In Praise of Cardigans

[stephec]

Maybe a viscose one made in China or Vietnam, but not for a 100 percent lambswool one like the one in the picture. Yes, Sports Direct sell Slazenger, but it's like their Karrimor stuff, supposedly the same stuff as when Karrimor made quality stuff when based in Accrington, but now probably made in the far east, out of inferior materials. The Bing Crosby one is Slazenger Heritage which will be like the original Slazenger, not just a bought name then stuck on cheap tat!

I remember going to the Karrimor factory shop years ago, it was that long ago that I only paid £40 for a mountain bike waterproof jacket that lasted years.

Wasn't it just off the motorway near Great Harwood?

 

[raleighnut]

So what did the Earl of Cockermouth invent?

Policemen

 

[Accy cyclist]

I remember going to the Karrimor factory shop years ago, it was that long ago that I only paid £40 for a mountain bike waterproof jacket that lasted years.

Wasn't it just off the motorway near Great Harwood?

They did move to GEC Park Clayton-Le-Moors, across from the Dunkenhalgh hotel, and like you say off the motorway. I don't know if they're still there or not. 🤔


Their old building in Accrington is now flats, commonly known as 'smackhead villas' by the locals.

https://redrosecollections.lancashire.gov.uk/view-item?i=267336&WINID=1738272740590

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5855357.karrimor-jobs-go-firm-sold/

 

[FrankCrank]

Well now Mr D, I think you need to expose yourself, either buttoned up or casually undone, but lets see you strutting on the cardie catwalk

 

[Drago]

Well now Mr D, I think you need to expose yourself

Blimey, you trying to get me banned?!

 

[Dogtrousers]

I pulled a fleece over my head this morning and my glasses ended up half off, Captain Mainwaring style. I cursed myself for not having chosen a cardigan.

Nothing good comes of not wearing cardigans

 

[Drago]

Nothing good comes of not wearing cardigans

A wonderfully confucian observation. You are wise.