{"title":"Scott \u0026 Charters","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSaving you from shopping malls full of disappointing, cheaply made knitwear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawick, where Messrs. Scott and Charters founded the company in 1955, has long been known for its knitwear manufacturing, a tradition going back to 1771 when the first stocking frame arrived in town.  After flourishing for nearly two centuries, the industry struggled as fashion brands started moving production to low-cost countries, using cheaper materials and automated processes to produce inexpensive sweaters.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott \u0026amp; Charters has remained a traditional Scottish company, manufacturing all its products in Hawick.  Cashmere and Geelong yarns come mainly from Scottish spinners Todd \u0026amp; Duncan, whose stringent and high quality levels ensure a beautiful and consistent yarn to knit with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is quite a bit of handwork that goes into making cashmere yarn into a Scott \u0026amp; Charters cashmere sweater: rib cuffs and skirts are linked by hand to the front, back and sleeves panels; milling (washing) requires a millman’s experienced feel to obtain the right hand; sweaters are cut by hand; all components (neck trims, buttons, pockets, zips, ribbon..) are stitched or linked on by hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/4203\/7156\/collections\/scott-charters.jpg?v=1625080164","url":"https:\/\/nomanwalksalone.mom\/collections\/scott-charters.oembed","provider":"No Man Walks Alone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}