Neckties: Yellow Spots and Old Stains Removed

Background

This customer sent in quite a lot of ties. It suddenly occurred to us to take photos, so we shot the last few we hadn't started on yet. If you've worn your ties or plan to store them, we recommend having them cleaned at least once a year. They can't always be saved this smoothly.

Yellow Spots on Ties

Ties usually get sent in only after being worn for quite a while. We suggest cleaning them at each change of season, or as soon as they get dirty.
Stains left for a long time turn into yellow spots that are harder to treat, and if mold sets in, you may need to consider throwing the tie out.
In our experience, some ties don't have very good colorfastness, so not every tie can turn out like the ones in the photos,
looking brighter and better than before once the yellow spots are gone.

FAQ

Q: Why do ties turn yellow?

A: Where do yellow spots on ties come from?
They may come from leftover skin oils or oxidized food grease. Dirt that wasn't visible at first gradually forms yellow substances during storage, and heat, humidity and strong light can make the yellowing worse. So yellow spots don't necessarily mean mold, and you can't tell the cause from the color alone.
Before cleaning, we suggest checking the material, the care label and the colorfastness, then choosing a suitable stain-removal method. Don't bleach or scrub hard right away. Before storing ties, remove any dirt, keep them dry, and avoid sunlight and damp storage.

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