Product Overview

The Henbury V-button cardigan is a sophisticated staple designed for the modern professional environment. Crafted from a high-quality blend of cotton and acrylic, this fine-knit garment strikes the perfect balance between the natural breathability of cotton and the structural resilience of synthetic fibres. Its traditional silhouette is enhanced by subtle, premium details, ensuring your team presents a polished and unified appearance. Whether as a standalone piece or part of a coordinated corporate wardrobe, this cardigan is engineered to perform in demanding daily roles without losing its refined aesthetic.

Key Features

• 12-Gauge Fine Knit: Provides a smooth, lightweight finish that layers effortlessly without adding unnecessary bulk to a professional outfit.
• Semi-Fashioned Sleeves and Neck: This technical construction detail ensures a more tailored fit and superior shape retention around high-movement areas.
• Horn-Effect Buttons: The dyed-to-match buttons offer a classic, high-end aesthetic that complements the corporate colour palette.
• 1x1 Ribbed Cuffs and Hem: Ensures the garment remains secure and maintains its shape at the openings, preventing the sagging often associated with inferior knitwear.
• Extensive Size Range: Available from XS through to 4XL, allowing for a consistent uniform across a diverse workforce.

Design & Performance

The 50% cotton and 50% acrylic composition is a strategic choice for the workplace. The cotton provides a soft, non-irritant feel against the skin, which is essential for comfort during long shifts. Simultaneously, the acrylic component increases the garment's durability and colour fastness, ensuring that the cardigan remains vibrant and professional even after repeated domestic laundering. The fine-knit gauge offers a clean surface that resists pilling better than heavier knits, maintaining a 'like-new' appearance for longer.

In terms of performance, the semi-fashioned armholes and neck detail are not merely decorative; they provide a structural integrity that helps the cardigan draped naturally on the body, accommodating various movements without pulling or distorting the fabric.

Customisation: Print & Embroidery

The smooth, dense surface of this fine-knit cardigan makes it an ideal candidate for customisation. For a truly professional finish, we highly recommend embroidery. Our high-definition embroidery process allows for intricate company logos or staff names to be rendered with precision, providing a durable and prestigious look that lasts the life of the garment.

For organisations looking for larger or more vibrant branding, our printing techniques can also be applied with great success. All customisation is performed in-house by our expert team in Telford. Having been established in 1976, MyWorkwear has the technical heritage to ensure your branding is applied correctly, maintaining the integrity of the knit while ensuring your logo stands out.

Use Cases

This cardigan is perfectly suited for corporate office environments, reception desks, and front-of-house roles in the hospitality sector. Its classic style also makes it a popular choice for retail management and education staff who require a professional yet approachable uniform. Given its lightweight nature, it is an excellent layering piece for transitional seasons or air-conditioned environments.

Why MyWorkwear

Choosing MyWorkwear means partnering with a company that has been at the forefront of the UK workwear industry since 1976. Based in Telford, we combine decades of expertise with modern technology to deliver garments that work as hard as you do. We understand that your uniform is a reflection of your business standards, which is why we focus on quality, precision, and reliable service in every order we process.

Practical Advice

When selecting your size, please note that this cardigan is designed for a professional fit. For those who prefer a more relaxed feel or intend to wear thicker shirts underneath, we recommend checking our size guide carefully or considering a size up. The fine-knit construction means it layers excellently under a blazer for a more formal look or over a polo shirt for a smart-casual appearance.

Caring for your product

To maintain the performance and professional look of your Henbury cardigan, we recommend a domestic wash at 40°C. Using a colour-recommended detergent will help preserve the depth of the fabric's dye and protect your embroidered or printed branding from premature fading.

Avoid the use of bleach, as this will degrade the fibres and cause irreversible damage to the colour. This garment should not be tumble dried; the high heat can lead to shrinkage and loss of shape. Instead, we advise re-shaping the cardigan while damp and drying it flat, away from direct heat or sunlight, to ensure it retains its original dimensions.

When ironing, use a two-dot setting and always iron on the reverse of the fabric. This protects the fine-knit surface and ensures that any applied customisation, such as print or embroidery, is not damaged by direct heat.