The Duchy cardigan is a limited-edition knitwear piece made exclusively in the UK using British wool. Created in partnership with The Campaign for Wool, this unisex style is sourced from farming tenants of the Duchy of Cornwall Estate and the sheep that graze its lands across three farms in Cornwall and Devon.
Creating a timeless silhouette, this cardigan utilises undyed yarns to reflect the natural beauty of British-farmed wool fleeces, sourced from Cheviot, Polled Dorset, and Dorset Down breeds – sheep known for their natural, chunky softness. Designed to have a more rustic feel, this piece is an ideal closet ally for the cooler months.
From farm to finished garment, the Duchy cardigan, produced in a limited run, has travelled just 300 miles.
As the Creative Design team have control over the product specification, they can incorporate sustainability criteria in concept development and design stages. The team are already working on best practice derived from London College of Fashion and Kering knowledge.
Recommendations that we are working on:
Reducing the volume of paper and plastic packaging.
Reducing waste yarn in the knitting process.
Assessing sustainability of alternative packaging materials to plastic.
Using tissue paper tickets and cardboard made from only FSC certified forests.
Considering the incorporating paper or cardboard recyclate in packaging.
To read more about our commitment to sustainability, click HERE.
Delivery
We now ship your orders for free and take care of all the duties.
The price you see at checkout is the only price you'll pay.
Orders to Japan are shipped via our international shipping partner, Global-e, using their Express service.
Delivery is within 5-7 days of despatch.
Delivery dates are stated in UK Time and are subject to card security checks, stock availability and fulfilment by our courier service.
We use plastic-free packaging, produced solely in the UK and branded with the John Smedley logo, for sending out all our web orders. Made from 100% recyclable materials — including FSC-certified, sustainably sourced pulp — these bags can be reused or totally recycled through standard household paper recycling.
Returns
Returns Policy
Extended Christmas Returns
For orders placed from 1st November 2023 to 12th January 2024: Items can be returned for a refund until 31st January 2024 (subject to our returns policy)
We hope you are completely satisfied with your purchase; however, should you wish to return a garment then please do so within 14 days from receipt of your goods.
With each order we will provide you with instructions on how to create a returns postage label to return any unsuitable items.
Within the United Kingdom, this service is free. For international orders, there is a small charge.
Click here for more information, or email customercare@johnsmedley.com
How to take body measurements
1. Shoulder Width
Measure straight across from the centre of one shoulder to the other.
2. Chest Circumference
Measure across the fullest part of the chest, from one side to the other, then double for circumference.
3. Waist Measurement
For Trousers and Skirts - Measure around your natural waistline at the belly button.
4. Body Length
Measure straight down from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the body (measurement inc. rib)
5. Sleeve length
Measured from under the armpit to the cuff, on the inside of the arm.
6. Inside Leg
Measure from the top of your inside leg at the crotch to the ground without shoes.