LACO ties, made in Germany. The company founded in Hamburg in 1838 by English merchant Charles Lavy now focus on pure hand crafts – & are therefore one of the last two companies in the industry in Germany. In 1900, LACO had over 500 workers in their factories & even Kaiser Wilhelm II was one of their customers. What makes LACO ties different is the lining. It is made out of pure new wool & is very elastic. Therefore the threads relax again after the tie is undone. Upper material 100% silk. LACO ties: Made in Germany.