How to wash ties?

[Specs]

I figured this would be talked about more but my search didn't help me find much on this topic.

I have a tie from Brooks Brothers. It has a small stain from tomato sauce on it. I wiped it off with some water and now looks like a small spot that is slightly discolored. How should I go about washing it? I was thinking of putting some spot remover on and then washing it by hand but I am not sure if that will damage the tie? The spot is barely noticeable except to me so not washing it at all is also an option.

 

[teddieriley]

Dry clean.

 

[deranged]

try tide to go on backside and see how the frabric reacts for a couple of days. if it doesn't get discoloured, then use on the spot.

 

[SpallaCamiccia]

Originally Posted by teddieriley

Dry clean.

Just for curiosity, what would happen if you ever " wash " a silk tie or a wool jacket on the machine?

What would be the result?

 

[forsbergacct2000]

You will almost certainly ruin the tie if you try to wash it.

Dry cleaners can sometimes get the stain out, but frequently they will press your tie way too flat in the process. (I luckily have one I can trust with ties.)

It's sad, but unless you can possibly send it to tie crafters, you may have to move on to another tie.

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by SpallaCamiccia

Just for curiosity, what would happen if you ever " wash " a silk tie or a wool jacket on the machine? What would be the result?

Washing in water will cause stretching in silk and shrinking in wool (in general).

 

[onix]

Also, to answer the OP:

- Most effective, and reliable, but expensive way is to use TieCrafters.com
- Cheaper and easiest way to do is dry cleaning. But make sure that your drycleaner will not press the ties flat.
- A respectable member here told me that he put his ties in a laundry bag, and wash them in normal cycles. Well, I still highly doubt that, so I will not suggest this way. If you feel adventurous, try it, and let us know the result.

 

[SpallaCamiccia]

Originally Posted by onix

Also, to answer the OP:

- Most effective, and reliable, but expensive way is to use TieCrafters.com
- Cheaper and easiest way to do is dry cleaning. But make sure that your drycleaner will not press the ties flat.
- A respectable member here told me that he put his ties in a laundry bag, and wash them in normal cycles. Well, I still highly doubt that, so I will not suggest this way. If you feel adventurous, try it, and let us know the result.

What would happen if they press flat the tie?

It would crease in borders ?

 

[taxgenius]

Originally Posted by onix

Also, to answer the OP:

- Most effective, and reliable, but expensive way is to use TieCrafters.com
- Cheaper and easiest way to do is dry cleaning. But make sure that your drycleaner will not press the ties flat.

Agree. I use dry cleaners if the tie isn't expensive, but otherwise, I use tiecrafters and pay aprx $15.

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by SpallaCamiccia

What would happen if they press flat the tie? It would crease in borders ?
Yes, it creases the borders. Does that matter? Well, it's the same with rolled edge vs flat edge in pocket square, roll lapel vs flat pressed lapel...

 

[dmac]

Originally Posted by onix

- A respectable member here told me that he put his ties in a laundry bag, and wash them in normal cycles. Well, I still highly doubt that, so I will not suggest this way. If you feel adventurous, try it, and let us know the result.

Interesting idea. I may try to with an older tie if the need ever arises. Would be leery to try with some of my newer ties.

 

[SpallaCamiccia]

Originally Posted by onix

Yes, it creases the borders. Does that matter? Well, it's the same with rolled edge vs flat edge in pocket square, roll lapel vs flat pressed lapel...
Yes I know that but curiously Armani black label jacket lapels ,those v shaped are flat pressed and cost +3600 euros. How is that ? ( Not defending those, just asking to learn )

 

[poorsod]

http://www.tiecrafters.com/

 

[gotlighters]

be careful next time...

just dry clean it.

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by SpallaCamiccia

Yes I know that but curiously Armani black label jacket lapels ,those v shaped are flat pressed and cost +3600 euros.

How is that ? ( Not defending those, just asking to learn )

All of those rolled, pick stitched lapels, etc.,.. are small little details that show workmanship and care about details of the makers. It's also personal sartorial taste. They have little to do with the price of the piece of garment. Many suit makers pay attention to those details, but many may not.