An Post to launch new Aran jumper stamps

Eva Osborne

An Post will launch its new Aran jumper stamps on Thursday.

Designed by illustrator Sally Caulwell, An Post said the latest stamps aim to mark the endurance of the timeless jumper, which "exudes history and has helped put Ireland on the map internationally".

Aran jumpers have been worn by celebrities including Taylor Swift, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and the Clancy Brothers, as well as Irish Olympians at the Milano Cortina games.

The Aran jumper stamp collection features two designs. The N stamp for postage within Ireland features the Aran jumper in mid-knit, with needles and wool.

The W stamp for worldwide postage illustrates a completed garment.

An Post said these stamps celebrate sustainability, with Aran jumpers offering a long-lasting alternative to fast fashion.a

Commercial marketing director at An Post, Julie Gill, said: “The Aran jumper has always been one of the most prized garments in Irish households. This stamp issue celebrates the heritage of islands that are rich in culture and storytelling.

"It also recognises the enduring love and attention Aran jumpers continue to receive from the global fashion industry, renewed once more by people looking for sustainable and long-lasting fashion.

"At An Post, supporting SMEs is at the heart of everything we do: we are working continuously to support small businesses dedicated to Irish knitwear, promoting Irish craft and sustainable fashion to reach new, international audiences.”