Caring for Your Silk Tie: Tips to Make It Last a Lifetime

A well-made silk tie, especially a 7-fold with no interlining, can outlast almost anything else in your closet if you treat it right. Silk is a durable fiber, but it's also delicate in specific ways. Here's how to keep yours looking sharp for years.

Untie It Gently, Every Time

Pulling a knot loose by yanking the narrow end stresses the silk and can leave a permanent crease. Instead, reverse the steps you used to tie it: loosen the knot fully before lifting it over your head.

Let It Rest Between Wears

Silk fibers relax over a day or two, so wearing the same tie two days in a row often shows in a slightly limp knot. Rotate through at least three or four ties and let each one hang and recover before wearing it again.

Hang, Don't Fold, for Everyday Storage

Drape ties over a rounded tie rack or hanger rather than folding them into a drawer. Rounded bars help the silk keep its natural shape and prevent sharp creases from setting in.

Roll for Travel

When you do need to pack a tie, roll it loosely from the narrow end into a coil rather than folding it flat. It takes up a little more space in a suitcase but avoids the crease lines that folding creates.

Deal With Spills Immediately, Carefully

Blot, never rub, and never reach for a stain pen or water on silk. Water can leave its own ring-shaped stain that's often worse than the original spot. For anything beyond a dry brush-off, take the tie to a dry cleaner who explicitly lists silk experience.

Skip the Iron

Direct heat can leave a shine on silk that never comes out. If a tie needs de-wrinkling, hang it in a steamy bathroom for ten minutes instead.

Treat your ties well and a 7-fold Sette necktie will only get better with age. Explore our full range in the shop.