XMarks Ties

**Steve Ashton** · 26th September 10, 08:10 PM

In a quote from Artificer,
"I assume the powers that be (Steve, one-man-committee) would get a sample made to assure of the proper colour."

I'm sorry, but I have not yet found any company that will produce a finished tie as a sample to review for color.
The average minimum order is 25-50 ties. I'm afraid this is an all or nothing sort of deal.
Companies will provide artwork and thread samples for review but most require you to specify color by Pantone number to avoid problems with color matching.

This is sort of like getting a special weave of Tartan, You can ask for yarn color samples but setting up the loom is where the labor is and is only done once for each run.

**macwilkin** · 27th September 10, 04:55 AM

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

In a quote from Artificer,
"I assume the powers that be (Steve, one-man-committee) would get a sample made to assure of the proper colour."

I'm sorry, but I have not yet found any company that will produce a finished tie as a sample to review for color.
The average minimum order is 25-50 ties. I'm afraid this is an all or nothing sort of deal.
Companies will provide artwork and thread samples for review but most require you to specify color by Pantone number to avoid problems with color matching.

This is sort of like getting a special weave of Tartan, You can ask for yarn color samples but setting up the loom is where the labor is and is only done once for each run.

Talk to Beau Ties in Vermont, Steve.

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**artificer** · 27th September 10, 04:59 AM

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

In a quote from Artificer,
"I assume the powers that be (Steve, one-man-committee) would get a sample made to assure of the proper colour."

I'm sorry, but I have not yet found any company that will produce a finished tie as a sample to review for color.
The average minimum order is 25-50 ties. I'm afraid this is an all or nothing sort of deal.
Companies will provide artwork and thread samples for review but most require you to specify color by Pantone number to avoid problems with color matching.

This is sort of like getting a special weave of Tartan, You can ask for yarn color samples but setting up the loom is where the labor is and is only done once for each run.

Sorry for the mis-type,
I did mean a sample card (yarn) not a full sample tie.

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**Santa Kona** · 27th September 10, 06:05 AM

Talk to Elf Chris at Dunadd Trading Company he just got some ties made for me with a 12 piece minimum.

**Old Hippie** · 29th September 10, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Talk to Beau Ties in Vermont

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They're good people, they also do neckties, scarves and cummerbunds. Outside of the ties I sew for myself, they ARE my tie supplier.

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**Steve Ashton** · 29th September 10, 02:55 PM

I contacted Beau Ties. I understand that the person who I need to talk to is out of town till tomorrow so I will be patient.

**Alan H** · 29th September 10, 03:44 PM

Guys, if what you want is a simple wide stripe in blue and gold, without spending a mint...

http://www.bows-n-ties.com/dark-blue-ties.php

http://www.bows-n-ties.com/classic-s...w-p-15291.html

want a smaller stripe?

http://www.bows-n-ties.com/silk-tie-...w-p-16523.html

or really thin gold stripes...

http://www.bows-n-ties.com/navy-blue...s-p-10740.html

http://www.bows-n-ties.com/navy-blue...e-p-16489.html

Eighteen to twenty five dollars. Pick one.

**rir179** · 14th October 10, 05:52 AM

Hi Guys, I have previously used these guys to produce a Regimental tie for a reunion. Excellent service provided. They sent proofs out so you could see examples.

http://www.keltic-ties.co.uk/