Pressing a tie?

[StylenotFashion]

I have a woven rep stripe tie with (shield) type medalions from RL Polo. While traveling the tie was rumpled and I'm not sure if I can steam it or press it? Anyone have suggestions?

 

[mt_spiffy]

Just hang it up, particularly in the bathroom if someone is showering (steam). But hang it overnight, most of the wrinkles should fall out.

 

[StylenotFashion]

I have a hanging tie rack and so far it's been no help. Is it ok to steam the silk without fear of water spots?

 

[mt_spiffy]

I would steam it from a brief distance, like 2" away. But I'm not an expert, I only know from my own personal experience.

 

[tlmusic]

+1 to steaming

Check out this recent thread on the perils of ironed neckties:

http://styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=60732

 

[Saltwater Wrangler]

I'm wary about steaming things myself. As mentioned earlier, I use the ol' shower steam trick and it works on about everything, from ties to chinos.

 

[mt_spiffy]

I use the shower, or use a steam iron without it actually touching the fabric, like from 2" away. My girlfriend swears by ironing with a towel between the iron and the fabric.