Did you know that neckties could make you sick? Well, it’s not the tie that is making you sick, but rather the bacteria on it.

A study conducted in 2004 by Dr. Steven Nurkin found that neckties worn by doctors were eight times more likely to carry and spread infectious bacteria than ties worn by hospital workers without patient contact. And according to hospitalinfection.org, infections contracted in hospitals are the 4th largest killer in the U.S.

Who would of thought that the simple necktie could harbor such deadly content? Fortunately, the company Safe Smart, Inc. developed SafetyTies.

SafetyTies neckties are 100% silk ties with a special nanotechnology coating on them that prevents bacteria from attaching to the tie. In addition, these ties are wrinkle-resistant, will repel liquids, and can be dry cleaned.

Check out some neckties from Safe Smart.

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