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June 15, 2020 3 min read
Picture this: You go into a department store and find a tie that looks so classy, even Sean Connery would respect you. Everything about the tie seems greatâit feels good, the stitching looks exceptional, and the price is 200 dolâ200 dollars?! Thatâs insane.
Weâre not saying that expensive ties arenât good; a lot of them are. But a lot of them are only expensive because of the brand, while the quality is mediocre, at best. Luckily, you donât have to spend a crazy amount just to get a good tie. Continue reading to learn the hallmarks of a quality tie, and youâll be showing those expensive brands whoâs boss.
Thereâs a preconceived notion that only silk ties are truly high-quality. Traditionally speaking, yes, this is absolutely true. Years ago, the only material alternatives available were either extremely cheap and would never last or ridiculously expensive. That said, times have changed, and while silk ties remain great, there are plenty of modern alternativesâespecially if youâre looking for a tie that lasts. The price doesnât determine the quality of a material. We use modern polyester, which is soft, durable, machine washable, and, of course, snag-proof. Take that, silk!
A quality tie will have a 45-degree cut on the bias, allowing the tie to lay correctly. From there, you can debate if four-in-hand or six- and seven-fold ties are better. Weâre not going to settle that argument because itâs been going on for decades, and we simply donât have the time for that. Plus, there are good and bad qualities to both options, and thereâs no right or wrong answer.
Another indicator that a tie is high-quality is its stitching. There are several types of stitches, but in general, you donât want to see any thread coming out of the stitching. You wonât see any stitching coming loose on a Tough Tie because we use iron-lock stitching.
Thatâs right, not every tie has to be boring like those in your grandpaâs collection. Of course, you can find a quality tie in the material, construction, and stitching. However, the tie should also have some cool features andâmost importantlyâmake you feel confident. Weâve never met a guy that genuinely enjoys taking his shirts and ties to the dry cleaner. We donât blame you, but sometimes life happens, and you spill something on your tie. Thatâs why all our ties are liquid-repellent and machine-washable. Youâre welcome.
Plus, whether we want to admit it or not, weâre all totally addicted to our phones and hate getting smears and fingerprints on our screens. Weâve incorporated a screen-safe cloth on the tip of all our ties so you can easily do away with any smudges. Of course, we want anybody that wears our ties to feel great in them, which is why we created dozens of designs for you to choose from.
The hallmarks of a quality tie are not only in the construction and material but so much more. We believe ties should be high-quality, affordable, and of course, awesome! You can totally wear any tie you want if youâre confident enough. Plus, if youâre wearing a Tough Tie, you donât have to worry about life completely ruining your tie. Throw the tie in the wash, and itâll be like new.
If this all sounds good to you, get yourself some modern menâs ties from Tough Apparel. We hated taking our ties to the cleaners just because life got the best of them again, so we created a life-proof tie. Try it out for yourself. Contact us today for more information!
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