This sweater was inspired by British aviation in the 1940s - and there is hardly a historical photo that doesn't show it peeking out from under a flight jacket. In keeping with the requirements of pilots, it is shaped to fit close to the body and features a generous turtleneck and wide, foldable rib-knit cuffs on the sleeves to keep the wrists warm. Pike Brothers makes the sweater from soft merino wool, which makes it very comfortable to wear.

The Pike Brothers label from Bad Feilnbach in Upper Bavaria proves with garments inspired by textiles from the world of workwear that form and functionality are not mutually exclusive. While creative minds in other companies have to work out their cuts, the Pike Brothers collect, dissect and finally reconstruct historical originals from a wide variety of workspaces. Different material requirements and cuts are taken into account on a one-for-one basis. Fabrics are reissued in collaboration with traditional weaving mills. Finally, the Pike Brothers have the garments made by hand from selected European tailors. The resulting products tell a story by dint of their appearance. Moreover, they are proving themselves in practice, just like their historical role models did, to be highly functional and to offer the highest comfort – no matter what the activity.