Boys' knitwear

Boys' knitwear at Hackett London works soft cotton and wool into jumpers knitted to keep pace with an everyday wardrobe.

Soft fabrics for all-day wear

Wool boys' knitwear uses fine-fibre merino wool, chosen because it doesn't itch even worn directly against skin over a t-shirt. The knit works at a mid-weight gauge — not so fine it loses warmth, not so thick it bulks under a blazer — and holds its shape after repeated washing thanks to a fibre-fixing finish applied from the first treatment.

Colours and finishes for the season

The knitwear palette follows the same tones Hackett London has worked with since its first boutique opened on King's Road in 1983 — navy, flecked grey and burgundy — with crew necks for everyday wear and V-necks for slightly smarter looks.

How to combine boys' knitwear

Two ways to work the same knit:

Crew neck jumper over a white shirt and chinos: the tidy base for school.
The same jumper over a plain t-shirt and jeans: the relaxed version for the weekend.

Choosing the right size in boys' knitwear

Hackett boys' knitwear follows a size chart by age and height; for pure wool pieces, the closer-fitting size usually works better, as the fibre eases slightly with wear. For cotton blends, which have less natural stretch, the looser size tends to give a better result.

Does merino wool itch in boys' knitwear?

Fine-fibre merino wool doesn't itch like standard wool, thanks to a narrower fibre diameter that reduces friction against skin. It's especially suited to pieces worn directly over a t-shirt or sensitive skin.

How should a boy's wool jumper be washed without shrinking?

Dry cleaning or hand-washing in cold water are the safest methods for merino wool. Avoiding the spin cycle and drying flat rather than on a hanger keeps the jumper's original shape intact.

What knit weight works best for mid-season?

A mid-weight knit, neither fine nor thick, suits most mid-season days under a blazer or sweatshirt. Thicker knits are better reserved for colder months as an outer layer.