EST 2016
Purveyors of heritage-inspired knitwear, crafted using traditional hand and machine knitting techniques. FAIZ T.S. collaborates with renowned mills in regions known for knitwear craftsmanship, such as British Columbia in Canada and Yamagata Prefecture in Japan.
The brand aims to create beautifully crafted, premium knitwear by implementing historical hand-knitting practices in Canada. Expert artisans handcraft Cowichan-inspired sweaters—a traditional garment rooted in British Columbia’s history—with each piece requiring up to 140 hours of meticulous knitting entirely by hand. In Japan, production utilizes circular knitting machines to craft well-made, machine-knit sweaters.
FAIZ T.S. articles are designed with contemporary cues while remaining true to authentic knitting techniques and history. Sweaters are crafted using ethically sourced virgin wool.
OVER 140 YEARS OF CANADIAN CRAFT
Incepted in the late 19 century and designed to be worn in harsh winter climates as an outer layer. Often displaying beautiful Native imagery within the knitting patterns.
INSPIRED BY COWICHAN KNITTING
An iconic Canadian traditional craft that rightfully belongs to its Native people and their roots, the Cowichan sweater is authentically Canadian. Its contemporary derivatives continue to be made in the land where they originated, by FAIZ T.S. & CO.
HANDCRAFTED IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Each sweater is hand knit for up to 150 hours using the same knitting techniques used to craft authentic Cowichan sweaters. Designed with modern updates whilst remaining true to its authentic form. Orchestrated by a family owned knitting mill in located in B.C., Canada.