5 facts about ties

Today a tie is considered mostly as an accessory for men wearing a suit or a jacket. Lately some women tried to adopt this cloth with relative success and the emancipation of a tie to a younger generation gave the liberty to everybody to wear it with coolness and total liberty.

It wasn’t always the case therefore we put together 5 facts that we are sure you will surprise you.

Fact 1

The origin of the tie dates back to 210 BC, when a Chinese emperor, named Shih Huang Ti was wearing a garment that looks like a tie.

Fact 2

The four most used tie knots

- The Four-in-Hand: the easiest one with only 4 steps

- Pratt Knot: very symmetric and easy to learn with only 6 steps

- The Half Windsor: appears more streamlined and less bulky with 7 steps

- The Windsor: a thick knot, usually worn during official events, 9 steps

Fact 3

The most popular Father’s Day gift in the world is a tie.

Fact 4

Americans spend a staggering $1 billion a year to buy... wait for it... 100 million ties!

Fact 5

To make just one good quality silk tie, 110 silkworm cocoons are needed.