Silk or Polyester - Which is best for me?

BuyYourties.com a leading supplier of online men's silk neckties, bowties, ascots and men's accessories carries a full line of both men's silk neckties and men's polyester novelty neckties.

BuyYourTies.com only carries Polyester neckties in the Novelty Ties category. All other categories are made from silk.

To know what's the correct material for you it is good to know the difference between a silk necktie and a polyester necktie.

Silk

Silk is made from silk worms and is a natural fiber. Silk is more breathable than polyester although this is not an important factor when choosing a men's necktie, bowtie or ascot.
Being a natural fiber silk is more expensive than polyester thus a silk necktie will be more expensive than a polyester necktie.

Polyester

Polyester is made from petrochemicals. Polyester looks like silk except the older types of polyester are non-iron and the fabric is not breathable so you get very hot and sweaty.
Once again this is not an important factor when choosing a men's necktie, bowtie or ascot.
As polyester is essentially a plastic man made fiber and it is a lot cheaper than a silk necktie.

A major plus for polyester is being that it is a man made fiber it absorbs dye's a lot better than silk. It is for this reason that the majority of novelty neckties are printed on polyester rather than silk.

How to tell the difference between Silk and Polyester

Fabric technology has advanced so much over the last decade that it is very difficult to tell the difference between a silk woven necktie and a polyester woven necktie.
There are many ways to test if a necktie is silk or polyester. The quickest way is to look at the content tab as this will state what fabric the necktie is made from. Other more technical ways are available and can be found by researching the web.

So to answer the question of which necktie is best for you a silk necktie or a polyester necktie it is up to the individual.

If you are looking for a necktie that is of a high quality then go for the silk necktie, bowtie or ascot.
If you are looking for a novelty necktie then the polyester necktie will look better as the colors will be richer and brighter.
If on a strict budget then you would definitely want to go with a polyester necktie.

So why not pick up a couple of neckties today. Remember to Dress for Success.

Boy's Neckties - All you need to know

Buyyourties.com a leading online supplier of Men's Neckties, Bowties and Ascots

has added a new selection of boy's solid ties, boy's dot ties, boy's paisley ties and
boy's pattern ties to their ever increasing assortment of boy's ties.

What is a Boy's Neck Tie?

Not to be confused with a young men's necktie a boy's necktie is a lot shorter and narrower than a men's necktie or **young men's necktie. (** 54-56 inches long and 3 - 3.25 inches wide. )

How Long and wide is a Boy's Neck Tie?

Although size varies the standard length for a boy's necktie is 48-50 inches long with a width of 2.75 - 3 inches at the widest point.

What is the age range for a Boy to wear a boy's necktie?

Typically a male is considered a boy between the ages of 6-10 years old. However a good way to see if your little angel would look good in a boy's tie is to measure the length from the top button of his shirt to the waist line where the belt would be. ( You want the tip of the tie when tied to be around the middle of the belt. )

The length you would want is 14 inches - 17 inches. In this way the extra length would be used in the knot and you would have a necktie that looks and hangs perfectly on your angel.

So mom's and dad's why not pick up a couple of neckties for the little one today. Whether it be for a recital, to attend church, a wedding, a family portrait or for your Christmas card your little one will surely stand out.

New Line of Dot Ascots and Solid Ascots

Buyyourties.com a leading online supplier of Men's Neckties, Bowties and Ascots has just received their new line of Solid Ascots and Dot Ascots.

These Dot Ascots and Solid Ascots are printed on a very lightweight Silk therefore making them very comfortable when worn against the skin.

The Ascots are very competeively priced at $26.95 and are individually packed in a plastic sleeve.

The Solid Ascots include all the basic colors as well as a few fashion colors for the Fall Season namely, Chocolate Brown, Purple , Raspberry and Navy Ascots to name but a few.

The same applies to the Dot Ascots where we have used the basic colors ie: raspberry with white dots - black with white dots - navy with white dots.

We have also switched things around and have included color combinations such as Yellow with Black Dots - Purple with White Dots - Red with Navy Dots as well as a Formal White with Red Dots, Navy Dots and Black Dots.

Diamond Tip Bow Ties

BuyYourTies.com has just launched it's line of Diamond Tip Bowties. Having already established ourselves as one of the leaders in the online retail of Neckties and Bowties we have expanded our line of bowties into diamond tip bowties.

What is a Diamond Tip Bow Tie?

It is when the tips of a bow tie are shaped like a diamond. Instead of the outer edges of the bow tie being vertical or slightly curved ( butterfly ) and flat, they come to a point on one side on the under layer of the bow tie while the upper layer remains slightly curved. Also known as a diamond point.

Why would I want a Diamond Tip Bow Tie?

Simply put to stand out and be different.

While the majority of people nowdays are getting into wearing bowties for the first time there are a few aficionado's out there who want to be different. Stay one step ahead.

It's both old school and new school at the same time. Long neglected in fashion, it’s back in style and brings a very hip, updated look to the bow tie.

So pick up a couple today. You will be glad you did.

