History of Moxon In 1556 the Moxon family of Huddersfield, England, established a fine and enduring tradition of close involvement in the creation of quintessential quality English cloth. “Nine parts in Ten of the Exported Commodities cloth come from the Sheep’s Back” asserted Sir Edward Coke at the time, celebrating the contribution made by weavers to the nation's riches. Heralding an era of significant growth and innovation in hand-loomed cloth of the finest quality, the earliest Moxons nurtured their growing relationship with that most natural and healthy of materials, wool. Over the coming generations, they would transform homespun yarn into luxury cloth of the most exquisite refinement. By the late seventeenth century, the already well-established textile industry in the area benefited from the growing wealth in Europe. Naturally, early generations of Moxons played their part in the region’s response to the increasing demand in both home and foreign markets for new standards in patterns, design and quality. Even in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when the textile industry saw unparalleled expansion in techniques and markets, the Moxon family did not forget that supremacy and excellence arise from maintaining sound traditions, as well as from the encouragement of fresh ones. In 1887 Moxon, Huddersfield sent its cloth out into the world from Old Providence Mills in Marsh, and Benjamin H Moxon at the helm could already look back with considerable satisfaction on his ancestors’ contribution to cloth-making in the region. He and his successors maintained a steadfast commitment to the development and expansion of specialist and fancy worsted weaving in Huddersfield, moving in 1889 to Springfield Mills, Kirkburton. In 1890, Ben Moxon’s two sons were taken into partnership and the company became known as B.H. Moxon & Sons, so ensuring the advancement of the Moxon name into yet another century of fine cloth creation. Continuing success saw Moxon move in 1950 to its present site at Southfield Mills, Kirkburton occupying custom-built workshops which sit comfortably in pleasant Yorkshire countryside. Moxon’s legendary reputation for unrivalled design skills and peerless craftsmanship was further bolstered in the post war years by international recognition and imaginative designers, and by the local commitment and experience of locally-trained craftsmen. Moxon’s priority has been to keep alive the old, well-proven methods unsurpassed in the creation of hand-made cloth. The use of traditional wooden machines complements wool’s natural, healthy characteristics; and whereas the process to finish a mass manufactured cloth takes only seven hours, it takes Moxon craftsmen eight days to finish a hand made cloth, and even then its exceptional pedigree is not quite complete. A few selected pieces of cloth acquire vintage status when they are aged in cellars dedicated to maturing their very special qualities whilst the whole process is meticulously observed by Moxon craftsmen. Evidence of the human touch at each stage of its life ensures that every piece of cloth is a unique, never repeated creation, making it a coveted ‘masterpiece’ in its own right. In the 1990’s, Moxon Huddersfield continues to specialise in the creation of exclusive and luxurious cloth which is much sought after by an exclusive club of connoisseurs both at home and abroad. Moxon today is working with the best clothiers and designers, who recognise the unique contribution which only Moxon cloth can make to the pedigree of their exclusive garments. Moxon’s priority has been to keep alive the old, well-proven methods unsurpassed in the creation of hand-made cloth. The use of traditional wooden machines complements wool’s natural, healthy characteristics; and whereas the process to finish a mass manufactured cloth takes only seven hours, it takes Moxon craftsmen eight days to finish a hand made cloth, and even then its exceptional pedigree is not quite complete. A few selected pieces of cloth acquire vintage status when they are aged in cellars dedicated to maturing their very special qualities whilst the whole process is meticulously observed by Moxon craftsmen. Evidence of the human touch at each stage of its life ensures that every piece of cloth is a unique, never repeated creation, making it a coveted ‘masterpiece’ in its own right. Minimum quantities are single pieces with one year exclusivity of design. Total mill production is 500 single pieces per year. Tea From producing point of sale materials in natural wood and burr walnut, Moxon moved on to producing humidors and jewellery boxes. Through contact arising from the company’s clientele, Moxon has also been able to attach its exclusive reputation to the world’s scarcest