Archive for the 'Necktie News' Category

Want to Wear a Necktie but can’t take the Heat?

A major deterrent for men not wearing neckties is lack of comfort. But what if you could wear an air-conditioned tie? Well, thanks to a Japanese company there is new tie called the NecktieUSB. And as the name suggests it’s a necktie that connects to your computer via a 140cm USB cable and powers a […]

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Art is in the Tie of the Beholder

Ever stare at a bunch of neckties and think, “Hmm, those would be great to use for sculpting?” Well, artist Seema Nusrat did. Her decision to use ties as her medium came when visiting a lighthouse where she saw a bunch of ties being unloaded.
Seema started her sculptures by first sketching large charcoal or pencil […]

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Necktie Stops Spread of Sickness

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 […]

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

Japan Ditches Ties to Increase Green

Sick of wearing a tie to work? Well, move to Japan and you won’t have to… if you don’t mind getting hot.
The presidents of Japan’s three biggest banks announced that their 1,630 branches are abandoning formal attire, including neckties, so they can increase office temperatures to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. The move is being made to […]

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

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