Tie

When wearing a formal suit, wear a beautiful tie, which is both beautiful and elegant, and gives people a sense of elegance and solemnity. However, the tie that symbolizes civilization is Evolved from uncivilization.

It is said that the tie was invented by British women. It has gone through a long and interesting development process. Britain was originally a country that was backward for a long time. In the Middle Ages, the British relied on pigs, cattle, and mutton as their staple food, and When eating, you don't use a knife, fork or chopsticks, but grab a large piece with your hands and hold it to your mouth to nibble. Since there were no shaving tools at that time, adult men all wore unkempt beards. When eating, they would wipe their beards dirty with their sleeves. Women often have to wash men's greasy clothes. After getting out of trouble, they came up with a countermeasure: hang a piece of cloth under the man's collar, which can be used to wipe his mouth at any time. At the same time, they nailed a few small stones to the cuffs, and whenever the men continued to follow the old habit When you wipe your mouth with your sleeve, you will be scratched by stones. Over time, British men have changed their past uncivilized behaviors, and the cloth hanging under the collar and the small stones on the cuffs have naturally become traditional accessories of British men's jackets. Later, it evolved into a popular decoration - a tie around the neck and buttons on the cuffs, and gradually became a popular style in the world.

Introduction

During the reign of Louis XIV of France, influenced by the style of Roman military uniforms, the royal Croat army gradually became popular in lace-trimmed clothing, with simple knots at the neckline. as decoration. This is the French word Cravate, which is derived from the word Croat.

Gradually, the original bow tie was replaced by a smaller high collar with ruffles on it. A fashionable fashion at the time was to tie a long black ribbon at the bottom of the collar. Later, the tie began to become wider, and this style was popular for nearly a century. In 1930, the form of the tie gradually took on what it is today.

In 1949, according to the regulations of the time, gentlemen without a tie could not enter formal occasions. Gradually, the tie became a special symbol of social status and became popular.

China's Tie Capital - Shengzhou

It is located in the eastern part of Zhejiang, on the upper reaches of the Cao'e River (called Shanxi in ancient times), bordering Hangzhou to the north and Ningbo to the east. The city has a total area of ??1,784 square kilometers. It has a long history, a long history, outstanding people, and beautiful mountains and rivers. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that "the more the mountains and rivers in the southeast are the most beautiful, the more beautiful the scenery is." From ancient times to the present, many literati, celebrities and wise men have visited Shan and left behind many famous places of interest and ancient poems. Among them are Wang Xizhi and Xie Lingyun of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty (Li Bai traveled to Shu in the 12th year of Kaiyuan of the Tang Dynasty (724 AD), and went from Guangling to Yanzhong two years later. In the 14th year of Kaiyuan (726 AD), he wrote "Farewell". Chu Yongzhi Yan Zhong", the poem goes: "Asking about the middle road of Yan, the southeast refers to Yuexiang. The boat goes from Guangling, and the water flows into Kuaiji Chang. The color of bamboo is green under the stream, and the lotus is fragrant in the mirror. When I bid farewell to my grandma, I brush the stone and lie down. Autumn frost. "Li Bai's famous poem "Dream Wandering in the Heavenly Mother's Farewell" I want to dream of Wuyue and fly to the mirror lake moon all night. The lake moon shines on my shadow and sends me to Shanxi River.") Du Fu, Bai Juyi and Lu You and Zhu Xi in the Song Dynasty There are also relics of recreation, settlement, and lectures, as well as famous poems about Shan. Du Fu said in a poem: "The Shan River is so beautiful that you can't forget it." "It can be said to be a portrayal of the ancients' love for Yanxi.

