Fashions change

This was the big problem as far as Hugh - Black Pearl's founder - was concerned. Not that this was anything to do with fashion, as such. All his early outdoor working life he'd warn these heavy-knitted woollen sea farers' sweaters to insulate him from the worst that winter could throw at him. Dressed thus, he could herd moose in January.

"The feel could be a bit rough when you first put the jumper on, but it soon softened with a bit of body warmth. Once the comfort factor kicked in, you simply forgot the cold outside and got on with the job"

With qualities like that, it's hard to figure out why such piece of clothing had become so rare a thing. It seemed as though nobody was making them like that any more, apart from a few high-price labels.

Yet wool is a such an amazing natural material - even the new 'technical' synthetics struggle to compete with it's combination of resilience, luxury and good looks

So Hugh, not being the sort to sit around complaining, took the intrepid option: to design a make his ideal jumper

He tracked down the perfect wool icelandic yarn

A talented, family-run team of knitwear makers from Nottinghamshire has helped develop the knits and jumper styles that are the heart of the Black Pearl range. Each design is enhanced with practical features that bring the traditional jumper bang up to date.

The result? A range of three classic styles, each in a practical range of sizes, available in five colours and built to last a lifetime.

People love the jumpers - and they tell us.

World class yachtsman, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, said to Black Pearl: 'What I like about a sweater is robustness and the ability to keep me warm...that's why I like yours'

We've called the company Black Pearl to represent the rare, the elusive and the valued. We think that when you try one of our jumpers, you'll appreciate this sentiment. So we invite you to do just that

Choose from the selection in the Classic Range
(You won't find our styles disappearing at the end of the season); Click on the 'how to order' button below to view instructions on how to place your order

Each style is knitted tightly for exceptional durability.
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