The Cyberoptix TieLab was started in 2005 after noticing a void in creative yet sophisticated neckwear. We specialize in making men (and women!) of all ages undeniably presentable. We dutifully outfit gangs of groomsmen and ring-bearers. Any of our existing designs can be customised to your colorway - we have over 50 tie fabric colors and 100 printing ink colors.

Owner and designer Bethany Shorb was born in Boston, raised an hour from New York City and now call Detroit, Michigan home. We are proud of and love our adopted city of over 11 years. We're happy to see young artists and entrepreneurs making it a viable home-base for a new wave of independent, sustainable manufacturing.

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►PRESS

The TieLab has been featured on the Martha Stewart Show; various design blogs such as io9, notcot, thrillist, indiefixx, indieobsession, Fabulist, The Consumerist, Uncrate and print publications such as The New York Times, The New York Times Style Magazine, Make Magazine, Details, Fiberarts, Bust, Adorn, URB, BPM, and Industrial Nation.

►THE TIES + ETHICS

Each necktie is unique and may have its own variation in color, density, and texture, with indications and remnants of the printing process on the reverse, further adding to its individual character. Our work is proudly made by skilled hands, not robots!

In addition to the screenprinted line, some limited edition and custom made ties are made with deconstructed vintage, recycled or other sustainable materials.

We only print with high-quality waterbased inks. They’re better for the health of our shop, better for the environment, and they perform much better on fine fabrics.

Microfiber is our most common finish – why not exclusively silk? Many who choose not to consume animal products for ethical, dietary and religious reasons are concerned about the silk industry and wear nothing derived from living things. In the interest of not being exclusionary, we have decided to carry ties in silk, microfiber and cotton. We also receive frequent requests from people in touring bands where dry cleaning is not always an option, therefore making silk ties very impractical. If silk is not a practical option for you, we have many ties that will work with your needs!

►LOCATION

The Cyberoptix TieLab Studio is currently located on the second floor of an old furniture warehouse in downtown Detroit, but we operate online and we ship worldwide!