Sunspel — Fine Cotton Made in England Since 1860

Thomas Hill founded Sunspel in Long Eaton, Derbyshire in 1860 with a singular focus: producing the finest cotton underwear and lightweight knitwear available in Britain. Over 160 years later, the company still produces its core T-shirts, polos, and knitwear at the same Long Eaton factory, using the same long-staple cotton specifications Thomas Hill established. Sunspel is widely credited with pioneering the modern men's T-shirt in Britain, and the brand's Riviera polo achieved global recognition when Daniel Craig wore it as James Bond in Casino Royale. English Brands stocks the heritage Sunspel range — the T-shirts, polos, and knitwear that define understated British quality.

What we stock

• Classic T-shirts — Sunspel's flagship product, in long-staple cotton with the brand's signature soft hand-feel and reliable cut
• Riviera polos — the short-sleeve mesh cotton polo that became globally recognised through its Bond appearance
• Long-sleeve T-shirts and polos — the same construction extended for cooler weather
• Knitwear — fine-gauge merino and cotton knits in classic British silhouettes
• Heritage underwear — the original Sunspel category, including the Q-shorts and modern boxer briefs that descend from Thomas Hill's original specifications