tea, grown in the Himalayan mountains, of which only five chests are auctioned each year. Storage alongside the fine wools imported by the firm has enhanced the fine flavour of this rare tea which is only sold privately. Encouraged by the fact that the character of the tea changed for the better it was decided to age it before selling to make it a first age tea. Altai Cashmere Altai Cashmere takes its name from the mountains of Mongolia and it has been used for a long time by Moxon. It has one of the finest micron counts within the cashmere family and it is regarded as the rarest because the goats live in high altitudes where the weather gets extremely cold and the food is scarce. Cashmere grown by these goats tends to be finer and has a better insulation characteristic than cashmere that grows in lower altitudes. Because food is scarce the fat element in the goats is minimal and over the centuries the coat has developed characteristics which keep them warm in winter and cool in summer. In this rarified atmosphere only these natural fibres can withstand such changes of temperature. The spinning techniques in Mongolia are not refined and it was never within their capabilities to spin these fibres. It is only now that Europe had the technology that makes producing this cloth into a viable proposition. Today Altai Cashmere is extremely difficult to obtain Socks Socks are made from the Altai Cashmere but they are different in that they contain worsted spun yarn not wool spun yarn. The difference is seen after the socks are washed, as they do not shrink. Holes will not appear, as would woollen spun. After 12 washes they start to shed Solo Una A realisation by Moxon & Stefano Ricci Solo Una ties are made from the rarest wool ever produced. During wool sorting as little as one handful of fibre may be taken from each sheep. The wool is then stored for up to 3 years until there is enough to process. This unique wool is often blended with the finest Altai Cashmere obtained from goats bred in the highest passes of the Altai Mountains of Mongolia. With a reputation of producing the most elegant and exclusive menswear. Moxon was in the early stages of developing a range of tie fabrics. At the same time Mr Stefano Ricci, with his background in luxury neckwear, was searching for the ultimate fabric. These two streams of thought came together when Mr Stefano Ricci and Mr Firas Chamsi-Pasha met in Paris and a project was born. A further twelve months was needed for the fabric to be created. Special narrow-width antique looms were used giving only enough of each design to make one tie. During this time the two idealists were vying with one another to suggest the extra touches which would define the project. Mr Ricci, the 100% cashmere lining, Mr Chamsi-Pasha the tie box subsequently made luxurious by adding ‘Mr Ricci’ crocodile signature and the idea that the ties should be sewn with a gold needle. As with all supreme endeavours, justice has indeed been done to such rare materials, used to produce The Solo Una Tie Moxon Products Quality Weight Specification Composition X1246 340 Golden Bale - Clear Cut 100% Wool X1308 330 Golden Bale - Semi Milled 100% Wool X1323 390 Golden Bale - Bird's Eye 100% Wool X1809 270 Super 120's Wool & Cashmere - Clear Cut 99% Wool / 1% Cashmere X1812 270 Super 120's Wool & Cashmere 99% Wool / 1% Cashmere X1818 300 Super 120's Wool & Cashmere - Bird's Eye 99% Wool / 1% Cashmere X1893 340 Golden Bale - Flannel 100% Wool X2172 375 Golden Bale - Barathea 100% Wool X2246 300 Feather Weight Super 130's Triple Black Tuxedo 100% Wool X2286 330 Emerald Staple - Double Plain Weave 100% Wool X2298 280 Golden Bale - Milled 2&2 Twill 100% Wool X2299 270 Golden Bale - Semi Milled 2&2 Twill 100% Wool X2602 350 Golden Bale - Barathea 100% Wool X299 300 Super 120's Wool & Cashmere Jacketing 100% Wool X1887 240 Platinum Bale - Clear Cut 2&2 Twill 100% Wool X2400 175 Platinum Bale - Plain Weave 100% Wool X2294 160 50% Platinum Bale with 50% Silk 50% Wool / 50% Silk X2402 210 Platinum Bale - Plain Weave 100% Wool X2270 270 Pure Altai Cashmere - 2&2 Twill 100% Cashmere X2990 390 85% Cashmere & 15% Mink 85% Cashmere / 15% Mink X2508 310 Pure Altai Cashmere - 2&2 Twill Jacketing 100% Cashmere 55064 300 Cashmere and Vicuna 99% Cashmere / 1% Vicuna 55065 300 Cashmere and Vicuna 99% Cashmere / 1% Vicuna X3885 270 Rare Super 190's - Panama Super 190's Wool X3887 240 Rare Super 180's - 2&2 Twill Super 180's Wool X3888 300 Rare Super 180's - Barathea Super 130's Wool X1556 130 Ultra Rare Super 210's - Plain Weave Super 210' Wool X2556 185 Ultra Rare Super 210's - 2&2 Twill Super 210' Wool X3556 240 Rare Super 210's - Double Prunelle Super 210' Wool X4556 290 Rare Super 210's Platinum Bale - Double 2&2 Twill Super 210' Wool