Since ancient times, Shengzhou has been beautiful, prosperous, and talented. In modern times, the people of Shengzhou have given birth to Yue Opera, which is famous at home and abroad, and economists and demographers have emerged. A large number of international celebrities, such as Ma Yinchu, musician Ren Guang, Yue Opera performing artist Yuan Xuefen sisters and world Go champion Ma Xiaochun, have made Shengzhou the "Hometown of Yue Opera", "Hometown of Go", "Road to Tang Poetry" and "Hometown of Ties" , "the hometown of tea", "the hometown of bamboo weaving" and a shining pearl on the "Road of Tang Poetry"

Shengzhou is famous for its beautiful mountains and water, with Siming Mountain and Xibai Mountain running from east to west. Tianmu Mountain and Zhishan Mountain look far to the north and south. The mountains have clear springs, deep valleys, cliffs, and Longtan waterfalls. Shengzhou has a hundred-foot waterfall, a thousand-year-old ancient town, Dalong Valley in eastern Zhejiang, Zhanshan Scenic Area, and Nanshan Lake. Shusheng Garden, Xishan First Floor, Ma Yinchu’s Former Residence, Yue Opera Museum and other scenic spots

Function/function

The tie is like a symbol, showing formality, stability and society. The floor suit is generally used for decoration, to match a suit, and is usually used in formal occasions.

Classification

1. Administrative Series:

Specially designed for white-collar workers, the patterns are mainly eternal polka dots, twills and checkered patterns. The materials are exquisite and distinguished by their elegance and elegance.

2. Evening wear series:

This series pays special attention to the fluorescent effect on the tie. On the deep background color of the tie, the interlaced lines or the bright spots distributed like stars shine brightly, giving it a star-like feel.

3. Casual series:

Relaxed and casual, the decoration of the tie overwhelms the etiquette needs. Therefore, cartoon dolls, flowers, characters, etc. have also climbed onto the tie, specifically used to match T-shirts and casual suits.

4. Trendy series:

Exaggerated colors and weird patterns reveal the deviant nature of this series, making it a favorite among avant-garde people. Purple red, indigo, tile yellow, etc. are its standard colors. Specially designed for men who wear fancy clothes and accessories.

Fabric

1. Classification of tie fabrics:

Generally, it can be roughly divided into yarn-dyed silk ties, printed silk ties, and yarn-dyed polyester ties. Printed polyester tie (anti-silk). With the emergence of new products, there are now some ties made of wool + silk, or 50% silk + 50 polyester, but these types of patterns are not as common as ties made of conventional fabrics. The so-called South Korean silk is actually polyester silk. This is just what some domestic merchants call it. For foreign trade exports, it is 100% POLYESTER.

2. Classification of tie linings:

The linings of ties can be roughly divided into 4 categories according to their ingredients: polyester lining, grapefruit silk lining, wool lining, wool or grapefruit silk +Polyester blend. Originally, ties should be all lined with polyester, which is durable and suitable for the characteristics of the tie. Grapefruit silk linings and wool linings are basically used for export to the United States. Due to the quota system at that time, ties exported to the United States must use natural raw materials for citrus silk linings and wool linings. As of last year, the quota was lifted, but American customers still continue to use grapefruit silk and wool linings. The hand feel is relatively soft, which is the characteristic of grapefruit silk-lined and wool-lined ties. However, for domestic consumers, polyester-lined ties are actually more suitable. Ties lined with grapefruit silk or wool can be worn less frequently and are easily deformed. Because the consumption level in the United States is higher than that in China, they usually buy a dozen ties and tie each tie no more than 5 times.

3. Identification of tie raw materials:

Due to improvements in post-processing technology, some of silk ties and polyester ties cannot be distinguished by touch or with the naked eye. So the general difference between these two is the method of burning with fire. Generally, you can dig out a little bit of fabric from the stitching at the small end of the tie, and burn it with a lighter to clear it up. The polyester fibers that form hard lumps when exposed to the flames, and the silk fibers that turn into powder, are relatively simple and commonly used. method. Note that it is enough to only burn the threads, but it will not be good if you burn the tie!

4. The difference between linings:

You can generally see it with your eyes. Polyester lining is basically white. Pomelo silk lining, usually black or dark yellow. Wool lining, usually yellow. If you still can't tell the difference, you can use the same method to distinguish tie fabrics. The principle is that natural raw materials turn into carbon when exposed to fire, so natural fabrics are more environmentally friendly.

Characteristics

1. Silk fabrics are thicker, have full colors, and have a three-dimensional feel. The fabrics have a better hand feel. Silk printed fabrics are thinner, have a better hand feel, bright colors, and good gloss. .

2. Chemical fiber fabrics are rough and hard to the touch, but have good gloss.

3. Blended fabrics are similar to chemical fiber fabrics.

Production process

1. Tie design:

Yand-dyed tie: The pattern you design or come up with must have a certain regularity, and then use special software for tie design. According to the pattern, design the software or pattern that can be used on the fabric loom. .

