St. Croix at Mondo Uomo
St. Croix is the signature knitwear house at Mondo Uomo, and one of the last of its kind: luxury sweaters handcrafted in the United States, at the company's own mill in Winona, Minnesota, since the early 1960s. Mondo Uomo carries the program in depth — mock necks, zip mocks, polos and cardigans in 67 colors currently in stock — and the breadth of that color wall in Naples, Florida is itself the reason many customers come in.
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Who Makes St. Croix Knitwear?
St. Croix is made by Knitcraft Corporation of Winona, Minnesota, founded by Bernhard Brenner, a German immigrant who apprenticed at the STOLL knitting works before setting out, in his words, "to make the finest sweater the world has ever seen." He named the brand after Minnesota's St. Croix River, moved production to Winona in 1964, and the company still knits there today — a 90,000-square-foot facility where about 200 craftspeople produce every garment.
Is St. Croix Really Made in the USA?
Yes, fully — and that is rarer than it sounds. St. Croix knitwear is knit, hand-cut, sewn and finished in Winona, Minnesota, with collars hand-looped for smooth, seamless edges and inspection at each stage of construction. Nearly every other luxury knit sold in America is made in Europe or Asia. If "handcrafted in the USA" matters to you, St. Croix is effectively the category.
How Much Do St. Croix Sweaters Cost?
The figures below are full retail prices for the St. Croix currently in stock at Mondo Uomo as of August 2026.
| Category | Full price range | Typical full price |
|---|---|---|
| Knit sweaters | $375 – $985 | $595 |
| Knit polos | $348 – $585 | $435 |
| Sport shirts | $245 – $379 | $288 |
Past-season colors are marked down 25% to as much as 76%, with most reductions around half off — and because St. Croix's palette rotates seasonally while the silhouettes stay constant, the St. Croix sale section is an unusually good place to buy the same sweater in last season's color.
What Are St. Croix Sweaters Made Of?
The St. Croix program at Mondo Uomo is built on the brand's cotton knits: most commonly 80% cotton with 20% microfiber, along with 100% cotton and richer blends with silk. The microfiber gives the cotton a soft, fluid hand and helps the knit hold its shape, and — unusually for luxury knitwear — most of these pieces are machine washable. St. Croix also produces Australian merino and cashmere lines seasonally.
What Is a Zip Mock, and Why Does St. Croix Own It?
The mock neck — a clean, short collar without a fold — is the signature St. Croix silhouette, and the quarter-zip mock is its best-known expression. It layers under a sport coat, dresses up over trousers, and reads polished without a tie. Mondo Uomo's current St. Croix wall includes the Long Sleeve Zip Mock, the Zip Mock Crystal Stitch and the Open Mock Crystal Stitch — the "crystal stitch" being a fine textured knit pattern that catches light — plus zip cardigans, crewnecks and the Short Sleeve Silk Cotton Polo.
Why Does St. Croix Come in So Many Colors?
Color is the brand's calling card. St. Croix knits its own fabric, so it can run a palette most knitwear houses cannot — Mondo Uomo has 67 St. Croix colors in stock right now, from Deep Navy and Walnut Melange to Tangelo, Aster, Wisteria and Sorbet Green. Customers who find their silhouette — usually a zip mock — tend to return each season for new colors, and the store's St. Croix color wall is stocked deliberately for that.
How Do You Care for a St. Croix Sweater?
Most of the cotton-microfiber knits at Mondo Uomo are machine washable — check the garment label. St. Croix's own guidance for its knits: clean infrequently, spot-clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, and always fold rather than hang, since hanging stretches the shoulders. Merino and cashmere pieces want the same treatment, minus the washing machine.
How Does St. Croix Fit?
St. Croix runs true to size in a classic, comfortable cut — not slim, not boxy — in sizes S through XXL. Because each piece is handcrafted, St. Croix notes that measurements can vary slightly between garments; the Mondo Uomo staff fit customers in person and keep regulars' sizes on file.
Is St. Croix Worth It?
Compare it to its real peers. European luxury knit houses — Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana — sell comparable-quality sweaters at $1,500 to $3,000, made in Italy. St. Croix delivers hand-finished, fully American-made knitwear at $375 to $985, and adds something the European houses do not offer: machine-washable luxury. What it does not carry is the European label prestige — if the name on the collar is the point, St. Croix is not trying to win that game. If the sweater itself is the point, it is one of the strongest values in luxury knitwear.
Who Is St. Croix For?
The St. Croix customer at Mondo Uomo wants polish without fuss: a knit that works over trousers at dinner and with jeans on the weekend, that survives real life, and that comes in a color nobody else in the room is wearing. He is very often a repeat customer — same zip mock, new colors, season after season. It pairs naturally with Alberto trousers, and sits in the Mondo Uomo knitwear mix alongside Paul & Shark and Bugatchi as the American-made, color-driven pillar. Browse the full knitwear collection.
Where Can You Buy St. Croix in Naples, Florida?
Mondo Uomo carries St. Croix at 4232 Gulf Shore Blvd N in Naples, Florida, and ships across the United States from the same inventory. The store has served Naples for more than 30 years and stocks one of the deepest St. Croix assortments in Florida. Mondo Uomo maintains a close relationship with the brand and has access to its full collection, so a silhouette or color not on the floor can often be sourced on request.
St. Croix Questions, Answered
Where is St. Croix knitwear made?
In Winona, Minnesota — knit, hand-cut, sewn and finished at the company's own mill by about 200 craftspeople.
Who founded St. Croix?
Bernhard Brenner, a German-trained knitter, in the early 1960s. He named it after Minnesota's St. Croix River.
How much is a St. Croix sweater?
Typically $595 at full price at Mondo Uomo, ranging $375 to $985; past-season colors run about half off.
Are St. Croix sweaters machine washable?
Most of the cotton-microfiber knits are — unusual for luxury knitwear. Check the garment label.
What are St. Croix sweaters made of?
Most commonly 80% cotton and 20% microfiber; also 100% cotton, silk-cotton blends, and seasonal merino and cashmere.
What is a zip mock?
A quarter-zip sweater with a short, clean mock collar — St. Croix's signature silhouette.
How many colors does St. Croix come in?
Mondo Uomo has 67 St. Croix colors in stock, and the palette changes every season.
Does St. Croix run true to size?
Yes, in a classic comfortable cut, sizes S through XXL. Handcrafted pieces can vary slightly.
How should I store a St. Croix sweater?
Fold it — never hang it. Hanging stretches the shoulders of any fine knit.
Is St. Croix comparable to Brunello Cucinelli?
In construction quality, yes at a third the price; Cucinelli carries the Italian label prestige, St. Croix the American handcraft.
Where is St. Croix sold in Naples, Florida?
At Mondo Uomo, 4232 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, Florida.
Can Mondo Uomo special-order St. Croix?
Usually. The store has a close relationship with the brand and access to the full collection, including colors not on the floor.