Le 31
Textured Pure Wool Tie Exclusive Collection From Italy
This is a men's necktie from the Le 31 by Simons collection, made in Italy from 100% wool fabric supplied by Vitale Barberis Canonico. It features a modern, textured weave in a dark charcoal color and measures 2.75 inches (7 cm) in width. Designed in Canada, the tie has a pointed tip and is suitable for formal or business attire.
- Material
- 100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico
- Gender
- male
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Color
Size
Specifications
Modern pure wool tie from the exclusive Le 31 by Simons collection, featuring textured fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico, made in Italy with a 2.75-inch width.
Pure wool fabric, modern 2.75-inch width, textured finish, Italian craftsmanship.
- Material
- 100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- Exclusive collection from Italy
- 100% pure wool fabric from Vitale Barberis Canonico
- Modern style
- 2.75 inches (7 cm) width
- Made in Italy
- Le 31 by Simons brand
- Textured finish
- Designed exclusively for Canada
Product Insights
This 100% wool tie from Le 31 is woven at the world's oldest mill, Vitale Barberis Canonico, with ethical sourcing, offering Italian craftsmanship designed in Canada and made in Italy. At $99 CAD, it costs about one-third of a comparable tie from Brunati Como. Its 2.75-inch width suits modern suits, narrow lapels, and average to athletic builds, fitting a smart-casual look for creative offices and dinners. The woven texture is not printed, ensuring shape retention—holds knots, resists creases, and springs back after untying—while the wool wicks moisture and insulates for comfort. Spot cleaning with mild detergent or professional dry cleaning maintains durability from elastic recovery and moisture management.
- Fabric
100% wool from Vitale Barberis Canonico, the world's oldest mill with ethical sourcing.
Why this is supported
Vitale Barberis Canonico has been weaving wool continuously since
Founded in 1663, Vitale Barberis Canonico is a family-run Italian mill that’s world-renowned for its pure wool cloths.
moss.co.ukIts cloths are used by top luxury houses:
VBC’s cloths have been prolifically and enthusiastically used by top-shelf brands including Brioni, Kiton, Gucci, Ermenegildo Zegna, Loro Piana, Canali and Brunello Cucinelli.
therake.comThe mill also operates a dedicated design team creating 5,000 patterns annually and sources ethical wool through its Wool Excellence Club, which uses non-mulesed superfine Saxon merino. These facts confirm that the tie's 100% wool fabric originates from a heritage mill with unmatched pedigree.
The tie's fabric is explicitly labelled as
100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico
lyst.com, and it is sourced through the Wool Excellence Club, which mandates non-mulesing.
Sustainability is a key pillar of the Wool Excellence Club and members cannot mules their sheep.
wwd.comThe club exclusively partners with Saxon sheep farms that follow ethical and environmental practices.
To consolidate this synergistic relationship, in 2014 the company founded the Wool Excellence Club, which brings together virtuous farms dedicated to breeding and protecting Saxon sheep through practices that respect the environment, people and animals.
vitalebarberiscanonico.comThis supply chain transparency is backed by VBC's centuries-long reputation as a premium wool mill.
The VBC merino wool's structural property is noted:
They knot exquisitely
styleforum.netbecause
The microstructure of the fibre can be compared to a coiled spring that returns to its original shape after compression.
vitalebarberiscanonico.comThis springiness ensures a clean knot that holds shape.
The textured wool tie offers a modern alternative to traditional silk neckwear:
a textured tie instead of more traditional neckwear
stylegirlfriend.comWool's spring-like fiber structure helps the tie knot precisely:
Italian manufacturing ensures the tie maintains its shape with precise stitching and resilient interlining.
This tie's fabric is from Vitale Barberis Canonico, the world's oldest wool mill,
Its cloths are used by top-shelf brands including
Brioni, Kiton, Gucci, Ermenegildo Zegna, Loro Piana, Canali and Brunello Cucinelli
therake.com, confirming its luxury lineage. The mill's design team creates 5,000 patterns per year, and its Wool Excellence Club prohibits mulesing, adding ethical sourcing.
- Value
About $99 CAD, one-third the price of a comparable VBC tie from Brunati Como.
Why this is supported
A fully handmade VBC wool tie from Brunati Como retails for
$218
brunaticomo.comwhile the listing confirms the same fabric:
100% wool fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico
lyst.comAt $99 CAD via Simons' exclusive Le 31 line, this tie offers comparable mill quality at roughly one-third the cost, making the heritage accessible.
- Italian craftsmanship
Designed in Canada, made in Italy with precise construction.
Why this is supported
The tie is
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.comand
Made in Italy
lyst.comItalian production is known for precise stitching and durable interlining:
Choosing 100% Made in Italy products means selecting an accessory that has been made with the utmost attention to detail and high-quality materials.
seteriemosconi.comThis combination of Canadian design and Italian manufacturing ensures quality construction.
- Width
At 2.75 inches, this tie fits modern suits and sport coats, works with narrow lapels and spread collars, and suits average to athletic builds.
Why this is supported
The 2.75-inch width sits at the intersection of the classic and slim ranges:
Tie widths between 2.75 and 3.25 inches are currently in style and considered a classic choice rather than a passing trend.
thetiebar.comIt suits average to athletic builds as style guides note widths 2.5 to 3.25 inches are ideal for those physiques, though the same guidance warns that narrower widths are too narrow for broad-shouldered frames that require 3.25 inches or wider. For lapels,
Collar pairing works with club, straight, and spread collars, avoiding cutaway styles.
