KABUCHI SCHOOL OF TIE - HOW TO TIE A TIE

1. The Four in hand Knot

The four in hand knot is probably the most popular type of Tie knots. It is best suited for a standard button down dress shirt and works best with Ties made from silk.

2. The Half Windsor knot

The Half knot is a medium symmetrical and triangular knot that is considered more formal than the four in hand 

To tie the Half Windsor Knot, select a necktie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror. Then simply follow the steps below:

3. The Windsor knot

The Windsor knot is a wide triangular knot usually worn on formal occasions, it’s advisable to wear a wide spread collar shirt, when tying this knot. 

4. The Pratt /Shelby Knot

The Pratt/Shelby knot is Semi-wide knot, when beginning to tie this knot the tie is turned outward.

Tie Manners 

• It’s unprofessional to wear clip on ties.
• Your tie should be darker than the color of your shirt.
• The wide end of your tie should hang roughly at the same height as the upper edge of your leather belt, just long enough to touch the waist of your pants.
• Extra bright colored Ties should be avoided if possible.
• The general width of a tie is 3.5 inches, these width won’t go out of style.
• The width of a tie should be approximately the same width of the coat's lapel, if the lapel is wide, the tie should be wide and if the lapel is narrow the tie should be narrow as well.
• Make sure you have a balanced knot, where the knot of the tie is proportionate to the collar, not too big where it spreads the collar or forces it open and it shouldn't be too small that it becomes lost in the collar.
• The color of your tie should not clash with your outfit but the colors should not be so similar that they fade into the suit.
• The main color of a patterned tie should complement your suit and the secondary color should pick up your shirt.
• Always stand in front of a mirror to ensure proper tying.
• Make sure your shirt is buttoned up and has the collar up before putting /tying on your tie.
• Keep the knot of the tie tight enough throughout the tying process.

Caring for a Tie

• A Tie that is properly cared for can last virtually forever.
• It’s advisable to always hang up your ties to help take out some of the wrinkles. Knit ties can be stretched when hung, so gently roll them up and store them in a drawer or in a Tie box
• Hang ties up on a rack designed for that purpose. Ties may slip and fall off or twist on hangers.
• Roll up the tie from the narrow end first and leave it for a couple of days to remove wrinkles.
• Storing ties out of the light prevents fading.
• When traveling, roll ties loosely and place them inside a pair of socks or use a tie box.
• Inspect your Tie and cut any loose threads, as pulling them can do major damage to your tie.
• Don’t wear the same tie twice in a row, ties need time to return to normal shape.
• Always untie the knot on your tie when you are not wearing it, leaving it with a knot can damage the tie and create permanent wrinkles.
• To untie the knot on your tie, reverse the tying procedure. Pulling the smaller end through the knot can cause the tie to stretch out of shape
• Steam your ties and avoid ironing. Hard ironing flattens the body and can cause the material to shine.
• To steam your tie, hang it in the bathroom when showering or hold your tie over a boiling pot of water (don't let the tie touch the water) on the stove to steam out the wrinkles.
• If you find it necessary to iron the tie, cover it with a cotton cloth to protect the fabric then iron it on a low setting.
• Do not wash your tie, most ties will shrink unevenly when washed in water due to different shrink rates of the various materials inside of the tie.
• Do not bring your tie to commercial dry cleaners, when ties are pressed the inside "gum" of the tie becomes damaged and silk ties will lose their luster
• When putting on your cologne, be careful not to put it on your tie, as doing so can damage the color of the Tie.
• Do not rub stains, it causes fabric abrasion and loss of color, instead blot the affected region.
• If there is stains on your tie, blot the area and let it dry, then gently scrape the surface with your fingernail or rub the small end of the tie on the stain.
• More serious stains can be removed with spot remover or other mild cleaning agents, but test the remover in an inconspicuous area (such as the back of the tie) first to make sure the remover won't damage the tie

Tips of buying a Kabuchi Tie

• The best material for ties are either silk or a polyester and silk blend.
• The inside of a tie should be lined with stiff material to give shape to the body.
• Standard neckties range in lengths from 52 to 58 inches.
• If you are going to buy a tie for a suit you already own, make sure it matches your suit.
• The lining of a tie hold its shape. High quality ties are lined with either 100% wool or some sort of wool mixture. A higher percentage of wool means higher quality.
• High quality ties are cut across the fabric (cut on the bias); this allows the tie to fall straight without curling after the knot.
• As with most things, the more you spend, the higher the quality.
• Kabuchi Ties are made of superior quality materials that guarantee comfort and are a 100% luxurious.