Tips & Care

Finding a shirt that fits you perfectly and teaming it with the right suit and a matching tie – that’s just one half of the battle. The other half is putting the outfit together to create an exceptionally stylish look. Here, the devil’s in the details. Everything must be well-coordinated – from the perfect knot in your tie, to the correctly-folded pocket square, to the proper provision of care for your outfit. Which tie knots suit which shirt, when to fold your pocket square, and how to provide the best care possible for your shirt – discover tips and tricks surrounding these topics and more in our Seidensticker Service Guide.

Folding a shirt

Seidensticker shirts are easy-care, crease-resistant and thus ideal for all your day-to-day business activities. To ensure that your shirt is ready to go when you are, you should store it on a hanger after washing. When out and about or travelling, simply fold it up and put it in your suitcase. To make sure that your shirt gets to where it needs to go without any creases, there are a few tips and tricks you should take note of when folding it. Step by step, the following guide will show you how to fold your shirt correctly.

Folding a pocket square

Small detail, big impact: the pocket square, also known as a pochette, adds a stylish and elegant touch to any outfit and is a traditional male accessory which has remained in style for hundreds of years. At the same time, it’s not an accessory which is only to be brought out at celebrations and formal events; it also adds a finishing touch to any smart business look. No matter whether it’s made from silk or linen, whether it’s plain or striped, it’s not only the material, colour and pattern of your pocket square that are crucial when it comes to creating the perfectly put-together overall look – the correct folding technique also plays a key role.

Tying a tie

Whether it’s a Windsor knot, a Pratt knot, a Christensen knot or an Onassis knot – there are countless ways to tie a tie. The perfect look demands that shirt, tie and knot fit together in perfect harmony, creating a consistent overall image. Knowing the right knot to choose depends on a range of criteria. For example, not all types of knots are suitable for all types of shirt collar. The material of the tie also plays an important role. Some tying techniques are better for thicker materials, some for thinner materials. But how do you know when to use which knot and how to tie it?

Washing a shirt

A Seidensticker shirt is a durable, high-quality product which is sure to provide you with many years of good service. That is, of course, provided you take good care of it. All Seidensticker shirts have the advantage of being very easy to care for, meaning that they are very quick and straightforward to wash, dry and iron. As a result, you have the option of either handing your shirt in for dry cleaning or using the following tips to quickly and easily look after it yourself at home.

Ironing a shirt

Get more out of your shirt by providing it with the right care. When it comes to keeping your favourite shirt in good shape long-term – and ensuring that it looks good while doing so – proper washing and ironing techniques are the be-all and end-all. There are a range of things – from loading the washing machine to the order in which you iron – which you can do to ensure you get the most out of your shirt. We have also included a few simple tricks to help you keep your high-quality silk ties clean and cared-for – without the need for a washing machine or iron.

Caring for ties

Seidensticker ties are made from 100% silk. This is a particularly fine, high-quality fabric. However, it is also much more sensitive than other materials such as cotton. This means that washing and ironing are a big no-no! However, this doesn’t mean that you have to walk around wearing a dirty tie – nor should you!