The Neckwear Association of America offers the following tips on
how to care for your tie. Today’s tie materials like Rayon,
Dacron, and polyester, or blends with other natural materials have
resulted in ties that are longer lasting, wrinkle-free and easier
to care for.
- Ties can be dry-cleaned but it is important that your cleaner
has experience in cleaning ties.
- Ties made of synthetics might be washable.
- Let water spots on silk ties dry and then rub the spot with
the same fabric.
- For hard to remove stains, hold the spot over steam from
a boiling kettle and then apply cleaning fluid.
- When ironing ties, be sure that the rolled edge of the tie
is not pressed flat.
- Always hang ties on a rack. Knitted or crocheted ties should
be rolled and stored in a drawer.
- Allow a tie at least two or three days rest before wearing
again. This rest will allow the wrinkles to smooth out.
- Always unknot your tie when taking it off. Never slip it
over your head.
- Do no unravel the knot by pulling on the small end. Always
reverse the knot itself.
- Do not make the knots too tight.
(reprinted from factmonster.com)
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