Neckties
have been man's favorite fashion accessories since a long time. They are
available in innumerable designs and a number of man made and natural
fabrics. Neckties have undergone a lot of changes in the last century in
terms of designing and styling. History of Neckties
Neckties were worn by soldiers during the 17th century. According to historians, Croatian mercenaries, visited Louis XIV for celebrating their victory over Turkey. The King was so impressed by the colored silk scarfs worn by the soldiers around their neck that he adopted the fashion himself. The soldiers, also called the Royal Cravattes (derived from the Croatian word kravate), gave their name to this popular fashion accessory.
Cravat was the basis of the modern necktie that became popular in the early 19th century. They were worn by the rich starta and the aristocracy. It was only during the second half of the 19th century that necktie beacame popular as a men's fashion accessory.
Necktie Fabrics
Neckties are manufactured in a number of natural and synthetic fabrics including:
- Acetate
- Cotton
- Linen
- Nylon
- Polyester
- Rayon
- Ramie
- Silk
- Wool and wool blends
- Manual cutters
- Electric scissors
- Automatic fabric spreaders
- CAD laser cutters
- Weaving machines
- Sewing machines
- Tipping presses
- Tie turners
- Labeling machines
- Tacking machines
- Finish-pressing machines
- Automatic tipping machines
- Packing machines
Manufacturers are focusing on the quality of neckties to ensure the best product in terms of fabric quality, designing, stitching and finishing. Quality inspection involves visual and tactile inspection of the ties. This also includes checking for any weaving & printing defects on ties. There are separate tests for checking the elasticity and flexibility of the finished product.
Leading necktie manufacturers are also subcontracting necktie quality testing and control to specialist firms that have the required experience and equipment to undertake various quality tests.
Necktie Quality Tests
Some of the tests being undertaken by firms are:
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Manufacturing Regions
China and Thailand are one of the largest manufacturing countries for high quality silk neckties. China is also one of the major producers of low-end polyester ties that cost less than US $1. Shengzhou, one of the leading city in the country is the necktie production base, having a concentration of nearly 1000 companies engaged in the business. Italy is known for designing and manufacturing the best neckties for men. China and Brazil are one of the largest suppliers of raw silk used for manufacturing men's ties.
Necktie Measurement
- Normal necktie: between 53 to 57 inches in length.
- Extra long necktie: between 60 to 62 inches in length (These ties are especially made for tall men)
- Student Necktie: between 48 and 50 inches in length.