The shirt and tie area is widely considered a key element that shapes the overall impression of your suit style.
The necktie dramatically changes its look based on material, weave, and pattern.
Take a step ahead from randomly chosen necktie which makes you understand the characteristics of the materials and patterns which elevates your attire to a new level of sophistication.
This article has organized information on necktie fabrics and patterns which introduces the optimal selection method, the right necktie for different occasions.
Types of necktie fabrics and its characteristics
The texture, sheen and knot finish of a necktie look significantly different, depending on the fabric.
Let's look at our signature materials and its characteristics.
For Business: Silk
Silk is the most representative natural fabric for neckties.
It offers a smooth feel and softness while maintaining a moderate stiffness which can make 3-dimensional, beautiful knots. Furthermore, its unique, elegant sheen adds a sense of luxury to the shirt and tie area.
Many of business suit neckties are made of silk, which is regarded as a standard when choosing a material.
Business Casual: Silk Fresco
Silk Fresco offers the lightness of 100% silk with a fresh, airy feel.
Characterized by its mesh-like 3-dimensional texture created from Fresco weaving (a type of interlacing weave), it’s known for excellent breathability. It gives a slightly more casual impression than a standard silk necktie, a great match for jacket styles and business casual attire.
It's perfect for occasions where you want to maintain elegance while creating a relaxed, effortless look.
Casual and stylish: Knit
This knit refers to the knitting technique, not the material itself.
It's made from various materials such as silk, cotton, wool, and polyester.
Characterized by the soft texture and knitted fabrics, it creates a more relaxed impression than a standard necktie. Many of them have a square end (flat tip), which makes the shirt and tie area look light.
Recommended for jacket-and-pants styles or dressing up on the weekends.
The impression that necktie pattern can make
The impression of a necktie can be changed greatly, depends on its pattern. Choose based on the occasion or the impression you wish to make to the person you'll be meeting with.
For Business: Solid Colors, Woven Patterns, Stripes
Solid & Woven Pattern — Solid color neckties offer the greatest versatility. While seemingly simple, the weaving technique creates variations in sheen and texture, allows you to enjoy subtle differences in appearance.
Classic colors like burgundy, navy and brown pair well with suits, conveys a sincere and composed impression. They are especially valuable for important business meetings and formal occasions.
Stripes — A classic pattern that has diagonal lines. When viewed from the front, a right diagonal stripe patten is considered British style, while left diagonal stripe patten is American style. For business, regimental neckties combining stripes of various widths are easy to match and is recommended. The stripe necktie visually elongates the shirt and tie area, creates a sharp, intelligent impression.
Casual and stylish: Komon patterns, dot patterns, check patterns
Komon Pattern — A pattern that has small motifs arranged in a regular or irregular way. It gives a variety of looks and depth to the shirt and tie area. Linking the necktie's base color or one of its pattern colors to the suit creates a sense of unity. The smaller the pattern, the more subdued the impression, suitable for business settings.
Dot Pattern — The impression changes depends on the dot size. Smaller dots create an elegant, classic impression. In Europe, it's recognized as a formal, elegant pattern and in Japan, it’s used as a versatile, basic design. It works as an accent to solid-color suits.
Plaid Pattern — Varieties include tartan, houndstooth and glen plaid. Colorful Madras plaid offer a friendly, casual impression. However, too many colors can sometimes lack cohesion. Houndstooth and glen plaid are relatively subdued, adding a touch of playful sophistication.
To complete the shirt and tie area
The key to choosing the right tie is balancing the material, pattern and suit;
- For a more formal look: Silk × Solid or Regimental stripe
- For a relaxed feel: Fresco or Knit × Small Pattern or Dot
- For seasonal flair: Focus on texture and fabric feel
Keeping these points in mind will help creating a more refined impression of your shirt and tie area.
We offer an extensive product lineup, from business to casual.
Find the perfect necktie to complete your ideal shirt and tie area.
Neckties are small item yet plays a crucial role in determining first impressions.
Understanding the characteristics of materials and patterns and selecting the right one for the occasion, will undoubtedly elevate the overall refinement of your attire.
We hope this article helps you guiding and enjoy a more sophisticated shirt and tie area look.
