Men’s knitwear brands: our selection

Even though we design our own sweaters, we know that many men like to compare, explore, and get a broader sense of what’s out there. That’s why we’ve put together this complementary selection of men’s sweater brands, chosen for their consistency, craftsmanship, or value for money.

The goal isn’t to create an exhaustive ranking, but to give you useful reference points based on your budget, expectations, and how you plan to wear your knits.

How to read this brand guide

The brands are organized by indicative price ranges, each corresponding to different levels of standards in terms of material quality, knit density, and manufacturing complexity.

These benchmarks are meant to help you understand what you can realistically expect at each budget level, rather than to declare the “best men’s sweater brands” in absolute terms.

At this price level, the main goal is to choose natural materials—like wool, cotton, or linen while avoiding synthetic fibers as much as possible. You’ll typically find lighter to mid-weight knits with less substance, but they can still be good everyday staples.

Brands to know:
Arket, Loom, Massimo Dutti, Uniqlo, Octobre Éditions.

In this range, you can generally expect mostly all-natural compositions and more thoughtful knit construction. Some brands here offer accessible cashmere sweaters or blends that include premium fibers, sometimes paired with a small amount of synthetics to help keep prices in check.

Brands to explore:
Harley of Scotland, Howlin’, Loom, Octobre Éditions, SNS Herning

Here we enter territories where the quality of fibers and knitwear becomes central. You’ll find higher-quality knits, often thicker and more textured, made from more demanding materials with a greater presence of cashmere or premium yarns. Craftsmanship and durability clearly take precedence.

Brands to know:
Eric Bompard, John Smedley, Heimat, Le Minor, Mr. P, NN07, S.E.H. Kelly, SNS Herning, Tricot Paris.

This category encompasses exceptional knitwear, often thick or highly textured, made exclusively from noble fibers. Some pieces are hand-knit or feature intricate patterns like jacquard. These are characterful sweaters designed to last for many years.

Brands to know:
40 Colori, A Kind of Guise, Begg & Co, Colhays, De Bonne Facture, Inis Meáin, Johnston of Elgin, RRL, Stoffa.

If you’re looking to access well-made pieces at a more affordable price, we also recommend browsing our selection on Bonnegueule Second Hand. There, we resell carefully inspected sweaters from previous collections or customer returns.

A few silhouettes designed to stand the test of time, where each piece naturally fits into a cohesive wardrobe balancing minimalist lines with iconic essentials.

To go further, we’ve put together detailed guides to help you better understand materials, fits, and uses so you can make informed, long-lasting choices.