Boy's Easter Ties

Easter is a time of joy and celebration when family and friends gather together,celebrate, and bring good cheer to one and all. This time of year people tend to smile more often, greet each other more often and wear brighter clothing to reflect not only the arrival of spring, but to be more cheerful and have a positive perspective on life, in general. Easter blessings are truly what this season brings. Driving around town or at the mall you will instantly see more colorful and brighter reds, greens and yellows in peoples’ outfits. Some people like to inject even a bit of color into drab gray suits just to reflect the spirit of the season.

This definitely holds true when it comes to children’s fashion. While kids normally wear bright colors anyway, Easter presents an occasion to dress with more vibrant spring colors. Given that kids will be attending spring break parties, and Church services, fashion houses have recognized the high demand for kids Colorful Easter Ties. Whereas silk ties usually were made in a one size fits all variety in ordinary colors, kids’ version of these adult accessories are much more fun. Children’s ties come in different colors and materials, as well. Combinations of materials like silk or micro fiber make Boy's Bow Ties perfect for this spring season. For instance, this solid Easter bow tie uses a micro fiber to deliver the right design. So when you look around this Easter season you will notice fresh new colors for spring.

Aim to impress with matching a tie correctly

Neckties make the man. Regardless of it being for a business meeting, job interview, formal event or to wear casually with a pair of jeans the tie completes the outfit.
It is important to know how to co-ordinate the tie with the outfit and what kind of tie is appropriate for an event. Another important aspect of the tie is the correct length. Ideally the widest part of the tie should lie in the middle of the belt buckle. This being said it is important for tall and/or bigger men to wear an extra long tie rather than a regular length tie. Larger men should look for ties that are about 64 inches in length. Buyyourties.com has over 250 extra long ties in every color and pattern for you to select from

While there are many ways to match the correct shirt and tie. Special attention should be placed on the color of the tie and the type of pattern. Just about any tie goes well with a solid shirt. The key is to select a tie with a matching base color as the shirt, for example, if you are going to be wearing a cream shirt then select a tie with a cream or brown base color. Use the color of your suit or pants to help you select the accent colors of the tie so that they co-ordinate well.

If you are still unsure of what type of tie you should select get help from your wife, girlfriend or in some cases even your mother. Woman love to dress their men. Trust us on this.

MicroFiber

Is Microfiber replacing Silk?

Some Fashion Experts would say yes and the proof is on the tag. I bet the majority of you have articles of clothing made from microfiber and don't even know it. Next time you slip on a pair of slacks, jacket, shirt and tie flip the tag over and take a look at what your clothes are made of. You will definitely be surprised.

Do You Dress Your Age?

Age is obviously an issue in men's fashion but doesn't have to stop you from looking stylish. “The key is choosing the right look for you as an individual without giving that mutton dressed as lamb impression” (JC Campbell). Style and fashion are not just for the young man. Here are a few tips to help you achieve your unique look.

Try and wear clothes that fit properly. The worst thing you can do is wear a shirt that is two sizes to small or a pair of pants hanging off your rear. Put on that tapered shirt or that perfectly tailored suit.

Try and not go overboard with accessories. “The accessories that you use should blend in with the color scheme you are wearing and just add hints of color in areas you want them to, such as scarves, ties, cravats, pocket handkerchiefs, etc.” (Rachelle de Bretagne)

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).

Wedding Colors - Fall and Winter 2009

As we come out of the Spring and Summer Wedding season we start to look ahead to the 2009 Fall and Winter wedding season.

It is important to plan ahead and decide on your colors and themes. Suppliers of wedding accessories sell out quickly and one is left having to settle for their second choice. This is your day why settle for second best.

Looking ahead here is a guide of this Fall and Winters Wedding Colors.

Burnt Orange is a very popular Fall color. Orange co-ordinates well with shades of
Red and Burgundy, Green, Blue, Taupe and Plum.

Winter colors for 2009 are shades of Red and Burgandy accented with Silver, Cream and Gold.

Remember not to try and match your groom and groomsmen to the bride and bridesmaids. Co-ordinate the colors. Your wedding planner will be able to advise you on what colors will work best with each other.

Good luck and Enjoy!

