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How to Iron a Tie

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor
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Ties wrinkle primarily where they are knotted and need occasional ironing.

From Quick Guide: Everyday Accessories for Men
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Check tags on tie for information about fabric type.

  2. Step 2

    Plug in iron and set temperature dial accordingly. Many ties are made of silk or polyester blends and will need a cool setting. Wool ties need a medium setting and cottons can take a fairly high temperature.

  3. Step 3

    Place tie lengthwise on ironing board, with back of tie facing up.

  4. Step 4

    Place a cotton cloth flat over area to be ironed and carefully iron your tie.

  5. Step 5

    Iron bottom to top, in small portions from the edges inward, to avoid creasing.

  6. Step 6

    Lift cover cloth periodically to check progress.

  7. Step 7

    Turn tie face up and iron, taking care not to leave the iron in any one spot for too long.

  8. Step 8

    Hang tie immediately so that it cools without wrinkling.

Tips & Warnings
  • The cover cloth keeps your tie from scorching, sticking, discoloring or getting shiny.
  • Avoid spot-cleaning your tie just before ironing. Any damp spots will become permanent stains if you iron them.

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on 11/18/2008 DON'T - just look after them in the first place.

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on 1/25/2006 I tired at first and with no avail it didn't work. But then I got a damp rag (warm water) and it helped tremendously.

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