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Take care of your ties and they'll 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 knots every time they wear a tie. It's one of life's little things 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'll last longer than those socks.
The key is to store them in a way that gives the creases a chance to fade. This usually takes about 3 days – another important reason why you need more than one nice tie!
If you have ever used a hanger for your ties, you have noticed that they slip and all pile up at one end.
Hangers are for clothes. Tie racks are for ties.
Tie racks are hung on the wall or on a rail inside your closet. Don't spend a fortune on one, but keep in mind that this investment will protect your other investment... your ties.
Rolling your tie is the least expensive storage option.
You can buy 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 top.
The main thing is not to ride too tightly.
Your ties should return to their natural shape as soon as they are unrolled. If you roll it too tightly, it will be permanently curled.
Rolling a tie is also the best way to pack it for travel - folding it will leave it creased.
Knitted ties (and all square-ended ties) and silk ties should always be rolled.
Hanging them, especially for long periods, causes stretching and loosening of the seams.
No matter how carefully you take it off, store it and wear it... creases will appear.
A good tie naturally has a rolled and voluminous 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 them on an inconspicuous area of the tie before proceeding.
Water stains and color loss are common problems with silk, especially if it is improperly washed or submerged in water for more than 5 minutes. To prevent water stains, only clean the stain itself by dabbing it with a fresh, damp cloth.
Always let it air dry and do not twist your tie.
Washing wool ties is a delicate process. Wool ties are prone to felting if not cleaned properly. This means they will begin to curl and eventually shrink due to rough handling and fluctuating water temperatures.
We suggest you take 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 will turn even the whitest polyester or cotton tie into a yellow disaster.
Washing machines and dryers are harsh, and ties are delicate. Putting your tie in the washing machine leaves it wrinkled and ruins the carefully folded layers and lining of a well-made tie.
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 to do is to be armed with the necessary know-how to eliminate those creases and stains.
Taking care of your ties is not as difficult as you thought, and the benefits far outweigh the effort and time spent.
Consider your tie as an investment and you will be more inclined to remove it properly, roll it up before storing it, and eat it carefully.
Everyone makes a stain at some point in their life, so don't stress. There's always a way to remove it... or simply cover it with a tie clip and call it stylish.
Washing machines are harsh, and ties are delicate. Putting your tie in the washing machine will leave it wrinkled and destroy the carefully folded layers of a well-made product.
The same applies to tumble dryers! Dryers damage the outer shell 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 (such as with a machine press), the fibers may break and damage it. Make sure the dry cleaner uses a manual press to maintain the rounded edges.
You should only clean your tie if it's dirty or stained. The key to a happy tie is keeping it clean and pristine for as long as possible.
If your tie is clean but smells of smoke, air it out by hanging it in the open air.
Ideally, hang it outdoors, but avoid direct sunlight as it will fade the color. You can also hang it indoors next to houseplants. Leafy plants are perfect for absorbing chemicals and purifying the air.
The best way to pack a tie for travel is to roll it up.
Hold the small blade and wrap it around your hand to form a loose roll.
Place the rolled-up tie in a sealable plastic bag , then carefully insert it into one of the shoes you are taking with you (one of the clean shoes!) - the shoe protects the tie when your luggage is tossed from one airport to another.
Take a nice hot shower when you arrive at the hotel and hang your tie in the bathroom. Let the steam and gravity take care of any creases.
Roll the tie as you would to store or transport it. After rolling it, find a suitable box.
We suggest covering the box with wrapping paper – it makes it look nicer. And don't forget the card!
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Guillaume Hebert
June 5, 2021
Very good information. Thank you for that!