Branch Ties

A NEW TAKE ON GETTING READY

A classic tie.
A simpler
adjustment.

The look you know. A new way to find your fit. We’re developing a zip-up necktie that adjusts with the hold of a button—and locks when you let go.

Thoughtfully designed. Currently in development.

Illustrated forest-green necktie on an ivory shirt, showing the intended classic appearance. Concept only.
THE EVERYDAY, RECONSIDERED.Concept illustration · not a finished product
+A familiar finish.
A different approach.
CLASSIC IN APPEARANCE. CONSIDERED IN DESIGN.SCROLL TO EXPLORE

01 / THE IDEA

Three small steps.
One thoughtful change.

Our push-button slider concept is designed to make finding the right fit feel simple. The mechanism is being developed and tested.

01

Press and hold.

Hold the button to release the slider’s intended locking action.

02

Slide to adjust.

Move the slider to adjust the fit of your zip-up tie.

03

Release to lock.

Let go of the button to engage the lock at your chosen fit.

EXPLORE THE CONCEPT

A little interaction.
A clearer idea.

Hold the button, then use the fit control. Release to lock.

Illustrative interaction only. Not a simulation of the final mechanism.

Locked in place

Keyboard: hold Space on the button and use ← / → to adjust.

02 / MADE FOR THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER

For wherever
you wear a tie.

A workday. A Sunday morning. A day worth dressing up for. We’re working toward a tie that fits naturally into your routine.

01

The everyday

Convenient adjustment for getting ready for work.

WORK
02

The familiar

A concealed zipper installation with a clean appearance.

CHURCH
03

The memorable

A traditional necktie look for weddings and formal events.

OCCASIONS

These are our design goals. Final appearance and performance will depend on prototype evaluation.

03 / A WORK IN PROGRESS

Good ideas take
some refining.

We’re refining the mechanism, selecting manufacturing partners, and evaluating prototypes. Follow along as the details take shape.

EXTERIOR FORM STUDY / ILLUSTRATIVE ONLYCONCEPT STUDY

Finding the form.

A simplified illustration of the slider concept. Public CAD renders can be added here when ready.

FROM CONCEPT TO PROTOTYPE

Room for the next chapter.

PHOTO PLACEHOLDER

Putting ideas to the test.

A space for future prototype photography. No finished-product or prototype photo is shown here.

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04 / OUR STORY

A familiar essential.
A fresh perspective.

Branch Ties was co-founded by Hunter Baldwin and Jakson Currit with a straightforward goal: improve how zip-up neckties adjust.

Hunter is a mechanical engineering student at Brigham Young University. We’re bringing a considered approach to a small detail of getting dressed—developing a custom push-button slider that pairs convenient adjustment with a classic necktie appearance.

Independently developed. Branch Ties is not endorsed by or affiliated with BYU.

05 / A FEW DETAILS

Glad you
asked.

How does the button work?

The concept uses a button to release the slider’s lock while it is held. You slide to adjust the fit, then release the button to lock. The mechanism is still being developed and tested.

Is the product available yet?

Not yet. Branch Ties is in development. We are not taking orders or accepting payments at this stage.

Will it look like a traditional tie?

That’s the goal: a classic necktie appearance with a concealed zipper installation. Final materials, styles, and appearance are still being determined.

When will pricing and launch details be announced?

Pricing and availability have not been set. We’ll share details as development progresses and we’re ready to announce them.

How can I follow development?

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