Tie

How Does Military Tie Their Shoes?

Cross (Diagonal) Lacing Criss-cross lacing is all about feeding the lace from the inside towards the outside, again and again. You start going from inside out at the bottommost pair of eyelets, pull the lace upwards, and then measure to make sure the two sides are even. Why is the army lace? Army Lacing is […]

What Is The Best Fabric For Bow Ties?

Silk. The majority of bow ties are made of silk and with good reason. It’s a light and elegant fabric that is ideal for neckwear. This is the only fabric we recommend for formal bow ties. What’s the best material for ties? The best ties are made out of natural materials like silk, wool, and […]

What Is Balloon String Called?

curling ribbon. Also called balloon string. What string do you use for balloons? As explained on our balloon arch page, we suggest to use 0.5 mm Nylon line (also known as fishing line or monofilament) for this type of balloon arch. I would love to see a photo of your balloon decoration (it does not […]

Can’T Bend To Put On Socks?

If you find it difficult to bend down to put your socks on or just want an easier method, this DMI Sock Aid is your answer. To use, just fold your sock in half lengthwise with the terry cloth facing out. With straps facing up, insert the small end of the sock aid all the […]