United Kingdom
Johnstons of Elgin is a Scottish knitwear maker founded in 1797, known for luxurious cashmere and merino wool pieces. They use traditional manufacturing methods and hold certifications like the Cashmere and Wool Mark for quality assurance.
Johnstons could strengthen public supply chain transparency by publishing a detailed factory list and farm-tracing documentation; while their heritage and longevity credentials are exceptionally strong, third-party certifications (GOTS/B Corp) remain opportunities to formalize sustainability commitments that their practices likely already support.
Every brand on Oras is independently researched across five pillars: material quality, construction and craftsmanship, longevity and repairability, sustainability and ethics, and design philosophy. We use a consistent framework so you can compare brands meaningfully.
Oras does not sell products directly. We connect you to the brand's own site. We may earn a small affiliate commission, but this never influences our research or which brands we feature.
