Corgi Hosiery Ltd
Knitwear brand and manufacturer
Corgi, founded in 1892 in Wales, is a premium British brand renowned for its craftsmanship and heritage. Made from the finest natural fibres like cotton, British wool, merino wool and cashmere, each pair combines luxury, comfort, and durability, making Corgi a celebrated symbol of British quality and style.
Corgi is committed to quality and it's heritage, inspired by Wales and it's unique landscape. We are dedicated to our craftsmanship, whilst keeping the heart of our brand alive in everything we do.
We make what we sell and have been expertly creating socks and knitwear for over 130 years spanning five generations of the same Jones family. The family business is run by Lisa Wood and Chris Jones, great-great-grandchildren of the founder Rhys Jones.
Royally commended we take pride in creating the most luxurious hand-framed knitted garments, accessories and hand-finished socks.
Our products are designed and made in the heart of Wales by our highly skilled and devoted craftspeople, using a combination of traditional and modern methods which are unique to Corgi and second to none.
What is so amazing about working with British wool?
Using British Wool lets Corgi create beautiful products which are some of the most sustainable products that money can buy. It allows us to reflect our Welsh-British heritage and showcase British craftsmanship.
If any/ what have been your challenges with working with British wool and a local way of working?
The hardness of the wool. Corgi was typically known for working with cashmere, so creating these products with British Wool seemed a little strange at first do to the complete difference of feel. But we learned to embrace the difference in feel of the products, and instead focus on it's sturdiness, durability and sustainability.
What gauge of knitwear do you sell? i.e. fine gauge 10-12gg or more chunky knits such as 7-5gg
2.5gg, 5gg and 7gg. Our socks are on 84 needle machines.
What weaving looms do you use and how many do you have?
Dubied, Comet, Griswold among others.
Do you finish onsite? If not, is it convenient or what would be your ideal situation?
Everything onsite.
Do you find a lot of push back in the industry in terms of working with British wool?
Our British Wool products in years gone by have been hard to sell, but in more recent times we are seeing a real demand for these products and an appreciation of what they stand for.
Do you find that customers are becoming more interested in British wool?
Definitely, people are becoming more and more conscious of where products are made/sourced from.
On a scale of 1- 10 (1 being the lowest and 10 excellent) how much do you think your business has improved in the below areas as a result of good working practices and
environmental standards?
Waste Production (off-cuts, production) - 10
Plastic Pollution (packaging) - 10
Water Wastage (dyeing and finishing) - 10
Energy Consumption (shipping, machinery etc) - 10
(We do a lot to be mindful of our environmental impact, it's a big factor of being awarded a Royal Warrant)
Do you have any hero farmers or people in your supply chain you would like to highlight?
Our collaboration with Monkstone Knitwear is something we're very excited and proud of. From flock to finished garment is within a 42 mile radius, 100% traceable. We’ve loved working with Monkstone because their approach - sustainable, natural, and biodiversity-enhancing - perfectly aligns with our own values. This collaboration is low impact, local, and deeply connected to the land that inspires it.
What area of your business would you like to focus on for the case study?
Our British wool and Monkstone collections.