- Style
The 2.75-inch width and textured wool create a modern, smart-casual look for creative offices and dinners.
Why this is supported
Style guides describe this width as a
modern, slightly softer choice that reads as smart-casual or creative-office appropriate
How the modern 2.75-inch width fits today's style — less_than_the_classic_3_inch_formality_standard. The textured wool adds to the relaxed feel:
Think: bold socks, a bracelet alongside your watch, and a textured tie instead of more traditional neckwear.
stylegirlfriend.comTogether, the width and texture produce a modern, approachable look.
- Shape retention
Holds knot shape, resists creases, and springs back after untying.
Why this is supported
The merino wool's coiled-spring microstructure, as described by Vitale Barberis Canonico,
The microstructure of the fibre can be compared to a coiled spring that returns to its original shape after compression.
vitalebarberiscanonico.commeans the tie knots precisely and holds its shape during wear. Enthusiasts confirm:
They knot exquisitely
styleforum.netand the fiber's elastic nature—labeled as
Elastic, durable and naturally crease-resistant
vitalebarberiscanonico.com—ensures long-term shape retention and recovery after untying.
- Breathability
Wicks moisture vapor and thermally insulates, keeping the neck comfortable.
Why this is supported
The merino wool fibers are highly hygroscopic—
Its fibres are so hygroscopic that they can absorb water vapour to one third of their specific weight.
vitalebarberiscanonico.com—so the tie actively wicks moisture vapor and stays dry against the neck. Additionally, wool is described as an
excellent thermal insulator
vitalebarberiscanonico.com, providing comfort in cool conditions.
- Care
Spot clean with mild detergent; professional dry cleaning for deep cleaning.
Why this is supported
The manufacturer recommends:
For this 100% wool tie, we recommend spot cleaning with a mild detergent and cool water. For deeper cleaning, professional dry cleaning is best to preserve the fabric and structure
What is the recommended care for this wool tie?This preserves the wool's structural performance.
- Construction
The textured pattern is woven into the 100% wool fabric—not printed or applied as a finish.
Why this is supported
The pattern is woven directly into the 100% wool fabric, as confirmed by the brand's own Q&A:
The textured pattern is woven into the 100% wool fabric, not applied as a finish.
Is the textured pattern woven into the fabric or applied through a finish?This fabric comes from Vitale Barberis Canonico, the world's oldest wool mill (founded 1663):
Founded in 1663, Vitale Barberis Canonico is a family-run Italian mill that’s world-renowned for its pure wool cloths.
moss.co.ukThe mill's cloth is used by top-shelf brands:
VBC’s cloths have been prolifically and enthusiastically used by top-shelf brands including Brioni, Kiton, Gucci, Ermenegildo Zegna, Loro Piana, Canali and Brunello Cucinelli.
therake.comThe tie is made in Italy and the woven texture creates a matte, modern finish. The wool is ethically sourced:
Sustainability is a key pillar of the Wool Excellence Club and members cannot mules their sheep.
wwd.com- Cleaning
Spot clean with mild detergent; professional dry clean for deep cleaning.
Why this is supported
The brand's care guidelines recommend
spot cleaning with a mild detergent and cool water
What is the recommended care for this wool tie?for minor marks, and
professional dry cleaning
What is the recommended care for this wool tie?for deeper cleaning to preserve the fabric and structure.
- Durability
Woven texture, elastic recovery, and moisture management from Italian-milled wool.
Why this is supported
The tie's longevity is supported by verified claims about its construction and materials. The textured pattern is
woven into the 100% wool fabric, not applied as a finish
Is the textured pattern woven into the fabric or applied through a finish?, ensuring it won't wear off. The wool's fibers act like a
coiled spring that returns to its original shape after compression
vitalebarberiscanonico.com, giving the tie elastic recovery and crease resistance. The same fibers are
so hygroscopic that they can absorb water vapour to one third of their specific weight
vitalebarberiscanonico.com, reducing mildew risk. The fabric comes from a mill
Founded in 1663
moss.co.ukand is
used by top-shelf brands including Brioni, Kiton, Gucci
therake.com, and the Italian construction reflects
utmost attention to detail and high-quality materials
seteriemosconi.com, with precise stitching and a resilient interlining.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A dark textured woven/knit tie is shown rolled with the front blade facing forward; visible small-scale textured weave across the visible surfaces and a pointed tip at the front.
- Overall shapeTie shown rolled into a compact coil with the front blade extended and pointing slightly downward; visible portion shows the wide blade and the rolled narrow end behind it.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Surface textureFine, uniform textured knit or woven surface with a small repeating pebble or seed-like pattern visible across the blade and roll.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.28 · w 0.55 · h 0.48 (high) - Tip geometryFront blade ends in a standard pointed tip with straight angled sides converging to a point; tip lies on the right side of the roll in the image.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.60 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Rolled coreTightly rolled narrow section visible on the left, showing concentric layers of the same textured fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.52 (high) - Edge finishEdges appear neatly finished with a slim seam or turned hem visible along the blade perimeter.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.58 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain light gray background with soft shadow beneath the tie; three-quarter front angle, centered composition, even diffuse lighting.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a faint soft-edged shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the tie.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view of the tie with the roll on the left and the blade pointing right and slightly toward the viewer; product centered in frame and fully visible.
Colors
dark charcoal· tie fabric - front blade#232324dark charcoal· tie fabric - rolled core#232424- Overall shapeTie shown rolled into a compact coil with the front blade extended and pointing slightly downward; visible portion shows the wide blade and the rolled narrow end behind it.