Wool Scarves – A brief history

The history of wool scarves and the scarf in general is maybe not as you expect! Experts say that the Scarf was historically made of cloth rather than wool and a mark of rank for the warriors of the Chinese Emperor Cheng (Shih Huang Ti). Around the 17th Century however Scarves were worn on a wider scale by Croatian Mercenaries – again these were not wool scarves, but ordinary cotton if you were a soldier and the officers wore silk.

It was the French who were so enamoured with these unusual and colourful scarves, that they began to wear them too, calling them cravats, from the Croatian word kravata. It became popular to demonstrate political inclination by the colour of a mans scarf.

In the 19th Century the Scarf became a fashion accessory for men and the cravat became a staple of every mans wardrobe. From the cravat we have progressed to today’s wooley scarves, available in a multitude of colours and designs to compliment the outfits of men, women and children around the world. Scarves made of wool are by far the warmest and most comfortable choice as wool is a natural fibre and allows the skin to breathe at the same time as keeping the cold out.

The Scarf Company uses only the very finest lambs wool to create our range of wool scarves for men, women and children. View our range of lambswool scarves online now. All of our woolen scarves come with co-ordinating beanie hats and wristlets.

Buy your wool scarf direct from us online or contact us by email if you’re looking for wholesale scarves in larger quantities.