How do I take care of a Silk Necktie?

As we all know silk is a very delicate fabric and therefore needs to be looked after carefully.

Over the years I have been asked on numerous occasions how to take care of a necktie.

I have listed a few of the most common questions and the answers we generally give to those who ask.

Can I dry clean my Silk Necktie?

Dry cleaning a necktie is NOT recommended. The reason is while dry cleaning may remove a stain the dry cleaners will iron the tie. By doing this the rolled edges of the tie will be ironed flat and what you will get back from the dry cleaner is a clean piece of flat silk.

Can I fold my Necktie?

Generally it is not a good idea to fold your necktie. If you travel and need to take your necktie these are the best ways to transport the tie.
1) Fold the necktie in half and then in half again and keep it in the pocket of your jacket or coat.
2) Roll your necktie. If you do this you will need to get a cylindrical tie case to put the tie in.
3) Purchase a necktie case which will allow you to store a few ties when folded. These cases are light and can be put in any suitcase or travel bag.

A good tip is when you reach your destination hang the ties in the bathroom while taking a shower. The steam will get rid of any wrinkles.


What is the best way to remove a stain or spot from my Necktie?

The answer to this is simple. Don't use your necktie as a cloth or napkin. When eating take your tie off, flip it over your shoulder or tuck it into your shirt and then tuck a napkin in your shirt collar. There is nothing more noticeable than a tie that has a stain on it.

How do I remove a wrinkle from my Necktie?

Wrinkles can be steamed out with a small hand steamer or as previously mentioned hang it in the bathroom while taking a hot shower.
If you try to iron it make sure you put a damp cloth on top of the tie and then with the iron setting on silk or delicate lightly iron the tie. Be careful not to press too hard as you do not want to iron the edges flat.

In conclusion treat your neckties as the delicate piece of clothing they are. Make sure you undo the knot at the end of each day the same way you make it. Carefully!
If you pull the knot to undo it you will stretch the interlining thus causing the tie to lose its shape.

Please keep in mind that these are merely our suggestions. We are not dry cleaners or fashion consultants. Speak to people who wear ties on a daily basis and ask them how they take care of their ties. It is amazing on how creative some people are when it comes to taking care of their belongings.

Silk Tie Printing Process

This article shows the steps involved in printing a piece of raw silk better known as a Greige Good ( See below for definition. ). This needs to be done before a single tie can be made.

The Manufacturing of a necktie is not as simple a process as one thinks. During a trip to China I took a few pictures not of the actual making of the tie but of just of the process of printing a piece of raw silk. I have written a short explanation next to each image.

This is part of the Printing process where a design is printed on raw silk using a series of screens. Each color requires a new screen. This is a very dirty and tedious process. To help with the drying of the ink the temperatures in these printing factories are extremely hot. Roughly about 100+ degrees Fahrenheit.

In this picture is where the dyes which you see in the red containers on the left are put onto a piece of silk to get the color match correct according to the customers color requirements. Workers will lay pieces of raw silk on the table and test different colors to get the right mix for each screen. On the bottom right you will see a few more screens for the particular design resting against the table. Each screen is for a different color. The average printed pattern has about 7-9 colors.

Once the colors are all tested and corrected it's off to the printing table. Raw silk fabric is laid on tables each table being 100ft long. The screen is then laid on the silk and the ink is poured on and spread evenly on the screen. ( Hence the term screen printing. ) The screen is then lifted and moved to the adjacent piece and the process is repeated until the entire length is complete. This process is repeated with each screen which adds another color to the silk until all the colors have been added.

Once the silk has been printed and is completely dry the silk goes to the washing plant where it goes through a washing process to remove all enzymes and particles left on the raw silk. From this image you can see that this is not just a big washing machine but a carefully built washing plant. The silk is fed in on rollers so it is kept flat and straight throughout the washing process.

Once through washing its off to be dried.

Once washed the printed silk goes through a series of dryers on rollers and comes out the other side ready to be sent to the factory where it is made into a necktie, bow tie, Ascot or for that matter any garment that uses a printed silk.

From the above one can see that the simple tie that one wears has gone through transformation from the silkworm it came from to be that elegant tie, or bowtie that you see on BuyYourTies.com.

Definition of Greige Good as referenced above

Textiles that have not received any bleaching, dyeing or finishing treatment after being produced by a textile process (pronounced gray).

New College Stripe Bow Ties in stock.

BuyYourTies.com has just received their new shipment of College Striped Bow Ties. These Striped patterns are perfect for Fraternities and Groups who want to look the same when meeting and represent their chapter wearing it's traditional colors.

From our experience when one chapter buys these bowties and and wear them to a gathering we get a lot of other chapters calling wanting the same.

Uniformity among brothers is what makes one group different from the next. Why not be the trendsetter and purchase a few
College Striped bowties today.

At Buyyourties.com we do our best to have every color combination available for immediate delivery. If you have any suggestions or see some color combinations that we are missing please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us and we will make every effort to fulfill your request.