Wool Ties from Simply Ties

All wool tie orders are dispatched with FREE and fast UK postage, orders received before 3.00pm Monday - Friday are posted the same day. Worldwide, Express or Guaranteed Next Day deliveries are also available for a small charge.

 

As you wear your wool tie, you are enjoying a product which has an incredibly long history. Wool has been used in clothing and other fabrics for over twelve thousand years. Today, wool is such a popular fabric, that everyone has woollen items in their wardrobes, alongside items of clothing which mix wool blends and other fabrics. Wool originates as the fleece covering a sheep, (or in the case of ultra soft cashmere or mohair, a goat and for Angora wool, a rabbit!). The breed of the sheep determines the texture of the fibre, so those sheep which have to endure harsh conditions by nature have a courser, heavier fleece, which results in rougher wool. By contrast, the Merino sheep, with its very fine hairs, produces soft, luxuriant wool which drapes beautifully.

 

Wool is associated with comfort and style..., scarves, sweaters, pashminas, suits; we all enjoy the experience of being enveloped in it. We associate wool with warmth, comfort, and being absolutely natural. So...why is wool so popular? Well, first of all, it is very strong...believe it or not a single wool fibre is stronger than steel of the same diameter! Wool is probably the first animal fibre to be made into cloth. The first wool to be spun into yarn took place around 4000 BC. The first wool factory was established by the Romans in 50 AD. Fast forward to 1797, 13 Merino sheep were introduced to the UK from Australia, and thereby started the country's Merino sheep industry!

 

So, what makes wool so remarkable? Well first of all, it is hard wearing; it is also a good all round adaptable fabric. It doesn't wrinkle easily and is resistant to wear and tear...all pretty useful for a wool tie that is worn on a daily basis!

As for wool ties, what a heritage! The wool tie is an ideal accessory for every man because it is classical, timeless and at the same time fabulously practical.

 

Wool is an amazing natural material...one of the many positives is that it is slightly water resistant because of the lanolin it contains. So if you spill a small amount of drink on your wool tie you can easily brush it off.

 

A wool tie may be knitted or woven, and each has its own special characteristics. A knitted tie will have some elasticity and therefore give a more casual look and pair up beautifully with earthy colours and fabrics, think cord or tweed jackets etc. A woven wool tie has a really snappy look as the wool is finer than the knitted tie. This gives it a more formal look and therefore is more at home worn with a sharp looking suit, perfect for business wear or dressing for a smart occasion.

 

Wool ties are fast becoming one of the most popular kinds of ties on the market. While many people wear ties made of silk or other material, wool ties are excellent for making a fashion statement, and are extremely soft and comfortable to wear. Wool ties are a great solution for the winter or colder months of the year, as they will go with other weather specific clothing.