Crew Neck Lambswool Jumper
Hawick-spun lambswool knitwear has been the brand's backbone since 1920, and the eagle-badged crew neck is its purest expression.
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lyle and scott
Scottish heritage brand founded in Hawick in 1874, known for Golden Eagle-logo knitwear, polo shirts and casualwear rooted in golf and terrace culture.
HawickOrigin
MenswearFocus
Athleisure / SportswearStyle
$$Price
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What to know about lyle and scott
Golf logo, terrace afterlife
The Golden Eagle emblem arrived with a 1960s golf range, then became a marker of Mod and football casual dressing rather than golf wear.
Hawick knitwear is the base
Founded in the Scottish Borders town of Hawick in 1874, it began in hosiery and underwear and moved into knitwear in 1920; lambswool jumpers remain the core.
Heritage names at high-street prices
A 150-year-old label priced in the low-to-mid tier, built on tipped polos, harringtons, quilted jackets, tracksuits and logo sweats.
The pieces that define lyle and scott
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Born of the 1960s golf range, the contrast-tipped polo carrying the Golden Eagle became a Mod and football-casual uniform.
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How lyle and scott fits
Overall fit
slightly small
Most shoppers find Lyle & Scott runs slightly snug and on the trimmer side, so many size up for a more comfortable or layerable fit.
Tip: Consider sizing up if you're between sizes or want a relaxed fit, especially in knitwear and polos.
Medium confidence · based on 12 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | regular | Sweats and hoodies are generally true to size, though some prefer sizing up for a relaxed look. |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly small | regular to slim | Polos and shirts fit trim; size up for a relaxed fit. |
| Jackets | slightly small | regular | Consider sizing up in harringtons and quilted jackets if you want room for layers. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly small | regular | Size up if you prefer a looser fit or plan to layer. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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lyle and scott fit questions
Does lyle and scott run big or small?
lyle and scott fits slightly small. Consider sizing up if you're between sizes or want a relaxed fit, especially in knitwear and polos. Most shoppers find Lyle & Scott runs slightly snug and on the trimmer side, so many size up for a more comfortable or layerable fit.
How does lyle and scott fit?
Most shoppers find Lyle & Scott runs slightly snug and on the trimmer side, so many size up for a more comfortable or layerable fit. Overall shape: regular to slim.
How do lyle and scott hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
lyle and scott hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Sweats and hoodies are generally true to size, though some prefer sizing up for a relaxed look. Shape: regular.
How do lyle and scott shirts & overshirts fit?
lyle and scott shirts & overshirts fits slightly small. Polos and shirts fit trim; size up for a relaxed fit. Shape: regular to slim.
How do lyle and scott jackets fit?
lyle and scott jackets fits slightly small. Consider sizing up in harringtons and quilted jackets if you want room for layers. Shape: regular.
Brand facts
Lyle & Scott is a Scottish knitwear and casualwear label founded in Hawick in 1874 by William Lyle and Walter Scott, initially making hosiery and underwear before launching knitwear in 1920. Its Golden Eagle emblem, adopted with the 1960s golf range, remains the signature and made the brand a fixture of Mod and football casual subcultures. Current collections centre on lambswool jumpers, tipped polo shirts, quilted and harrington jackets, tracksuits and logo sweats. It marked its 150th anniversary in 2024.
- Founded
- 1874
- Origin
- Hawick, United Kingdom
- Made in
- China, Turkey, Portugal, Vietnam
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Menswear
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Athleisure / Sportswear, Urban prep / Ivy, Streetwear