The Best Tie Racks
Let's face it: our neckties deserve more than a spare drawer in our dresser. It's easy to slip off your tie after a long day and toss it into a swimming mess of your dad's hand-me-downs, but that doesn't bode well for the longevity of silk or linen. Keeping your ties clean, crisp, and wrinkle-free is essential for looking professional and saving money. If you've tried to repurpose an old pants hanger as a tie rack, you'll know it's probably worth making a small investment to keep your ties separate and easily viewable. We've rounded up a list of the best tie racks on the market to help you organize and maintain your ties, so read on to find the perfect fit for your budget and your closet.
What to Look For
In our research, we found that the best tie racks provide easy access to ties and conveniently fit practically anywhere. But there’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to tie racks, so we highlighted a collection of our favorite ones on the market. For example, Tenby Living’s two-pack of tie racks is a great choice, especially if you have more than one tie wearer in your home. If you’d prefer something motorized, consider Primode’s tie rack. It holds a generous amount of ties and is super simple to use. Read on to learn more about our favorite picks. We’re sure you’ll find the right tie rack for your needs.
Tenby Living Tie Rack, 2-Pack
Less is more
If you’re not convinced that tie racks make a measurable difference, you might want to opt for something low-commitment and straightforward. Tenby Living’s 2-pack tie rack is just that. The black plastic construction features small, flexible clips on each rung to ensure your ties don’t fall to the bottom of your closet. The rack can hold up to 20 ties, which means the 2-pack can hold 40 ties total, and you have easy access to all of them thanks to a 360-degree rotating hanger. It doesn’t require any complicated set-up or installation, so go ahead and give this tie rack a spin — literally. Before long, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
Pros:
- We like that the black glossy plastic is flexible but sturdy. It has a little give and won’t break easily.
- Are you tired of your ties falling off your tie rack? This one’s clips will keep ties in place reliably.
Cons:
- The plastic design is not the most luxurious, so if that’s what you’re after, you’ll have better luck elsewhere.
Umo Lorenzo Wooden Necktie and Belt Hanger
Class up your closet
This wooden necktie and belt hanger from Umo Lorenzo proves that simplicity is a close companion of elegance. The steel rungs are properly spaced to ensure your ties stay put without being so tight as to create wrinkles or creases. A dark walnut finish on the oak accent makes an attractive addition to your closet, especially if you’ve amassed a collection of stained wooden hangers. Don’t worry about breaking the bank, either; this tie rack offers luxury and practicality at an everyday price.
Pros:
- If you can’t quite fill the 20-tie capacity, we think you can utilize the extra rungs for belts or scarves, as well.
- For such a simple appliance, some tie racks can be surprisingly complicated to set up. With this one, simply hang it up, and it’s ready to be used.
Cons:
- Because of the vertical construction, you’ll have less visibility of your tie collection.
Primode Motorized Tie Rack
Start your engines
If you’re anything like us, you’ve dreamt at least once about owning a motorized component to your closet. It could be a shoe polisher, a watch box (like the one not so subtly featured in Marvel’s Doctor Strange), or in this case, a tie rack. Primode’s tie rack is here to make that dream come true at an astonishingly reasonable cost with equally low maintenance. Simply secure the plastic base around your closet rod or wire rack, hang your neckwear, and get to spinning. Automatically triggered LED lights help you keep a keen eye out for tomorrow’s tie as you use the directional buttons to easily navigate through all 72 hangers.
Pros:
- We appreciate that the motorized rack makes looking for ties easy and enjoyable.
- For what might seem like a somewhat complicated gadget, this tie rack’s installation manual is clear and straightforward. That makes it a cinch to set up.
Cons:
- Though it’s a minor inconvenience, we wish the spinning speed could be adjusted.
ClosetMaid Tie and Belt Rack
I can see clearly now
Tie racks can get a bad rap — especially when it comes to decreased visibility — so ClosetMaid produced a tie and belt rack for those of us who prefer to see all our options at once. The construction is lightweight, epoxy-coated steel that features rubber-tipped hooks for secure, non-slip hanging. Because the hooks are arranged horizontally rather than vertically, they allow for greater visibility of your stored accessories, whether they’re ties, belts, pieces of jewelry, or scarves.
Pros:
- The rubber-tipped hooks are a nifty design feature intended to secure slippery silk ties.
- We appreciate that the installation materials are included with your purchase so that you can quickly attach this rack to your closet door or wall and get organizing.
Cons:
- To install it, you’ll have to drill holes in your closet door or wall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will tie racks really make a difference?
Yes. You’ll notice a significant difference in the reduction of creasing just by hanging them instead of storing them flat or bunched up in a drawer. Though wrinkle reduction is one of the key tenets of tie care, you’ll also thank yourself for buying a rack to keep them both organized and visible. That way, you won’t have to pull out a handful of ties before finding the one you want.
Why can’t I just use a non-slip hanger?
While this is a useful temporary solution, you’ll soon become disillusioned with repurposing an old dress-pant hanger. The ties may not fall to the bottom of your closet on their own, but removing ties or repositioning the hanger can result in all of your ties sliding onto one side. Believe us — we’ve tried it before. You’ll save yourself constant headaches by committing to one of the most practical closet accessories in existence.
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