I am extremely pleased with the quality of this tie. I prefer natural fibers for my ties, and decided to give this tie a try because it is 100% cotton. The fabric is excellent with very fine fibers that give the tie a silky smooth feel. The quality of the color and pattern is also excellent and look just as good if not better in real life as they do in the photos.I have not yet had a dress occasion to wear the tie, but I am very confident that I will love the look and enjoy wearing it even more than I've enjoyed admiring it.With so many ties being made of synthetic materials, and so many gaudy and garish colors and designs, it is a relief to see a simple elegant tie, far from boring, but rather refined and made of satisfying high quality fabric. This is an excellent buy