Ties... Prints or wovens and why

[kolecho]

I like prints for spring/summer, and wovens for fall/winter. I also like grenadines, which I classify as wovens.

I have seen some ties with neat pattern that are part print and part woven. Awesome. Heavy print silk ties are the ultimate luxury IMHO, though hard to find.

 

[LARon]

I have far more prints (mostly Hermes) than wovens, but really like wovens (especially Charvet) for dressier occasions. The prints are my every day business ties.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by EL72

I don't own any prints and have not bought one in at least 10 years. I find the surface interest and texture on wovens so much more attractive, in addition to the nicer knots they tie.
And hence you voted for prints...

 

[Cantabrigian]

Originally Posted by EL72

I don't own any prints and have not bought one in at least 10 years. I find the surface interest and texture on wovens so much more attractive, in addition to the nicer knots they tie.
Voted the same way for the exact same reason (written better than I would have).

 

[Mute]

Lean towards woven but will buy a print tie if I really like it.

 

[jml90]

Originally Posted by skalogre

WHichever strikes my fancy, frankly.
Yup. I like prints when I'm putting on a collar bar.

 

[EL72]

Originally Posted by gdl203

And hence you voted for prints...

I know. Clicked the wrong one

Doh! Can't retract your vote afterwards it seems.

 

[Leaveitothexperts]

I dont like small knots and good prints are not easy to find. You often get nicer woven ties, and of course, the knot, is meatier . . . .

 

[Artisan Fan]

I like both but I went with prints. A nice 40 ounce twill 7 fold (or double 4 as it may be) has a nice drape to it and holds colors well.

There are so many nice wovens that I would never rule that out either.