I've cut out around 25 ties now, ready for interlining, hand sewing and embellishing with feminist text.

The tie on the right is made from winceyette which I have dyed charcoal, then used discharge paste ready for re-dying.

I have been trying to find a UK tie manufacturer so that I can see the materials and processes used in professional tie making.  Vanners in Sudbury weave silk and manufacture ties but they do not offer factory tours (their ties are made in Essex and, again, tours are not available - for insurance reasons).

I have found a tie maker in Suffolk - VaVa Neckwear - who sells through Amazon, Etsy and Notonthehighstreet.  He does not seem to have a website but I have messaged his via Amazon and await his response.