Printed ties: There are no specific requirements for patterns. As long as you can think of it, it can be printed. For printing, you must first make a film, which is usually called film, and then make it into a pattern. .

2． Tie fabrics:

Yand-dyed tie: It is machine-woven from dyed silk, so the fabric looks more three-dimensional.

Printed tie: It is made of formed white fabric and printed with pigments. It feels softer and has various colors and is brighter.

3. Cutting:

First, cut the fabric into the shape of a tie. Note that it must be cut at a 45-degree angle. The fabric determines the length of the tie.

Then, the lining of the tie must be cut, usually polyester, silk or wool. The shape of the tie depends on the lining. It is generally divided into straight tie type, small bottle type, and large bottle type. It depends on personal preference.

Finally, you need to cut the lining of the tie (the fabric on the back of the big end of the tie). Some ties are usually used to mark the brand here, but now it is common to use regular thin dots. Silly. In order to reflect the grade of the tie, some use the same fabric as the tie to make the silk lining, so the cost of the fabric is very different.

4. The steps for workers to process and shape ties:

Use a flat car to connect the fabrics, then combine the silk lining with the fabrics, and then put in the lining. The ironer wraps the fabric around the lining, and the seamstress uses a needle to tie the tie. The fabric and the inner lining are sewn together (that is, the line in the middle of the back of the tie), and then the tie is ironed and shaped using steam.

5. The final auxiliary process:

Setting on the trademark, or attaching the tie (that is, a short strip of fabric with the same pattern as the tie above the trademark).

Maintenance methods

1. Please untie the tie immediately after use and gently remove it from the knot. Avoid pulling the surface fabric and lining hard to avoid fiber breakage and permanent wrinkles. fold.

2. Every time after wearing and untying the knot, please fold the tie in half and lay it flat or hang it up with the tie, and pay attention to whether the place where it is placed is smooth to avoid scratching the tie.

3. When driving and wearing a seat belt, do not tie the tie inside the seat belt to avoid wrinkles.

4. After wearing the same tie once, please wear it after a few days, and first place the tie in a humid place or spray a little water to restore the wrinkles to its original shape before wearing it again. Place flat or hang in a dry place.

5. If it is stained with dirt, dry clean it immediately. When dealing with wrinkles, please use a steam iron at low temperature to smooth them out. Washing and high-temperature ironing can easily cause deformation and damage.

Washing method

1. Washing method:

Because the tie fabric and lining are made of different materials, it is easy to wrinkle after washing, and it is also easy to damage the surface of the tie. To reduce the luster of the tie, do not put the entire tie into water for washing. It is best to use dry cleaning. The knotted area of ??the tie is easily stained with dirt. You can put it in a basin filled with gasoline and rub or brush it with your hands. For other places with dirt, just wipe it with a cloth dipped in gasoline.

2. Washing raw materials:

If you dry clean yourself, the washing raw materials should be high-purity alcohol or colorless solvent gasoline above 120#.

3. Washing:

Soak the silk tie for about ten minutes; use a smooth, thorn-free stick to gently tap the stained area of ??the tie. If the stained area is too large, use your hands to gently remove it. Knead gently; rinse with clean water and hang on a hanger. After the solvent has evaporated, if there are still a lot of stains on the tie, you can use a soft-bristled brush dipped in water to gently scrub it.

4. Ironing:

When ironing, use cardboard to cut into a tie shape or use a piece of white paper to fold into a tie shape, stuff it into the lining of the tie, and then Iron gently to prevent too much ironing on all sides. You can also iron it openly without a pad, but it is better to use low to medium temperature and iron at a fast speed to avoid yellowing and "aurora" phenomenon. If the tie has For slight wrinkles, roll it tightly around a clean wine bottle and the wrinkles will disappear in the next day.

6. Storage:

Do not expose the tie to the sun to prevent it from yellowing and discoloration. Store ties in a dry place and do not put mothballs to prevent moths. When collecting, it is best to iron it first to achieve the purpose of insecticide, sterilization and moth prevention. It is best to hang the tie on a hanger and cover it with a cloth bag to prevent dust.

