How do I keep my Italian silk tie in good shape?

What are the best care instructions for good quality ties?


and how do I care for a silk tie that is slightly out of shape. I fear dry cleaners will just ruin it.





Any extra tie maintenance information welcome.





Much appreciated.|||When you consider the delicate nature of an italian silk tie materials, most fashion experts do not recommend dry-cleaning them


The disadvantage of silk ties is they look old if carelessly cared for. But with even minimal care, you are capable of retaining its rich finish and gloss for near forever..








An italian silk tie should be hand-washed in cold water using a mild detergent. Do not rub the tie too harshly during washing.





For oil-based stains the sprinkling of talcum powder is a good idea - it absorbs the oil and by this eases the cleaning process.





For water-based stains, club soda or seltzer can be applied to the stained part.





All other Stains that persist could be cleaned with chemical spot removers.





The tie should be ironed after washing. Silk ties require a cool iron. Start ironing with the rear side facing upwards and then follow up with the frontal portion. You may want to keep a cloth between the tie and the iron to avoid the typical 鈥榠roned shine; from appearing on the tie.





A great idea for removing wrinkles from ties is to hang them on a hanger in the bathroom while the geyser is on. The steam from the hot water relaxes the tie fibers and minimizes the wrinkles to a certain extent.