Ties bearing the brand of VB are handmade and stand for timeless elegance. Finest silk - in expert craftsmanship and highest weave density - brilliant in all shades and hues. The love for even the tiniest detail will make sure that you will enjoy the experience of possessing a product from the manufactures of VB: as for example the loop in the middle seam on the inside of the broad end of the tie. The middle seam can be tightened again and again in this way and remains unwound, even after frequent binding. "Tying the knot" for life as it were ... The tie has a built in Teflon® fabric protector, so that dirt and drink spills will drip off. pure silk high weaving density width approx. 3.2" length approx. 59" Teflon® fabric protector dry cleaning only ironing possible