UK sock and knitwear manufacturer
Corgi Socks Company type Private Company Industry Retail Founded Ammanford , Wales (1892; 133 years ago (1892 ) )Headquarters Ammanford
, Wales UK
Key people
Chris Jones, Co-Managing Director
Lisa Wood, Co-Managing Director Products Socks, Knitwear Number of employees
50 (2017) Website www
Corgi Socks is the trading name of Corgi Hosiery Limited , is Welsh a manufacturer of luxury socks and knitwear in hand-knitted wool , cotton and cashmere . The company, which was founded in 1892, is located in Ammanford , Wales, UK. It employs around 50 people.[ 1]
Corgi is a subsidiary of Dewhurst Dent Plc, owners of Dents .[ 2] Griswold hand-knitting machines , socks are hand finished using traditional methods.[ 3] intarsia designs can be created.[ 4] British royal family .[ 5]
History
When Corgi was founded in 1892 by Rhys Jones, it began as a maker of socks for Welsh miners . Although Corgi has had different ownership, it has always been run by the Jones family. Currently the founder's great, great grandchildren, siblings Chris Jones and Lisa Wood manage the business.[ 6] [ 7] [ 2]
In 1939 Corgi began making argyle pattern socks for Brooks Brothers .[ 7] World War II .[ 7] Burberry and Thom Browne .[ 3]
Queen Elizabeth II bought her socks from Corgi,[ 8] [ 9] [ 10] Prince George has a jumper made by the company.[ 11] [ 12] Manchester Arena bombing , socks decorated with bees were made – bees being a symbol of Manchester .[ 13] asbestos by contractors during renovations to the roof.[ 14]
In 2015, the business expanded with a 3,000-square feet extension and new knitting machines.[ 3]
Awards
Corgi received a Royal Warrant from the Prince of Wales (now Charles III ) in 1989.[ 15] [ 16] [ 3] [ 17]
See also
References
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