The Neckwear Association of America offers the following tips on how to care for your tie. Today’s tie materials like Rayon, Dacron, and polyester, or blends with other natural materials have resulted in ties that are longer lasting, wrinkle-free and easier to care for.
Ties can be dry-cleaned but it is important that your cleaner has experience in cleaning ties.
Ties made of synthetics might be washable.
Let water spots on silk ties dry and then rub the spot with the same fabric.
For hard to remove stains, hold the spot over steam from a boiling kettle and then apply cleaning fluid.
When ironing ties, be sure that the rolled edge of the tie is not pressed flat.
Always hang ties on a rack. Knitted or crocheted ties should be rolled and stored in a drawer.
Allow a tie at least two or three days rest before wearing again. This rest will allow the wrinkles to smooth out.
Always unknot your tie when taking it off. Never slip it over your head.
Do no unravel the knot by pulling on the small end. Always reverse the knot itself.
Do not make the knots too tight.
From factmonster.com