Silk Waistcoats

Our collection at Wedding Waistcoat consists of Pure Silk Shantung Waistcoats with matching silk cravats or scrunchies, as they are sometimes known. There are also pure silk pocket hankies and, if you don't want a cravat, there is a full range of matching silk neckties. These matching accessories are all made in the same Silk Shantung finish fabric. Don't forget we have sets for the Page Boy also.

Our Pure Silk Waistcoats in the shantung weave are a fine denier and as a result are a lighter-to-wear garment. There are 12 different colours in the range with hues in French Navy, Gold, Silver and Pink in the range. Popular choices are the White and Ecru, a real favourite with Wedding Waistcoat customers. The Wedding Waistcoat range offers a very affordable option to wedding hire – our prices are comparable to wedding hire prices and you get to keep the Silk Waistcoat! That must be a great choice. Our motto here is: Don't Hire – Buy!

Each item is fully lined and has an adjustable waistband at the rear to ensure a perfect fit. These silk waistcoats are made to a generous fit and hang loose around the waist – ideal comfort when undergoing all those 'hot' wedding day activities, especially at the reception. There are six cloth covered buttons and two front pockets. The satin finish rear panel is in a contrasting colour to give the Silk Waistcoat a luxurious feel.

Each item is available in men's sizes ranging from Small through to the extra large 3 and 4 XL sizes. The Page Boy Shantung Waistcoats share the same colours and attributes as the men's and are available in Page Boy sizes small, Medium and Large.

Wedding Waistcoat's most popular selling item and are not just suited for Weddings, customers have purchased these for Graduations, and Proms and many other special occasions.

We thought you might like to a bit more about the Silk in our Silk Waistcoats.

Silk is a natural protein fibre, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons made by the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity. The shimmering appearance of silk is due to the triangular prism-like structure of the silk fibre which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles thus producing different colours.

Silk fabric was first developed in ancient China, possibly as early as 6000 BC. Legend gives credit for developing silk to a Chinese empress, Lei Zu. Silks were originally reserved for the Kings of China for their own use and gifts to others, but spread gradually through Chinese culture and trade both geographically and socially, and then to many regions of Asia. Silk rapidly became a popular luxury fabric in the many areas accessible to Chinese merchants because of its texture and lustre. Silk was in great demand, and became a staple of pre-industrial international trade.

Silk Waistcoats from Wedding Waistcoat certainly have a heritage to be proud of!

Finally, Wedding Waistcoat is a one-stop-shop for Silk Waistcoats and all the associated accessories (pocket hankies, cravats and neckties) to even the cotton rich dress shirt which will add that class touch to a smart man or page boy. Why hire when you can buy Silk Waistcoats at Wedding Waistcoat's low prices.