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ANDERSEN & ANDERSEN

Established in 2009, Andersen-Andersen is a family-owned Danish company specialising in high-quality unisex knitwear. Born of a desire to create the world’s best sailor-style sweaters, each garment is designed in Denmark and expertly knitted in Italy from 100% pure new wool sourced in Patagonia and Uruguay. The result is a range of classic heavyweight sweaters and cardigans that draw on Danish maritime tradition and are built to last a lifetime.

Signature Sailer & Navy Styles

Two of the most well-known and loved styles from the brand, the Sailor series features a 7-gauge knit, a knitted neckline triangle for a better fit, and integrated thumb holes inspired by vintage Danish sailor knitwear.

Inspired by 1930s and 1940s military clothing, our heavy-duty Navy series was developed following the success of the Sailor line. This heavier line of knitwear features a symmetrical shape, thumb holes, and a signature triangle neck.

Thanks to the skill of their Italian knitters, who integrated the triangle directly into the neckline, we produced a crewneck with a fully knitted collar rather than one sewn on afterward. This innovation led to our third style: our iconic Navy Crewneck.

CRAFTSMENSHIP

Andersen-Andersen’s core focus is on quality and attention to detail. From their specialized techniques to their selection of high-quality wool, everything reflects their commitment to creating garments that wear well, last a lifetime, and look even better with age. This ethos deeply resonates with our values at Iron Heart.

Andersen-Andersen focuses exclusively on premium raw materials. Their 100% Merino wool is sourced from Patagonia and is mulesing-free, ensuring high standards of animal welfare. Additionally, all garments are crafted at a single, family-owned mill in Italy, allowing for strict quality control and a precise, tight-knit construction that prevents premature stretching or pilling.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a range of classic styles from Andersen-Andersen. Options include the classic Navy and Sailor series heavy-duty knitwear—which pairs perfectly with our denim—as well as lighter weight crewneck knits and the iconic skipper jacket in a  range of colors.