How to Iron a Tie

It’s not often that a tie needs much attention other than an occasional spot cleaning, but in the event that wrinkles occur or you packed a few the wrong way on your last business trip, here is how to iron a tie.
It’s essential that you know what material your tie is made of. Silk, satin, and blends of cotton will all react differently to heat and steam. Some need special temperatures and should only be referred to a dry cleaning service with commercial irons with covers.
If your tie is severely wrinkled, you should dampen it slightly. Don’t run it under water, just try to squirt or spray some tap water on it. Ideally, you should have a regular spray bottle with your regular ironing needs, but if you’re on the road, this part might be a bit tricky. If all else fails, wet a cloth, wring it out, and then lay the cloth over the tie long enough for the tie to evenly absorb the water.
Put a thin easy to manipulate cloth over the section you are going to iron. The perfect choice for this would be an old (or new) undershirt.
Now, lay your tie on a flat surface, preferably a sturdy ironing board, and cover it with the undershirt / cloth. Your iron should be set to the temperature that corresponds with the material the tie is made of. Anything too hot will actually burn or melt the material. Before touching the tie, try a test spot by using the tip of the iron on the inside of the tie inside a fold.
Once you are certain the temperature is safe, you can proceed to iron the entire tie. You can place either way on the ironing board ‘ across or lengthwise. Avoid spray starch because ties are not usually cleaned as often as other clothing, and the starch will turn yellow after a while.