N.Peal was founded in 1936 by Nat Peal in London's Burlington Arcade and has specialised in cashmere ever since. Privately owned since 2007 by Adam Holdsworth, it runs a vertically integrated supply chain from Mongolian and Chinese cashmere to finished garment. Core sweaters sit at about £325, and the house supplied Daniel Craig's knitwear in three Bond films.
Key facts
- Founded 1936 by Nat Peal in Burlington Arcade, London
- Runs a vertically integrated supply chain from Mongolian and Chinese cashmere through to finished garments
- Supplied knitwear worn by James Bond in Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die
- Privately owned by Adam Holdsworth, who acquired the business in 2007
Fibres and construction
N.Peal works principally in Cashmere, Sea Island & long-staple cotton. Construction and techniques associated with the house include fully-fashioned and hand-finished. It is based in England, whose contribution to luxury knitwear is the fine-gauge knit: extra-fine merino and Sea Island cotton knitted at 24–30 gauge in Derbyshire and the Midlands, a tradition that began with the stocking frame in the 16th century..
How to judge N.Peal quality
- For cashmere pieces, look for a stated micron count or grade, 2-ply yarn for sweaters, and a dense knit with no daylight through plain areas. See the cashmere grading guide.
- This house knits fully-fashioned: check for fashioning marks along the armhole and flat, linked seams inside — the signatures of shaped, stitch-by-stitch construction.
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N.Peal: frequently asked questions
Where is N.Peal knitwear made?
N.Peal is based in London, England. Founded 1936 by Nat Peal in Burlington Arcade, London.
What is N.Peal known for?
N.Peal is known for burlington Arcade cashmere specialist with a goat-to-garment supply chain — the James Bond knitwear. Its principal fibres are Cashmere and Sea Island & long-staple cotton.
Is N.Peal a luxury brand?
N.Peal sits in the luxury tier of this index (roughly $400–$1,000 for a sweater). Its construction methods include fully-fashioned and hand-finished. It is listed here on the basis of fibre quality, construction and provenance rather than price alone.
How much does N.Peal knitwear cost?
N.Peal is roughly $400–$1,000 for a sweater at the time of writing. Prices vary by fibre and style.
Sources
Facts verified against the sources above on 16 September 2026. Prices are indicative and change; check the house's own site.