Navy Fox Brothers Flannel Tie

This navy tie is made from worsted flannel by Fox Brothers, who are credited with inventing flannel and have woven in Wellington, Somerset since 1772. Spun from long combed fibres, worsted flannel has a smoother finish than woollen flannel while keeping a soft, brushed texture, and its lighter weight suits a tie, allowing a modest knot without excess bulk.

A solid navy tie in flannel gives more latitude than a patterned one: it sits comfortably against checks, stripes, and tweeds without competing for attention. It pairs naturally with a grey flannel suit, but works equally well with odd jackets in tweed or covert cloth through the autumn and winter months.

Made by hand in Italy, this tie features hand-rolled blades and a 3-fold construction with light interlining to ensure a modest knot.