Alan Paine

In 1907 William Paine founded this famous knitwear brand in Surrey, and named it Paines of Godalming. Godalming was then a small town with a long history of wool production. Alan Paine's most famous patron, the Prince of Wales, ordered his own personalized sweaters, finished in his regimental colors. By 1940, Paines had gained such an unrivalled reputation that the company was commissioned to make woolen sweaters for Britain's armed forces.  In 1970 the company was further honored with its second Queen's Award for Outstanding Export Achievement.  

Franco's offers a wide selection of Alan Paine knitwear, shirts and blazers at our Lakeside store. Below is a small sampling of available merchandise.