How A Neckties Is Made In The Modern World

UFACTURING PROCESSthing.
The finest and most impressive ties are intrinsicallyTHE JACQUARD FABRIC
unique. The seven-fold tie is one of the purest designsJacquard fabrics are woven on a pattern-control loom.
used in quality necktie construction. Consisting of justThey have to be cut individually to ensure that the
the silk material folded in on itself to form the body andpattern motifs do not coincide with the tie ends, since
finish of the tie. It is an aficionados dream. The subtlethis heightens the risk of their fraying out.
feel and drape are un-matched. These ties howeverIndividual cutting also guarantees the precise placing of
are very expensive and beyond the reach of moststriped patterns: a detail that the connoisseur will
individuals.appreciate. The cloth for mass production is prepared
The tie we see most commonly these days is still aon machines that slice through more than 100 layers at
hand crafted involving at least 40 separate stages toone time.
form the final result. Most of these steps are done byBASIC ASSEMBLYthe tie begins in two pieces. Which
hand regardless of the size of production.are hemmed on the bias in one of the few mechanical
THE QUALITYoperations in the “hand-made” necktie process.
The Quality of the silk is the first consideration to theThe joint at the neck, or piecing, is pressed flat to
creation of a great necktie. You often hear the termeliminate neckband bulk where is would inconvenience
“Italian silk” and make the common assumptionthe wearer.
that the silk is from Italy. This is not the case. Italy doesINTER-LINING AND SILK FINISHING
not produce Silk. Asia is the worlds supplier of fine silk,Good lining, expertly cut, is the foundation of the
Thai silk being some of the best in the world.superior necktie. It has been traditionally made of pure
The precision of the cut, the stitching and the qualitywool cut on the bias. These days as we have
and the cut of the interlining are also very important.mentioned its more commonly brushed polyester.
What is commonly found in most ties is a weightedApart from forming a firm foundation, it ensures that
brushed polyester usually between 250-450 grams.the tie retains its shape. The silk shell is then wrapped
The higher the number the thicker and stiffer the feelaround the lining and pinned in place every few inches,
of the tie. The thickness of the silk fabric varies little.in an operation comparable to basting in tailoring.
All of these facets play a big part in the quality of theSLIP STITCH AND FINISH
finished product as well as the cost.In this crucial step, the main seam which forms the
THE CUTthe tie fabric has to be cut on the bias for ittube of the tie is completed by hand. Resilient
to work well as a tie material. What this means is thatconstruction is dependant apon loose, even stitching.
the fabric has to be cut at a 45 degree angle to theThe slip-stitch, as it is called, is sewn firmly onto the
grain of the weave. This makes the material flexiblefront and loose at the back to maintain elasticity. This is
and allows a person to tie the tie with ease and helpsa little masterpiece of artistry.
to maintain it’s shape. Very important if youA form is inserted to ensure precisely shaped ends.
want to look good in your tie. Any variation to thePressing is done by hand to avoid a flat dead look.
angle would result in the tie loosing it’s straightThere you have it. A brief exploration of haw a tie is
fall and after use, loosing it’s shape. Not a goodmade.