For several stubborn stains that are easy to stick to ties, I have summarized some simple tips:

1. Remove printing oil stains:

Use Apply a mixture of soap and gasoline (without water) on the stain, scrub gently to dissolve it and fall off, then wash with soapy water and rinse with clean water. If it has been washed with soap and the grease has been removed but the color is still there, it should be faded. Use bleaching powder or insurance powder (for silk ties) to remove color stains.

2. Remove blood and milk stains:

Crush carrots and mix with salt, apply on the tie stained with blood and milk stains, rub gently, and then rinse with water.

3. Remove tea and coffee stains:

If coffee or tea is spilled on your tie, take it off immediately and wash it with hot water, and it can be washed clean. If the stain has dried, you will need to use more complicated methods to wash it. Apply a mixed solution of glycerin and egg yolk to the stained area, wait for it to dry slightly, and then wash it with clean water.

Choose a tie

1. A truly good tie must use a lot of hand-sewing skills, such as the stitching of the surface fabric and the inside. A good tie will use hand-stitching skills, so The tie itself will be particularly smooth and supple. When you gently pull on both sides of the tie, it will have hand-sewn stretchability. Therefore, when you actually tie the tie, you will have the flexibility to adjust the tie.

2. The tip of the tie is 90 degrees, which is divided into two isosceles triangles by the middle line. If it is not such a structure, the entire sense of balance will be lost, destroying the beauty of the tie.

3. The correct cutting pattern and suitable fabric will directly affect the appearance of the bow tie. Improper fabric or inner sewing will prevent the bow tie from having a balanced aesthetic.

There are quite a few places where you can buy ties in China. The more upscale ones are in the men’s clothing department of department stores, while the cheaper ones are sold at night market stalls and even on arcades outside office buildings. No matter whether you spend money to buy as expensive as 3,000 or 4,000 yuan a piece or as cheap as 3 pieces, 50 yuan, a few basic principles for distinguishing good from bad always remain the same. So the next time you have a chance to pick out a tie, don’t just notice the changes in pattern and color, pay attention to some other little details as well!

How to match

The matching of shirts and ties is a science. If they are not matched properly, it may destroy the overall feeling, but if they are matched skillfully, they can capture everyone's attention. vision, and appear to be unique. The tie always plays a leading role because it is the most eye-catching part of the outfit. Generally speaking, you should first focus on matching the tie with the suit jacket. From a more sophisticated point of view, the color of the jacket should become the basic color of the tie.

White shirts look great on every man, are suitable for various occasions, and will never go out of style, so every man should prepare at least one changeable white shirt, which can be worn with a variety of lively A tie with a bold color or pattern goes well with it. A timeless and stylish combination is a white or light blue shirt with a solid color or brightly patterned tie. This is a timeless combination.

In the way of matching clothes, simplicity always pleases. If you're not confident about your taste in tie choices, don't try to be unconventional. You know, most men have a bad feeling about patterns. Not only that, you never know who your "different" taste might offend. The matching of shirt and tie also reflects your sophistication in dealing with people to some extent.

Every man should have at least one white or light blue button-up shirt with a collar. In terms of ties, there should be at least one plain navy blue or burgundy tie for daytime use. There should also be a silk jacquard tie or a pure black tie to be used instead of a tie when attending a formal dinner.

Color matching of ties with suits and shirts

Generally speaking from the perspective of color matching, the following points should be noted:

①. Wear a black suit Mainly white shirts and light-colored shirts, with ties in gray, blue, green and other colors that coordinate with the shirts.

②. Gray suit, can be paired with gray, green, yellow and brick-colored ties, and light-colored shirts mainly white.

③. Dark blue suits can be paired with blue, carmine and orange ties, and white and bright blue shirts.

④. Blue suits can be worn with dark blue, gray, rouge, yellow and brick ties, and pink, cream, silver gray and bright blue shirts.

⑤. Brown suits can be worn with dark brown, gray, green and yellow ties, and white, gray, silver and bright brown shirts.

⑥. Green suits can be paired with yellow, brown, brick-colored ties and bright silver-gray, blue, brown and silver-gray shirts.

⑦. If you choose a tie with multiple colors and patterns, pay attention to the fact that if any color in the pattern can be the same color as the shirt or suit, the effect will be even better.

