The Heirloom Sweater

by LYONS

You learn a lot from grief. Most of it is not obvious. Some days fly by, others stop you in your tracks. Like when I saw my dad’s sweater in his closet after he died. I grabbed it. Pushed it up to my nose. It was like he was there with me again.

I didn’t realize at the time that this moment, and a series of remarkable coincidences that followed, would start me on a mission to create the world’s most loved sweater.

I set out to make a sweater my dad would love. 

It had to be soft, warm, light, breathable, timeless and “never scratchy”. It needed to be made using the finest Scottish Cashmere yarn, for the best quality and also because my Dad was Scottish. I decided to make it in New York, where I’m based so I could always be on top of quality striving to make the perfect sweater for people to look after for life, which is why it’s sold in a protective bag to store in when it’s not being worn.

I also wanted my customers to be able to put it in the washing machine, which you can because of our partnership with Active Cashmere. Please never put our sweaters in the dryer. Always hang dry, use a drying rack, or dry flat on a towel. 

We’re starting to reach more people, especially those looking to find a really meaningful gift for dad — to have him live in, around people he loves, enjoying the most important times being around family and friends, really connecting, feeling and looking good.

This started as a passion project to keep my dad alive and close in a way. I wanted that for other people. For the current owner, a life of wearing a beautiful sweater made with love, and for the next owner, a continued legacy.

Wear this for life! 

With love,

- Grant Lyons

Founder, The Heirloom Sweater by LYONS

The Heirloom Sweater
2025 Edition

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