Silk Neckties 101

Submitted By: Hendrik Pohl

Almost every man has at least one necktie in his wardrobe. Even if the necktie is not part of your daily work attire, there are some days in the year when you will be dressing up, and a necktie is simply part of the outfit. Below is a quick guide on all you need to know about neckties such as how to clean a silk tie, how to travel with a tie, how to store a necktie, or even how to tie a necktie.
Basic Silk Tie Care:
Make sure that your hands are clean and your fingernails have no sharp edges before tying your necktie. Silk is a very delicate fabric that is often times damaged when making the tie knot. Un-filed fingernails often times pull out a single thread which will ruin the tie. Besides having well manicured fingernails, make sure that your hands are clean to avoid staining the tie.
Another common reason ties get damaged s because they are often times left tied. Untying your tie after each wearing and hanging it straight in a ventilated area is important so that the tie can go back into it’s original shape. Also avoid direct sun exposure if not necessary.
How to Travel With Ties
If you frequently travel for work and need to bring a suit and tie, knowing how to keep the clothes wrinkle free and clean is important. Hang your suits and shirts in a garment bag and carefully fold the bag into your suitcase. Ties are best stored in specially make necktie travel cases. They will protect the delicate silk tie from wrinkles and stains.
How to Clean a Silk Tie
If possible avoid stains in first place. Often times this is easier said than done –especial fpr the inexperienced necktie wearer. Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, this is easier said than done. Mishaps do happen, and if you do stain your necktie the few basic tips below will help to save your expensive silk tie. Make sure to never use water to clean your tie. Instead use a white cotton cloth with rubbing alcohol on it. Take this moist cloth and tap it onto the stain of the tie.
How to remove wrinkles in a silk tie:
Make sure to untie your necktie after each wearing. Also hang the tie up so that it can go back into its original shape. Do not iron or dry-clean a tie since it might cause the inlay of the tie to get wrinkled.
Neckties For Taller Men:
If you have problems tying regular sized neckties to the right length so that the tip ends near the center of your belt buckle, chances are you need special length ties. Most men that are taller than 6’3” will have this problem, and for that reason necktie designers make special XL neckties. Extra Long Ties usually measure between 60”-62”. Most brick and mortar stores don’t carry a large selection of extra long ties. The best place to shop for XL ties is on special online necktie retailers. Most of them will offer a wide variety of ties in XL length.
The Skinny Ties Are Back
In recent years the skinny tie that was first found in the 60s has celebrated a big comeback among renowned fashion designers throughout the world. A few years ago the skinny tie used to be only popular among hipsters and trendsetter, but very recently the skinny tie has become quite fashionable in conventional business attire with suit and dress shirt.
Where to Buy Neckties
Almost any department store carried a wide selection of men’s ties. If you don’t like going to the mall, than the internet might be a great alternative. Before you buy from an online necktie retailer make sure to read their return policy carefully

About Hendrik Pohl
Hendrik Pohl has a passion for wearing neckties & bow ties. The love for quality mens ties, silk ties, neckties, and formal bow ties motivated him to open his own online necktie retailer: Ties-necktie.com. In his free time Pohl enjoys writing articles on formal mens attire, dress code, and mens fashion.
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