Why Choose Forever Amano?
We're inspired by the past but looking to the future.
Since 1988, we’ve been working closely with incredible artisans in Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru to provide ethically sourced, handcrafted, and fair-trade sweaters and knitwear. A fun fact : on our garment tags you’ll find the name of the exact knitter who handmade your sweater.
‘A mano’ means ‘by hand’ in Spanish.
Over the last 40 years, we’ve worked closely with knitters from Carchi to create collections that celebrate color lovers and free spirits who want to invest in clothing with a human connection.
Frequently Asked Question
Amano knitwear is ethically handmade and fair-trade, crafted by artisans in South America, primarily in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, since 1988. Each piece is hand-knit, often from high-quality alpaca or wool, and designed with vibrant colors and individual character. Fun Fact: You will find a picture and name of the knitter of your amano on the swing label.
No, 100% organic cotton and 100% cotton are different.
100% cotton simply means that the cotton products are entirely made of cotton, but this doesn't necessarily encapsulate how the cotton was grown or processed.
Organic cotton refers to cotton that has been grown using organic farming practices, which means that the cotton has not had synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or natural pest control methods used in the production.
We have provided a sizing guide here for you to check your measurements. If you are still unsure, please feel free to contact our friendly team.
We dispatch from both the UK and Ecuador. For certain styles (especially our Amano star cardigan styles), we ship directly from Ecuador using couriers like FedEx, DHL, or UPS, with delivery typically taking 5-10 days to the USA and 7-12 days from the UK via Royal Mail International tracked.
For orders shipped from the UK (especially our new cotton range), we use Royal Mail for UK Standard Tracked Delivery (3-5 days, free over £100) and UK Express Delivery (1-2 working days). You'll receive email updates and can track your order.
If you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, you can return it for a refund up to 21 days from receipt of goods. The returned product must be new, in perfect condition, and complete with original swing tags and packaging.
For USA returns you will need to contact the office and they will give you an address in the USA for the returns. contact our friendly team.