An instant giver of warmth and protection from the elements, the fisherman jumper has become a staple in the winter wardrobes of many. Its robust, yet classic design dates back to the 1920s. With over 80 years of producing their fisherman’s jumpers, S.N.S Herning have been knitting jumpers for fisherman since the 1920s with little change to the designs. The brand has a deep respect for their heritage, while at the same time looking to the future and their place within it.
Soren Nielsen Skyt, founded the company in 1931 and learned what is now their signature and original ‘bubble’ pattern weave which gives the garment further insulating capabilities. Marketing the jumpers to fishermen, designed to keep the wearer protected against rough weather at sea and to be robust enough to withstand the wear and tear of day to day life at sea.
Using original mechanical knitting machines, all hand operated, delivering an attention to detail that can be felt in every garment. S.N.S Herning produce knitwear as it was all those year ago, following strict rules regarding the layout of the bubble pattern for example and making sure that the cut of the jumper is just as the original.
The garment is loved not only for their design, but for their robust functionality. Everything about the design is directly derived from the functionality of it. Today S.N.S Herning are still producing all their knitwear on their original STOLL mechanical machines by skilled artisans with years of experience. To celebrate the craftsmanship of each artisan – every item produced bear the hand-written signature of the artisan who made it. In direct contrast to mass produced and faceless fashion – S.N.S Herning are proud of their heritage and the way they produce their clothes allowing you to trace back your clothing to the place it was made and by who it was made.
In the same way, because of the artisan influence, no single garment produced by the brand is identical. Handcrafted, stitch by stitch, your garment is unique. The combination of the artisan’s touch and the imprint of the old machinery leave a distinct print on every garment.
S.N.S Herning prove that you can look backwards, in order to move forwards. Keeping traditions alive and if it ain’t broke - don’t fix it. Here at Stuarts London, we share many of the same sentiments and are proud stockists of this unique brand.
