The Tie Thing

[gaseousclay]

http://www.thetiething.com/product.aspx

have any of you ever used these? I have to admit, I kinda want to try one, even if it does look like a novelty item. on the one hand, a loose, floppy tie can be tiresome. on the other hand, it's never really been a problem for me and the idea of my tie remaining stationary seems weird. i'm afraid people will look at me and go, 'wow, that guy's tie isn't moving. is it glued to his chest?'

is it worth the $ or something I should pass on?

 

[52tele]

seems pointless but its only like $4 why not try it?

 

[Pumpkin]

Seems like a reasonable idea. Personally, I use a tie clip/pin. None of my ties are THAT expensive so it's not a big deal putting a hole/crease in them.
However, I'm not sold on the idea that a little strip of fabric with two buttonholes sewn in is worth $3.75.

 

[Bertilak]

Wear a bow-tie!

 

[gaseousclay]

I'm not sold on the idea that a little strip of fabric with two buttonholes sewn in is worth $3.75.

that was my initial thought. I find it amusing that they make reference to this on their site as 'patented technology.' what exactly makes two buttonholes sewn into a piece of fabric a patented technology?

 

[theperfectstorm]

that was my initial thought. I find it amusing that they make reference to this on their site as 'patented technology.' what exactly makes two buttonholes sewn into a piece of fabric a patented technology?

Just off the top of my head...

The fact they (as opposed to someone else) applied for a patent.

 

[Bertilak]

what exactly makes two buttonholes sewn into a piece of fabric a patented technology?

That question keeps lots of patent lawyers in fancy cars and houses.

But even simple things can be patented. For example, IBM holds a patent (now expired I believe) on the cursor used for text entry on a computer display.

Also, many things have additional patents on very simple variations. As a hypothetical example (I'm just making this up -- don't know if it's true) maybe making the cursor blink is another patent.

One way to look at things: If you were faced with the same problem would you have come up with the same solution? Even bad solutions can be patented.

 

[cthompsonx]

and cut out a vertical strip of the shirt containing two buttonholes. Voila, you have your very own tie thing. If you want to get fancy, hem the two ends.

 

[Shane]

I rather like the idea.

 

[texquill]

I'd pay $3.75 for a cuppa joe, so this is worth looking at. I'm trying one just because it intrigues me (and, besides, I'm not nearly adept enough to sew buttonholes myself).

 

[homebrewer]

Well, I'll put it this way... I personally don't like tie-bars to hold a tie in place. The difference between that produce and a "zip-tie for ties" is negligable. Put simply, there is no way that I'd ever wear something like that....

 

[GFlanagan3]

http://www.thetiething.com/product.aspx

have any of you ever used these? I have to admit, I kinda want to try one, even if it does look like a novelty item. on the one hand, a loose, floppy tie can be tiresome. on the other hand, it's never really been a problem for me and the idea of my tie remaining stationary seems weird. i'm afraid people will look at me and go, 'wow, that guy's tie isn't moving. is it glued to his chest?'

is it worth the $ or something I should pass on?

I saw them and fwiw I don't care for them I wear tie bars. They do the same function and are jewelry, plus they can make a statement. I think the thing I don't like is it just doesn't look 'natural'. Sure the tie stays there but ..it doesn't look right. This is just me..ymmv.

 

[Stubblefield]

I read the web page as "The Tie Thong." Which I guess is somewhat true.

 

[cim_can]

I think it's an interesting idea, but I wonder how it would look in real life. As in, would it not be apparent that your tie is essentially taped down to your shirt? Is it easily seen from the side? I think that the best suggestion above is to make your own - what a great idea, I would never have thought of that!

 

[52tele]

this is akin to sock garters.

 

[PetersCreek]

This idea isn't all that new. Back when I was still in the military, I used a product called The Invisible Tie Tack or something like that. Rather than fabric, it was made of plastic. It was also narrower, so it allowed the tie move as much as the label/keeper loop allowed.

 

[gaseousclay]

This idea isn't all that new. Back when I was still in the military, I used a product called The Invisible Tie Tack or something like that. Rather than fabric, it was made of plastic. It was also narrower, so it allowed the tie move as much as the label/keeper loop allowed.

like this? http://www.tiealign.com/tiealign-how-it-works.html

looks like another company is doing the same thing

 

[PetersCreek]

like this? http://www.tiealign.com/tiealign-how-it-works.html

The one I used was much narrower, perhaps 3/8" or so for most of its length and a little wider at the ends, where the button slits were cut.

 

[Monkeydad]

I often have to throw my tie over my shoulder when doing things at work like unjamming copiers, changing toner, working with filing cabinets and other duties where it could get dirty, or stuck leading to my strangulation. No thanks!

 

[Stubblefield]

I often have to throw my tie over my shoulder when doing things at work like unjamming copiers, changing toner, working with filing cabinets and other duties where it could get dirty, or stuck leading to my strangulation. No thanks!

You left out "unjamming paper shredders."