Production

For us, the two factors of perfection and reliability are key, right from the first inspiration to the finished tie. This is why we arrange for our silk fabrics to be manufactured by exceptionally experienced partners in the world's traditional silk-weaving locations. Our partners not only share our passion for the best quality, they also share our love for attention to the smallest details: from colour alignment and manufacturing, through to the perfect, dirt-repellent nano-refinement of fabrics.

Cut & Processing

We produce our ties with the highest demands on design, material and processing: from the incoming quality controls upon receipt of our fabrics through to the precise final checks after production.

Patterned qualities are usually cut by hand, with precision and a perfect eye for the design of the finished tie. The insert and lining is simultaneously prepared and the material of the passentino (silk loop) is cut, sewn and ironed.

The insert is the "inner secret" of each and every tie. It consists of two layers, as well as a non-woven fabric. This insert combination is enveloped by a viscose fabric, which prevents pressure points when it is steamed, and stops any darker threads from showing through.

Either polyester or the actual material of the tie (self-tipping) is used as a lining for the point of the tie.

There are several stages to the manufacturing process: First the upper fabric, insert and lining are brought together; the tie is then turned inside out and sewn together on the reverse side. This very special, open centre seam is created on the "Liba machine" which works with just a single thread. The lining at both ends of the tie is then sewn-in on the "pointing machine". The prepared passentino is then placed in the centre seam in order to be sewn by hand onto the inside of the upper tie material afterwards. After closing, the tie is turned over and closed with two finishing loops (slip stitch). A typical feature of handmade ties is the spare elastic thread in loop form at the narrow end of the tie: it means that the tie can "recover" after loosening the knot. To finish production, the tie is carefully steamed and then subjected to a final quality control.

Our "handmade" claim underlines the demands of this production stage.