We are creators of the World’s Finest Knitwear. Established in 1784, we are the oldest manufacturing factory in the world, crafting beautiful, high-quality garments that are designed to last, made in England and distributed the world over.We’re proud to have “Made in England” on the tag of every garment we make. John Smedley has remained a British, family-run business, now managed by Ian Maclean an 8th-generation member of the Smedley family.