OK, might as well get it out there: the X Marks the Scot tie

[Sir William]

I can't say I've ever seen a regimental/old school/club tie in wool. Silk is the "authentic" option.

Some years ago Land's End used to sell several regimental striped ties in wool. The few I remember are the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Brigade of Guards. But, as someone pointed out, the stripes aren't as crisp as with silk.

[Tiny]

I would be interested in a silk tie. would give me a nice option for the days at work when kilts are out of the question. Working security the kilt is out of the question if I ever have to restrain someone.

[KD Burke]

I think it would be a very nice tie! Replicate the tartan as a stripe......Brilliant!

[KFCarter]

I would definitely go for a silk XMarks tie.

[Rex_Tremende]

Poly? Frankly, I haven't seen a poly tie since hair product was known as "goop."

Now on to important questions.

Print or woven colors?








Please, please, please... pick woven!

Regards,
Rex.

[KFCarter]

Now on to important questions.

Print or woven colors?


Please, please, please... pick woven!

Regards,
Rex.

Yes! Woven!

[Farlander]

Woven silk or wool sounds grand!

Next question is, 'necktie' or bow? I assume that most here are thinking 'necktie'? As for me, I vote for a bow tie.

Superba in southern California is one of the last places in the USA that still makes ties. In the last year, they eliminated their machine tie department, but I believe that they still do their high end hand made ties. I am not sure how small of a run they are willing to do, but I could find out.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Woven silk. Wool is right out, don't even consider it. The stripes won't look as crisp, and wool is a tad too "soft" for any sort of dressy occasion.

[pdcorlis]

You know me, I'm crazy for bow ties but I suspect that's a minority opinion. If its a custom order its got to be a majority decision. I for one can live with that.

[Zardoz]

I'm on board, as long as the price is reasonable.