Focusing on 100% Made in England, the Long-Established Knit Brand "PEREGRINE"

There are several knit brands in Europe with a history of 100 to 200 years, but among them, "PEREGRINE" is one of the oldest, founded in 1796, making it over 220 years old.

This time, Yasuhiro Hasegawa from Mashimo & Co., Ltd. introduced us to the brand's history and its classic items which are considered masterpieces.

"PEREGRINE was founded in Wigston, a town on the outskirts of Leicester, England, by a man named Thomas Glover as a hosiery business. The brand has been passed down through eight generations, continuously cared for by the Glover family.

"When Thomas's grandson, the third generation Samuel Glover, took over the business, they employed over 26 people. As the 1900s began, the knitting business was thriving, and after several years of success and significant investment in the venture, in 1901, John George Glover, the fifth generation of the family, established 'JG Glover & CO. LIMITED.'"

Supply to the British Army & Trade with America

By this point, over 100 years had passed since the establishment, and it had already become an established knit manufacturer. However, the company continued to grow, and let's hear more about it.