Only weaving allow deep, rich color without running the risk of garishness. Textures are carefully selected by silk mannufacturers, and vary greatly, from twill, to trp, to satin and its variants such as basket weave, flecked crepe, or finely ribbed up. highly sophisciated ties often combine these textures. Sepcial effects, including pleated, flocked, gum, or watered silk, are done up on order for fashion houses.


The printed silk tie, simpler than its woven counterpart and compatible with full range of motifs, is more common. silk printing, which consist of screening colors on to the fabric on by one, demands a high level of technical mastery.The reproduction of a painting on a tie, such as the one depicting Monet's Water Lilies, can call for fifteen or more screens. soom of the colors involved may barely register in the eye of the beholder, but are an essential part of the design.







Leonard ties. Printed on luxurious silk fabric. A luxury and collectable tie for Ties Lovers.