With the necktie being one of men’s most-worn accessories, it is not hard to believe that its origin dates back to the Croatian Vallerists during the 30 Year War. The decorative cloths worn around their necks made it easy to distinguish the officers, who wore silk wraps around their necks and the, while the regular soldiers wore less luxurious materials. The necktie actually waxed and waned in fashion throughout history and came back into the spotlight with the popularity of The Beatles in the 1960’s.
For today’s man, there are many different choices in the world of neckties, but there are four main types: The bowtie; the 4-in-hand necktie; the clip-on, and the 7 fold tie. Each has its own characteristics and can be made out of materials like silk, cashmere wool, polyester, and cotton. However, at Hex Tie, the necktie has been transformed into a space-age accessory for the modern man.
For-going the conventional fabrics for necktie manufacturing, Enrique Alejandro Peral decided to create a necktie that was totally different. Hence, the Hex Tie was born. Enrique constructed a necktie that was made out of acrylic shapes that laid flat against the body and had an intrinsic flexibility with the adjoining fabric. Every tie is assembled by hand to give each customer a unique item and one that is definitely a conversation piece. The Hex Tie comes in different designs, according to the shapes that make up the construction. There are ties that are made out of acrylic slices of rectangles, which resemble a version of their striped counterparts, honeycomb pieces, and even triangle ones. The prices range from $99 in the black acrylic to $1898 for the golden chrome edition. The entire collection of Hex Ties can be found at their online tie store.
The concept of using a polymer to create a necktie may be an unusual idea for some traditional men, but they may be intrigued by the contemporary look of the Hex Tie and the lack of need to visit the dry cleaners. The Hex Tie has the ability to be wiped clean without ever having to see the laundry room, which is a much easier to care for than most of the items in your closet.