The pattern matching of ties with suits and shirts

Here is a first explanation of the meaning of the tie pattern:

1. Twill represents bravery

2. Squares represent enthusiasm

3. Floral flowers represent thoughtfulness

4. Vertical lines represent comfort

5. Horizontal lines appear stable

6. Corrugated lines represent liveliness and jumping

7. Circles represent fullness and maturity

From the perspective of pattern matching, you only need to master a few principles to match a shirt with a tie. It will save you a lot of trouble.

Do not match patterns of the same type. Do not match a plaid suit with a plaid shirt and plaid tie. If you wear a dark plaid suit, it will look great with a plain or striped or patterned shirt and tie. Pair a plaid shirt with a twill tie, and a straight-grain shirt with a plaid pattern tie. Although they are both straight lines, they have changes in the direction of the grain, so they are not monotonous. Dark plaid shirt with patterned tie. The dark grid can be treated as a plain color here, and a printed or patterned tie is best paired with a plain-colored shirt. If paired with a plaid or striped shirt, it will be a bit dazzling.

The matching of ties and shirt collars

In addition to the matching of colors and patterns, special attention should be paid to the matching of ties and shirt collars. There are many commonly used methods of tying ties (see details Tie knotting method), so which one should be used in daily life? Under normal circumstances, in addition to being affected by fashion factors (such as the width of the suit lapel affecting the width of the tie, which in turn affects the size of the tie knot), it is mainly based on the shape of the collar of the shirt you are wearing (the size of the angle between the collar tips). To choose, the men's shirts on the market now have the following types in terms of collar shape:

⑴. Standard collar (regularcoIlar)

Because the collar shape is ordinary, it is the most popular. Easy to match, you can try to match it with any tie, and you don’t have to be picky about the pattern of the tie.

⑵. Wide spread collar (also called Windsor collar)

This collar shape is suitable for wearing a Windsor knot tie, and is generally consistent with British-style suits. Match. It was the Duke of Windsor who took the lead in its rise. However, in recent years, it has been popular to match shirts with open-angle collars to slightly smaller half-Windsor bow ties. This combination can reflect the sophisticated modern trends in recent years in retro style.

⑶. Button-down collar

The angle between the collar tips of this collar shape is generally equal to or smaller than the standard collar shape, so it is suitable for tying a half Windsor knot or Ordinary knot.

⑷. Tad collar (tad collar)

This type of collar has a small angle, so it is usually tied with an ordinary knot.

⑸. Pinhole collar (pinhole colIar)

Suitable for tying ordinary knots.

⑹. Small square collar (shrot point coIlar)

Usually tied with a half Windsor knot or an ordinary knot.

⑺. Wing collar

Usually tied with a bow tie instead of an ordinary tie.

⑻. Standup collar

Usually no tie.

Tie knotting method

1. Ordinary knot (also known as: single knot or flat knot)

The classical form of tie knot. This is the most commonly used knotting method. It's so easy to tie and untie knots. Perfect for most ties and almost all shirt collars. Finally, in order to tie the single knot well, you need to pay attention to: the tie knot should harmoniously match the shirt collar. It should be neither too tight nor too loose around the shirt collar. The widest part of the tie (i.e. in front of the "widest point") should be at the waistband.

2. Double single knot type (also known as: double ring knot)

Double single knot is similar to single knot. Their difference is that the former has two knots, that is, two loops. This knot is suitable for shorter men, it is suitable for Italian collars and slightly thinner ties and is simple and easy to make.

3. Windsor knot

The Windsor knot, popularized by the Duke of Windsor, is a very British and beautiful tie knot. Its bulk makes it suitable for wearing on widely spaced collars (such as Italian collars) and on very thin ties. This knot needs to be tied very symmetrically to be successful. It's a bit complicated to operate.

4. Half Windsor Knot

The Half Windsor Knot is slightly thinner than the Windsor Knot and is easier to make. It is perfect for thin ties, fine silks and open collars.

5. Summary

As the name suggests, it looks small, so it is suitable for thick ties (such as silk fabrics) and tight-buttoned collars. Be careful not to forget to turn part of the tie 180 degrees (see diagram below), this knot is very easy to make.

6. Cross knot

Suitable for small ties, it is beautiful but troublesome to tie.

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