submariner Jumper, the Aran Jumper, the Shawl Collar Cardigan, the Long Sleeve Knitted Polo Shirt, and the 'G' Embroidered Sweatshirt — each made in England or sourced in the UK from 100% merino wool. Together they form a complete layering wardrobe that works underneath, alongside, and independently of the brand's outerwear.
The Submariner Jumper
The Submariner Jumper is the anchor of the collection. It traces its design to the heavy wool jumpers issued to Royal Navy submariners during the Second World War — garments that needed to function in the cold, cramped conditions below deck, where warmth was a matter of necessity rather than style. Gloverall's version is knitted in England from 100% chunky merino wool using a 3D knitting machine that produces a seamless construction — giving it both exceptional durability and a cleaner finish than traditionally seamed knitwear. A single ribbed collar, cuffs and hem keep the silhouette simple and versatile. Available in men's and women's cuts across Navy, Ecru, Burgundy, Mushroom and Grey, sizes XS to XXL. It's the piece that pairs directly with a Monty Duffle Coat on cold mornings, and does the job alone in October.
The Aran Jumper
The Aran Jumper is a more textured proposition. The original Aran knit comes from the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland, where fishermen's families developed intricate cable patterns — each stitch carrying a specific meaning, from the cable stitch representing fishing ropes and good fortune to the diamond stitch signifying wealth and success. Gloverall's version is knitted from 100% 5-gauge British merino wool, giving it the density and warmth of a traditional Aran without the coarser hand feel of unscoured wool. Ribbed cuffs and hem provide structure; the cable pattern reads as a classic. Available in an unusually wide palette — Navy, Ecru, Grey, Light Grey, Black, Burgundy, Burnt Orange and Army Green — which makes it one of the more versatile pieces in the range for those who want a merino wool jumper in a less conventional colour. Sizes XS to XXL.
The Shawl Collar Cardigan
The Shawl Collar Cardigan is made in England from 100% chunky-gauge merino wool and finished with branded horn buttons — a detail that connects it directly to the toggle hardware used on Gloverall's duffle coats. It features two front patch pockets, a button-through fastening, and a raglan sleeve construction that makes it particularly comfortable as a layering piece under a coat. The shawl collar itself sits close to the neck without constricting it, providing warmth at the throat without requiring a scarf. The cardigan gained its cultural associations in the 1950s through figures like Steve McQueen and Cary Grant, who wore it as a relaxed alternative to tailoring — a heritage that still describes its natural place in a wardrobe well. Available in Navy, Ecru, Light Grey, Light Blue and Black, sizes XS to XXL.
The Long Sleeve Knitted Polo Shirt
The Long Sleeve Knitted Polo Shirt is a lighter weight option — knitted from fine merino wool rather than the chunky gauge used for the Submariner and Cardigan, which gives it a warmth-to-weight ratio suited to office and indoor wear or milder outdoor days. It has a traditional soft collar, three-button front fastening, and ribbed hem and cuffs, keeping all the hallmarks of the classic polo in a version made to work year-round rather than only in warm weather. Available in Navy and Camel — the same two colourways that anchor most of Gloverall's outerwear — which means it layers directly under any coat in the range without any colour coordination required. Sizes XS to XXL.
The 'G' Embroidered Sweatshirt
The Unisex 'G' Embroidered Sweatshirt is the only cotton piece in the knitwear collection and the most casual. Made from premium loopback cotton with a V-gusset neckline that references vintage British athletic design, it carries the Gloverall character — understated, well-made, not drawing attention to itself — in a fabric and weight suited to layering under a coat or wearing as a midlayer in its own right. The embroidered 'G' on the chest is the only branding. Available in Navy, sizes XS to XXL.
Knitwear as a Layering System
Every piece in this collection was designed with Gloverall's outerwear in mind. The Submariner's generous, relaxed fit sits under the Original Monty or Hepburn Overcoat without bunching at the shoulders; the Cardigan's raglan sleeve construction makes it the most comfortable underlayer for longer coats. For those building a complete Gloverall wardrobe, the natural order is a knitted polo or sweatshirt as a base, a Submariner or Aran as a midlayer, and a duffle coat, overcoat or peacoat over the top — a system that works from September through to April without requiring anything more. For the women's knitwear range specifically, see Women's Knitwear & Tops; for men's, see Men's Knitwear & Tops.
