Manufacturing Process Woven Ties All of our woven ties are 59 inches long ( X-Longs are 64 inches ). The silk is woven on state of the art looms. All of the silk is woven at between 80 picks per centimeter which ensures a very tight weave. Lesser quality ties are usually woven with about 50 picks per centimeter. Printed Ties All of our printed ties are 59 inches long ( X-Longs are 64 inches ). These ties are made using the highest quality silk jacquards. This process is more complex than the weaving process as screens are made and many different colors are used to get the finished fabric.  The silk is then washed and sent to the manufacturing plant to get made into ties. Silk Washing Once the silk is woven or printed it is then washed. This step is very important in the initial process as all excess enzymes are removed from the silk and directly effects the softness of the silk that is sent to manufacturing. Silk Drying This is the last step. The silk is dried and the put onto rolls and sent to the factories to be manufactured into neckties. Interlining All of our ties contain a blend of a Polyester and Wool interlining. This blend gives the ties the resilience to bounce back to their original shape with few creases after a knot is tied and the tie is worn for a long period of time. Jacquard Tipping The tipping is the fabric that covers the bottom pocket on the back of the tie. Tipping comes in many forms. One being a Jacquard fabric. This is usually an inexpensive polyester. Most manufacturers will use this as it helps keep costs low and is seldom seen . Self Fabric Tipping (For the tie aficionado) This tipping is made of the same silk fabric as the tie. This tipping is used to give the tie a more expensive and luxurious look and feel. Most manufacturers of better neckwear usually use this self tipping method to separate their product from the rest. While looking good a lot more silk fabric is used and this generally adds to the cost of the tie.   Self Center Loop ,Label and Bar-Tack The self center loop label and bar-tack add the finishing touches to the tie. The self loop is made of the same fabric as the tie and is hand sewn into the tie. The label is the brand name. Both serve as a keeper for the small end of the tie. The bar tack is hand stitched or braided and then hand sewn to the tie. It is sewn on the back of the tie and serves to hold the folded edges together so the interlining is not exposed.