Johnstons of Elgin: Knit
Manufacturer of knitwear and knitted accessories using cashmere and fine fibres.
Verified by Make Works Scotland October 2016
| Type | Fabricator |
|---|---|
| Industry | Textiles |
| Employees | 244 |
| Location | Hawick |
Production Specifics
Johnstons of Elgin’s Hawick factory focusses on knit. The company offer a full design and manufacture process, where clients can work alongside the in-house design team to develop their own new products. The factory go from heavy 3 gauge knitwear to very fine 18 gauge. Minimum orders vary but one-off bespoke items can be made if the right budget is available. Products include knitwear and knitted accessories (hats, scarves, gloves, socks) using traditional frame knitting machines through to Shima whole garment.
| Turnaround Time | 12 Weeks + |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | £500 - £1000 |
| Production Access | by appointment |
| File Types | pdf, jpeg, ai |
Materials
Cashmere Lambswool MerinoProcesses
Machine Knitting Frame knitting Shima knitting Shima programming Body linking Collar linking Show moreMachines
Shima Glove machines Shima Seiki SES144 Shima Seiki SIG Whole Garment Shima Seiki Warp Scarf machines Bentley Cotton Frame Knitting Machine Show moreWorks With
Capacity
Video: Make Works visits Johnstons of Elgin in Hawick
Company History
Johnstons of Elgin was established in 1797 by Alexander Johnston on the banks of the River Lossie. Running for over 200 years, the company still focus on sourcing high quality raw fibres to make into yarn for both their knitted and woven products. Expanding from wovens into knitwear in the 1970’s the company opened a second factory in Hawick and the two continue to work in tangent with each other. In 1997 the Elgin mill experienced a flood which destroyed much of the machinery and factory space, but has since invested in new equipment and repaired the damage.
Contact Johnstons of Elgin: Knit
| Contact | Jenny Stewart Marketing Manager |
|---|---|
| j.stewart@johnstonscashmere.com | |
| Phone | 01343 554061 | Website | johnstonscashmere.com |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Address | Eastfield Mills, Mansfield Road, Hawick TD9 8AA |
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