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Take care of your ties and they will take care of you. Our complete guide to caring for silk, wool, polyester and cotton ties - from transport and storage to ironing and stain removal .
We believe men deserve fresh bows every time they wear a tie. It's one of the little things in life that brings so much joy.
A good necklace is both a financial and stylistic investment.
You wouldn't put a wad of cash in the sock drawer, would you? The same goes for your ties. Treat them well and they will last longer than these socks.
The key is to store them so that the creases have a chance to fade. This usually takes around 3 days - another important reason why you need more than one nice tie!
If you've ever used a hanger for your ties, you've noticed that they slide around and all pile up at one end.
Hangers are made for clothes. Tie racks are made for ties.
Tie racks hang on the wall or on the rail inside your closet. Don't spend a fortune on one, but know that this investment helps protect your other investment... ties.
Rolling your tie is the least expensive storage option.
You can purchase specific tie boxes or inserts that slide into a drawer with separate compartments for each tie. You can also place rolled ties in a drawer without any other clothing on them.
The main thing is not to ride too tight.
Your ties should return to their natural shape as soon as they are unwound. If you roll it too tight, it will permanently buckle.
Rolling a tie is also the best way to pack it for travel - folding it will leave it creased.
Knit (and all square-tipped ties) and silk ties should always be rolled.
Hanging them up, especially for long periods of time, causes the seams to stretch and loosen.
No matter how carefully you take it off, store it, and wear it...wrinkles happen.
A good tie naturally has a rolled, bulky shape and should not be ironed in the same way as a shirt.
Steam ironing is the best solution . Use the following temperatures for best results:
We suggest using a dry cleaner for your silk tie . If you use the methods above, be careful and test on an inconspicuous part of the tie before proceeding.
Water spots and color loss are problems with silk, especially if it is poorly washed or submerged in water for more than 5 minutes. To avoid water stains, only clean the actual stain by blotting it with a cool, damp cloth.
Always air dry and do not twist your tie.
Washing wool ties is a delicate process. Wool ties can “felt” if not cleaned properly. This means it will begin to curl and eventually shrink under rough agitation and varying water temperatures.
We suggest taking your stained wool tie to a dry cleaner.
Polyester and cotton ties can be hand washed if an unwanted piece of lunch lands on them.
To remove a dried stain...
Avoid bleach . Bleach turns even the whitest polyester or cotton tie into a yellow disaster.
Washing machines and dryers are rough and ties are delicate. Running your tie through the washing machine leaves it wrinkled and destroys the delicately folded layers and lining of a well-made product.
The only way to never have a crease, wrinkle or stain is to never wear a tie.
Since that's not going to happen...the best thing you can do is be armed with the know-how to remove those wrinkles and stains.
Taking care of your ties isn't as difficult as you thought, and the benefits far outweigh the effort and time spent.
Treat your tie as an investment and you'll be more likely to remove it properly, roll it up before putting it away, and eat it carefully.
Everyone stains at one point or another in their life, so don't stress. There's always a way to take it off...or just cover it with a tie clip and call it style.
Washing machines are rough and ties are delicate. Running your tie through the washing machine will leave it wrinkled and destroy the delicately folded layers of a well-made product.
The same goes for tumble dryers! Dryers damage the envelope and lining and should also be avoided.
Yes. Most fabrics like silk or wool are best cleaned by a professional dry cleaner.
Caution: if the tie is pressed too hard (like mechanical pressing), the fibers may break and damage it. Make sure the dry cleaner uses a hand press to keep the edges rounded.
You should only clean your tie if it is dirty or stained. The key to a happy tie is to keep it clean and crisp for as long as possible.
If your tie is clean but smells like smoke, air it out by hanging it out in the open air.
The ideal is to hang it outside, but avoid direct sunlight as this will damage the color. You can also hang it indoors next to green plants. Leafy plants are great for absorbing chemicals and purifying the air.
The best way to pack a tie for travel is to roll it.
Hold the small blade and wrap it around your hand to form a loose roll.
Place the rolled tie in a sealable plastic bag , then carefully insert it into one of the shoes you're carrying (one of the clean shoes!) - the shoe protects the tie when your luggage is tossed from airport to airport other.
Take a nice hot shower when you arrive at the hotel and hang up the tie in the bathroom. Let steam and gravity take care of any wrinkles.
Roll the tie as you would when storing or transporting it. After rolling it, find a suitable box.
We suggest covering the box with wrapping paper - this makes the whole thing look better. And don't forget the map!
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Guillaume Hebert
June 05, 2021
Very good information. Thanks for that!