# Natural Eco-Friendly Neckties The Cork Necktie is Sustainably Crafted in Portugal By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-necktie References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2015/09/natural-cork-necktie.php) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/natural-cork-tie) Most ties on the market are made from silk, satin or a synthetic material, but if you're longing for a design that's inherently natural then the [Cork Necktie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1) is going to be perfect for you. Handmade in Portugal, the Cork Necktie is made using the bark harvested from the cork oak tree, which is not only [sustainable in nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi) but makes for one snazzy tie. Featuring color and texture variations that are to be expected from such a natural product, the Cork Necktie is substantially less expensive than other varieties on the market at around $80. While you might think the Cork Necktie is tough and rigid, think again: it's easily tied into the knot of your choice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Neckwear:** Designing neckwear using sustainable and natural materials presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Creating fashion items, such as neckties, from eco-friendly materials like cork offers a disruptive opportunity to meet the growing demand for sustainable products in the industry. - **Natural Textiles:** Exploring the use of natural materials, such as cork, in textile production opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation, bringing unique and eco-friendly products to the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly neckties by incorporating sustainable materials into their product offerings, attracting environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The textile manufacturing industry can explore the use of unconventional natural materials, such as cork, to create innovative and sustainable fabrics, offering disruptive solutions to traditional textile production. - **Sustainable Accessories:** The accessories industry can tap into the demand for sustainable products by creating eco-friendly and stylish neckties, using materials like cork, thereby presenting a disruptive alternative to traditional accessory options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Wine Cork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-cork-products.md) - [Sustainable Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corka.md) - [Sustainable Waterproof Cooking Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-cork-apron.md) - [Versatile Cork-Producing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-as-a-material.md) - [Environmentally Conscious Cork Stoppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-select.md) - [Cork-Made Occasional Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tk.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Cork Bicycle Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-bicycle-seat.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Photography Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoulder-camera-strap.md)