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Men's Irish Sweaters

The Aran Sweater, also known as the Irish Sweater or fisherman's sweater has its origins West of Ireland, on the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Aran Islands. The mothers and wives of the Irish fishermen and farmers would knit unique heavyweight sweaters for their husbands and sons, out of thick natural sheep’s wool to protect them from the cold. The wool retained oils, which made the sweaters waterproof, durable and warm - suitable for the ruthless weather near the ocean. When their husbands or sons left to go to the sea, the women were left behind, wondering if they would ever come back home. They started knitting the sweaters in different Aran patterns stitches, many of them inspired by the fishermen’s ropes and nets, as symbols of good fortune and warding off bad luck at sea. This is the story of the Aran Sweaters, born out of necessity, and the story of islanders, simple people of Ireland, who unknowingly started a piece of fashion of incredible success. Each one of these fisherman-knit sweaters carries the legacy of Ireland and creates a time portal back to island communities of decades ago.

Traditional Men’s Irish Aran Sweaters 

We carry a large range of authentic Irish wool sweaters for men knit with the finest yarns of the best quality. All of our traditional Aran sweaters and cardigans are made in Ireland and knit by world-class Irish knitters. Each jumper is crafted according to tradition, with high attention to detail, and only the best quality wool is used. They are knitted by masters who have enriched their skills over the course of a lifetime. A large variety of Aran knitting patterns are used, either on their own or in combinations: cable, diamond, blackberry, and honeycomb stitches. One Aran sweater contains tens of thousands of carefully constructed stitches, with each of them holding a story behind it. These beautiful Aran jumpers are sure to bring an authentic feel as well as an elegant modern twist to any outfit. At Tara, you can find anything to your liking, from a traditional heavyweight fisherman sweater or knit merino vest for a classic look to a stylish Aran V-neck cardigan or half zip wool sweater for a business casual outfit. The sweaters can be worn in any season because they are made of soft merino wool that is breathable, moisture-wicking, not itchy, and very comfortable to wear. We appreciate you taking the time to browse our Men's collection of Irish sweaters and we hope you enjoy your shopping experience with us.

  • Men's Merino Knit Aran Zip Cardigan MM205-102- Army Green Tara Irish Clothing
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  • SAOL Mens Donegal Fisherman Sweater AWM210304 Blue TaraIrishClothing.com
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  • SAOL Traditional Men's V Neck Irish Cardigan White TaraIrishClothing.com
    $104.90
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  • SAOL Irish Cable Knit Wool Aran Sweater for Men Green MM202 Tara Irish Clothing
    $87.90
    $87.90
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  • SAOL Men's V-Neck Irish Knit Vest Blue MM207 TaraIrishClothing.com
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  • Men's Merino Wool Aran Sweater Grey Tara Irish Clothing
    $123.00
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What are Irish sweaters called?

The term "Aran" refers to a type of sweater originating from the Aran Islands located off the western coast of Ireland. These sweaters are commonly referred to as Fisherman sweaters, Aran sweaters, Irish sweaters or simply Aran jumpers.

 

What is special about Aran sweaters?
 

Aran sweaters were initially hand-knit by mothers and wives for the fishermen with natural sheep's wool, which retained its oils, making them waterproof and ideal for the variable Irish weather. 


Are Aran sweaters itchy?

A genuine Aran Sweater crafted from the finest merino wool is warm, breathable and soft, and should not cause any discomfort against your skin.