Tie Culture
A necktie is a piece of cloth hanging around the neck. It is usually a dress requirement for businessmen and probably the most common men's wear in the world, along with suit. Ties are very related to their times, reflective of trends in society.

1. Fabrics
Generally fine wool fabric is used for lining and/or interlining, and 100% silk fabric for outer envelope in high quality necktie, to give a well-shaped and stretchable knot. Among the pure silk fabrics, twill is most widely used for its light, plain effect.

2. Pattern
Simply pattern designs -- stripes, dots, monotonous geometric graph or even pattern-less design -- are most common. More vivid approach is generally not preferred. Thin men are recommended to wear densely patterned neckties, and others stripes or simple patterns. Dots and stripes are always the mainstream.

3. Size
The width and length of the necktie is very important. Normally, wide ties fit fit broad-faced men and narrow ties fit narrow-faced men. When tied, the end of the tie should touch your belt.

Washing & Ironning
Water wash
Polyester blend tie can be washed with water. To avoid shrinkage, insert an identical sized hard paper into the tie. Spray water onto the tie, apply cleaner to the stain and brush it away, rinse with water, and hang dry (avoid direct sunlight).
Dry wash
Silk tie can only be dry washed. Soak the tie in ethanol or washing solvent for 10 minutes, tap the stain or rub it with hand gently, rinse with water, and hang dry.
Ironning
Insert an identical sized hard paper into the tie. Iron at 70ˇăC quickly and evenly, preferably with steaming. Hard ironing flattens the body and can cause the material to shine.