2. Plastic pins or brackets

Continuing with the neck of the bow tie (this is where the quality of this accessory is most noticeable) , you can find bow ties that, for the same reason as the previous one (cutting costs) , have used a plastic or bracket type closure (a pin). .

Obviously the plastic breaks and the "useful" life of your bow tie will be much shorter than if you opt for one with a metal closure.

And well, the brackets... what to say, not only do they not allow you to adjust it to the size you want but they can also come undone when you least expect it.

Therefore, before buying a bow tie, we recommend that you turn it inside out and pay attention to its neck.

And if you want to investigate, take a look at some online stores and you will see that few, very few have images of the neck or back of the bow tie... why is that?

3. Boy model without elastic collar

We promise not to continue talking about "necks" but in the case of models for children and babies, the same thing happens.

You can't put an adult pin on a child . Since they will not be able to adjust it to their size.

Therefore, to make the task easier for both mothers/fathers and their children, our baby bow ties incorporate an elastic at the neck that will make it fit much better and no matter how much you play, move or pull on it, it will not fly off into the neck. another address.

Had you thought about it before?

That's why we tell you that we pay attention to every detail ^^

4. Bow ties with double bow

Let's go with the bow tie, and here it is more about taste than design... but we recommend that the bow tie you buy has packaging. That is, be tough and consistent.

That due to the material used or its lacing, it does not collapse, become depressed or fall more on one side than the other.

We, among other things that we will tell you later, always use the "double lasso". With it you ensure consistency, packaging and solidity that you could never achieve with a model like the one in the image.

5. Woven treatment for greater packaging

Let's go with the fifth reason (and we are trying to be brief...).

This reason has to do with something that "is not seen" but that is felt and noticed. And it is a treatment that we give to all the tissues that pass through our hands.

To explain it easily, it is a liquid that we apply before making it to all fabrics so that when ironing them before removing the patterns and cutting them, the fabric (whatever quality it may be) "falls up" and is more rigid. to be able to make the bow tie and make it as uniform as possible.

6. Poor quality digital printing, pixelated

Ugh... this, this makes us very nervous.

And unfortunately it usually occurs in personalized bow ties. And we say this because there are many stores that offer this customization from a unit.

The problem is that by doing it this way, the fabric they print is mediocre to the point of bad and the "printer" they have is neither professional nor properly calibrated.

For this reason, and even if you think that you are done with your personalized bow tie, sometimes the design leaves a lot to be desired...

We are very Taliban and we like things well made and well finished, that is why we always, to all the clients we have and those who have asked us, never recommend personalization with photographs or texts, since it is not possible (still with professional and well-calibrated machines) sufficient quality so that when the image is printed on the fabric, it is not pixelated or blurred.

7. Synthetic materials

Like number 4, this one goes into "tastes".

Although personally we like to work with organic and soft materials more than with polyester fabrics (which some of us have).

Cotton is more expensive, yes, but it provides a texture and softness that you will never have with polyester.

Do one thing. Go to the store where you signed up for the bow tie, and ask what material it is made of. Often, you won't find it in the descriptions and that... my friend, you know what it is for.

8. Mass production

Let's talk about "mass" production or to put it another way... the "made in China" or "Bangladesh".

And when it comes to making billions of bow ties, everything we have discussed before applies and is raised to the "N".

Because the only thing here is to produce more for less.

To make the cost of the product 0.05 cent euro while I, a large store, am going to sell it for €20, earning a margin that we would already like :)

But come on, here we are not going to debate whether the working conditions in which these and other items are made are decent or not... we are just saying that we, because we have decided so, are committed to local commerce and manufacturing here, in our country. With less margin, yes, with higher costs too, but more comfortable and sleeping peacefully.

9. Non-uniform lacing and/or tight knot

If pixels make us very sick, this already... has no name.

And it is "ok" if that non-uniform lacing is because you have done it yourself. That is, you bought an open bow tie and tied the knot as best you could.

But if we talk about a bow tie like ours, pre-tied, there is no forgiveness for those bow ties whose right side is wider than the left, or where the left side falls while the right remains straight.

And another unjustifiable defect is the narrow knots (what joins one side and the other). Leaving the sides so open that it looks like you're going to take off, for example

Those bowties should be in the next bonfires of Santiago.

Because no one deserves to have an accessory spoil a look so much :(

10. Dry cleaning required

And finally, the "dry cleaning".

It is common that these accessories, due to their satin finishes or because they are made of satin or "weaker" materials, cannot be put in the washing machine and you have to go to the dry cleaners if you want them to last more than 2 wears :)

For this reason, and we do not say that you put our beloved bow ties at 40 degrees in a "sports" program, but we do tell you that our bow ties are washed in a washing machine and/or by hand (in a delicate program) , dried, ironed and They are nickel-plated.

It's the difference between having a bow tie for life or a companion for one night ;)

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And that's it for our very extensive dissertation on what to consider when buying a bow tie. If we have convinced you, keep reading because we have more than 300 models of men's bow ties , of all colors, in case you want to take a look around to see if you can find the one that suits you best or makes you feel most comfortable.

And if you have doubts, you already know that we are at your feet and that our bowties come to stay attached to you for as long as you deem appropriate :)

 

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