What is a Macaroni™? A type of pasta usually covered in cheese, a crested Penguin from the Subantarctic or an 18th century English fellow who dressed outlandishly???..to us a Macaroni™ is an individual, hard wearing fleece that is exclusive to Weird Fish.The original Macaroni™ fabric was developed by Weird Fish back in 1993 at the Ataturk knitting factory in Turkey with our agent and friend Reha Aksoy who still works with us to this day. The fabric didn’t have a name so we christened it Macaroni™ after the pasta it resembles. Our unique cotton-based Macaroni™ fabric is knitted on circular knitting machines that were made in Germany and Spain in the late 1960’s - only these machines can produce this unique knit. There are very few of these machines left which is what makes the fabric exclusive to Weird Fish and so hard for competitors to emulate, though they continue to try and fail. Weird Fish MD John Stockton with Mohan and Sankar and one of the original Macaroni™ knitting machines
What is a Macaroni™? A type of pasta usually covered in cheese, a crested Penguin from the Subantarctic or an 18th century English fellow who dressed outlandishly???..to us a Macaroni™ is an individual, hard wearing fleece that is exclusive to Weird Fish.The original Macaroni™ fabric was developed by Weird Fish back in 1993 at the Ataturk knitting factory in Turkey with our agent and friend Reha Aksoy who still works with us to this day. The fabric didn’t have a name so we christened it Macaroni™ after the pasta it resembles.
Our unique cotton-based Macaroni™ fabric is knitted on circular knitting machines that were made in Germany and Spain in the late 1960’s - only these machines can produce this unique knit. There are very few of these machines left which is what makes the fabric exclusive to Weird Fish and so hard for competitors to emulate, though they continue to try and fail.
Over the years our Macaroni™ fabric has improved to become a firm favourite, renowned for being hard wearing and great value for money. Macaroni™ construction has improved over the years as we have changed the composition to achieve the premium quality it is today whilst eliminating shrinkage and improving performance.
At Weird Fish we are keen on promoting sustainable manufacturing and ethical treatment of all workers producing our products. The Indian staff work in a carbon neutral green factory which is fully air conditioned with brand new automated machines with daily meals provided in on site canteens. It’s all part of our on-going policy at Weird Fish to promote the sustainable manufacturing and ethical treatment of all workers producing our products. (Images Below)
Other accreditations of our Indian partner include:
We are really proud of our Macaroni™ products. It’s what the company was built on and we take great care to ensure the quality and performance. With our new green suppliers the quality of all our products will continue to evolve and we are now working towards our first Green Organic Carbon Neutral Macaroni™!
We take similar care with all of our fabrics and are always looking to develop and innovate to keep one step ahead of the rest and give you the best quality, value and comfort possible
Exclusive to Weird Fish our tried and tested Macaroni™ tops come in a variety of styles and colours meaning there is something for everyone.
Cruiser
Rutin
Left : For the more adventurous the Bredon Tec Mac (£55) with slub effect has a branded jersey panel across the shoulders, shock cord to keep the drafts out and a sleeve pocket to keep your beer money safe.
Right : Our heavy weight Catalina Full Zip Macaroni™ (£70) has all the premium features of the Rutin top with the addition of being fully jersey lined to keep you really warm on the touchline.
Bredon
Catalina
Left : In the Ladies range our Geranium Classic ¼ Zip Macaroni™ (£50) has a drop tail and rope twist tape around the neck and pockets to complete the look.
Right : If it’s a full zip you’re after the Acer Full Zip (£65) has the addition of a full jersey lining to keep out the cold.
Geranium
Acer
Left : The Agapanthus Full Zip Hoody(£65) comes with a printed jersey lining in the hood to liven up the look. Right : If it’s a real winter warmer you are after our Lilac Big Mac Full Zip Hoody (£80) is a much heavier knit and has a faux fur lining to really snuggle up in. Agapanthus Lilac
Left : The Agapanthus Full Zip Hoody(£65) comes with a printed jersey lining in the hood to liven up the look.
Right : If it’s a real winter warmer you are after our Lilac Big Mac Full Zip Hoody (£80) is a much heavier knit and has a faux fur lining to really snuggle up in.
Agapanthus
Lilac