Hand Made To Order
Every spinning bowtie sold by Socia's Original Spinning Bowties is hand made by Kelly Socia himself. Great care is taken to produce a good looking finished product that looks and works great. This page describes the basic features of our spinning bowties.
The Bowtie
The bowtie itself is perhaps the most important part of the spinning bowtie. The bowtie begins its life as a pre-tied bowtie and neckstrap combination, and is carefully deconstructed and reassembled to produce a finished spinning bowtie. On a standard $40 spinning bowtie, the bowtie is made of high quality, durable polyester and has a matte finish.
We also offer bowties in deluxe glossy satin, shiny metallic lame', and a number of special patterns (Paisley, US Flag, Tartan, etc). If you're looking for special type of spinning bowtie that isn't listed on our color and pattern page, please contact us and describe what you're looking for. We'll get back to you with an estimate (typically $40 plus the cost of acquiring the special bowtie).
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The Motor
A spinning bowtie that doesn't spin is... well... just a regular bowtie. We use a small hobby sized motor in every spinning bowtie which produces a smooth, fast rotation. The small profile of the motor allows the user to wear the bowtie comfortably while still looking good, both when it is still and when its spinning. At the base of the motor is a small metal brace (top of the photo) that sits against the base of the neck to allow the bowtie to stick out and spin smoothly without hitting the chest or chin. See our spinning bowtie in action!
The Neckstrap
The regular neckstrap on the spinning bowtie accomodates up to an 18" neck. We can change how the neckstrap is attached so that it accomodates larger necks (18" - 21"). When you order your bowtie, simply check the option for the larger neckstrap on the order form.
The Remote
Every spinning bowtie comes with a remote control that is attached to the bowtie motor via a small cord. The average cord length is 2.5', and is long enough to thread underneath a dress shirt and into a pocket for wearers up to 6' 3" tall. At the push of a button, the bowtie spins using the power provided by 2 AA batteries in the remote. Batteries can be replaced easily, allowing for unlimited spinning bowtie fun! If the wearer will be taller than 6' 3", check the longer cord option on the order form.