We cover an awful lot of crowdfunding campaigns, nearly all of which are some sort of tech product or app. However, every so often we come across non-tech campaigns that are just so interesting or useful that we have to sneak them in. This is one of those times. As Father’s Day is coming up, this would make a perfect gift:
These are Tommies Ties. While they look, feel, and work just like you standard, normal tie, there is a big difference. Tommies Ties have, “Microfiber sewn into the tie for wiping away smudges from your smartphone or camera lens. Get more out of your tie than good looks.”1 This is absolutely brilliant. Here is a little blurb from the campaign page:
Tommies Ties are fashionable handmade neckties that double as a screen or glasses cleaner. We have carefully selected suppliers that work with other well-known, high-end fashion brands. We will be producing our ties from 100% pure silk with ultra high-quality microfiber professionally sewn into the lining.
Rather than untucking your dress shirt to wipe your screen or glasses with a soft undershirt, help us make these ties with microfiber specifically intended to clean delicate glass. Reaching our goal will enable us to produce these ties and expand to other designs. 2
It is hard to believe that there are not already ties like this on the market. You can pre-order one tie of your choce for $39, three ties for $109, or all five for $169 on the Indiegogo Campaign.
