Neck ties are made from various materials such as cotton, rayon, wool, polyester and silk and they can become quite wrinkled from being worn even if for a short period of time and from the way they are stored. Wrinkled ties are not flattering and they look unprofessional, but there are several tips on how to get rid of tie wrinkles which will make ties look fresh and free from wrinkles.

One of the best tips is to gently wrap a wrinkled tie around the hand and place it on an even surface such as a tabletop, nightstand or inside a dresser drawer and leave overnight.

Steaming ties is also another good tip for how to get rid of tie wrinkles. Hang the neck tie on a towel rack in the bathroom which is not too close to the shower, turn on the shower and let it run for 10 to 15 minutes. The water should be hot enough to generate steam. The steam from the shower will get rid of any wrinkles in the tie. It is also a good idea to leave the tie in the bathroom until the stream from the shower evaporates.

Ironing ties is also a great tip for keeping ties wrinkle free. But the ironing must be done carefully so not to change the shape of the tie. To properly iron a tie set the steam iron on low and hold it an inch or so above the wrinkle and allow the steam to saturate the wrinkle and then smooth out the wrinkles by hand. Also a small hand held stream iron will work just as well.

Another good tip for how to get rid of tie wrinkles is to always correctly untie a tie before taking it off. First undo the knot in a tie. Never keep knots in a tie and never pull a knotted tie over the head. This stretches the tie out of shape and will also cause permanent wrinkles.

The way a tie is stored is also important. Never hang ties on tie racks because this will most certainly cause the ties to be permanently wrinkled. The best way to store a tie is to place them in cases specially designed cases for neck tie storage, but if this is not handy they can be kept inside a shoe box or small storage container. Also hanging ties on tie hangers is a great way to keep neck ties free from wrinkles.

Neck ties can wrinkle very easily but if these tips for how to get rid of tie wrinkles are followed neck ties will always look fresh and will be wrinkle free.