Disclaimer: BuyYourties.com are not wedding consultants and everything in our blogs our own opinions based on our research. We suggest if you are looking for expert advice to contact a professional wedding consultant .

BuyYourTies.com - Our Story

Everyone has a story so for those of you interested here is mine:

My great uncle together with his brother ( my grandfather ) started manufacturing neckties in South Africa way back in 1938. Naturally my father went into the business so it seems like I was destined for a life of Neckwear.

While my friends were at college becoming doctors, lawyers and accountants I had the privilege of working as a salesman for the largest neckwear company in America ( if not the world ). For me this was better than any college education. I was taught everything from how a quality necktie is made to how it is merchandised in a store and finally sold to the consumer.

I took this education and in 1997 started a small wholesale neckwear company in my garage and started manufacturing neckties in China.

In 2000 a friend joined me and together we set out travelling to mens stores across America and showing at trade shows. We were relentless. We hardly ever came home and when we did we spent all our time unloading neckties and packing orders. We just figured that we would outwork everybody.

The rest is history. After a couple of tedious trips to China and a huge learning curve we started gaining a significant amount of market share from other more established manufacturers.

We were successful and more importantly very profitable.

In March 2005 after spending the better part of 8 years travelling and reaching my goals I got bored and needed a new challenge. My friend took over the company and I set out to try my luck as an online retailer.

One month later I started BuyYourTies.com. It has now been 3 years and BuyYourTies.com has established itself as one of the largest and most diverse suppliers of Neck Ties and Bow Ties on the web. Besides purchasing neckwear from other suppliers we are also a manufacture all of our own Fashion, X-Longs , Bow ties and Novelty Ties.

It is my belief that by continually providing superior product and service to the consumer we will grow from strength to strength. You can feel confident that any item you order from BuyYourTies.com will be of the highest quality and at a great value.

Regards, Robert

New Website is launched April21, 2009

BuyYourTies.com Launches New Website.

After 3 years of being online and making many mistakes, listening to our customers requests as well as researching the new technologies available for web developers we are proud to announce the launch of our new web-site.

Customers are going to find buyyourties.com easier to navigate and very user friendly.

Image zoom over feature - a customer can view the tie detail as well as being able to also with the click of the mouse have a zoomed in image appear on their screen.

Bookmark this page - Now a customer with a click of a button can add the page or website to their favorites.

Send to a friend feature - Every page now has a box whereby a customer can eneter a frieds e-mail address and have the page or image they are looking at sent directly to the friends e-mail.

An automated shopping cart that will automatically calculate free ties. No more having to enter the free tie style numbers in the message box.

A one page checkout - thias makes for a quicker less frustrating checkout process.

New Blogs updating you on everything from company news to industry news.

A very informative Question and Answer page. 99.9% of your questions will be answered for you right away.

If you have the 0.1% of the questions we haven’t answered you can call our toll free number and let us know and we will gladly add it. We are sure you will enjoy your shopping experience. If you have any suggestions on how we can further improve our website you can call us or e-mail us and we will gladly listen to your suggestion.

BuyYourTies.com Mission Statement

Every company should have a mission statement so here is ours in a single sentence as we will let our product do the talking.

" BuyYourTies.com promises to provide to their customers superb service and a diverse line of Neckties and Men's and Woman's accessories at a value price while maintaing the highest quality of manufacturing and materials. "

That being said BuyYourties.com understands that the customer has many options to shop online. The truth is there are many good companies making every type of product from A-Z.

What seperates Buyyourties.com from the competition is we guarantee our quality, service and ** prices to be among the best** online.

We back this with our 30 day money back guarantee.

** prices to be among the best** - this term does not mean the cheapest but merely very competitive to all the other websites.

What tie should I buy?

Your tie should be contrast the color of your shirt.

The main color of a patterned tie should complement your suit and the secondary color should pick up the color in your shirt. Remember the color of your tie should not clash but the colors should not be so similar ( monotonal )that they fade into the suit.

Avoid wearing a striped tie with a striped shirt. Solid Ties are best worn with these styles of shirts.

The general width of a tie is 3.50 – 3.75 inches at the widest part of the tie. In the past few years there has been a growing trend especially amongst young men to wear skinnier ties that are approximately 2.50 – 2.75 inches wide.