Bones for a shirt are a small but very necessary men's accessory. Their second name is “collar inserts”. These are rigid, small and flat rectangular plates with a triangular end on one side. They are placed in a special collar pocket to ensure its rigidity.
There are a lot of varieties of such “inserts”. We will analyze the history of their appearance, the subtleties of their purpose and options for manufacturing materials. As a life hack, we have prepared tips on how to choose shirts with bones.
History of appearance
The first version of the bones was a combination of ordinary paper clips with magnets. The idea was invented by the American Jonathan Bus, which was supported by his brother. By combining efforts and capital, they opened a mini-production of collar magnets. Of course, Italians, Turks, Germans and other nations, having learned about such a “mini accessory” for men’s shirts, began to puzzle over how to make something similar.As a result, factories for the production of seeds from a wide variety of materials began to rapidly open all over the world.
Purpose
Maintaining the shape of the collar, fixing and holding its ends throughout the day are the main features of why underwires are needed. You can do without them, exactly until the 5th wash. Even a perfectly ironed shirt, whether with a steam iron or a regular iron, will wrinkle the collar area during the day, bending its ends inward, which will turn your appearance into a sloppy one. After all, for any self-respecting man, as well as for a woman, a neat appearance plays a vital role.
Also, these products act as a worthy men's accessory. Many young ladies are racking their brains over what to give to their lover or even their boss. It’s a pity that they rarely think of such a necessary attribute for a man as ordinary bones encrusted with precious or semi-precious stones for the durability of the corners of the collar.
What materials are they made from?
Today, many companies produce bones for shirt collars made of stainless steel, plastic, brass, wood, silver and even gold. For convenience, they are equipped with small magnets to adjust the position (corner) of the collar.
Important! Regardless of the material, the underwires make the collar rigid and wrinkle-resistant. This is a really necessary gift for a man.
Each material has its own characteristics:
- plastic ones are the most affordable and are good for several months;
- Inexpensive stainless steel variations are strong, resilient and last a long time;
- having a golden color, brass, like steel, is rigid and wear-resistant;
- Wooden inserts of varying prices have a pleasant smell and unusual appearance;
- gold, silver and bronze are expensive, durable, eternal, belong to the elite, luxury class;
- made of carbon, mother-of-pearl, with diamonds, diamonds and other precious inserts emphasize wealth.
Attention! The plastic is soft and flimsy, which is why the plastic collar inserts quickly bend and lose their shape. Stainless steel and brass options can last forever; their price depends on the brand.
How to choose a shirt with bones: tips from stylists
When buying a shirt, look at the corner of the collar. It should have a special convenient pocket for easy insertion of seeds.- Choose an exclusively classic shirt style with a rigid “standing” collar without initially sewn-in bones. Most sewn-in inserts are made of plastic, which is why they lose their firmness and elasticity after the 10th wash.
- Compare the length and width of the bone with the area where it is inserted in the collar. It should not stick out from the pocket or fall into it. But the material and shape of the ends depend on financial capabilities and preferences.
- The ideal shirt is one with removable, sliding, metal inserts. They are easy to take out and change size, so you can insert them into the pockets of other shirt collars.
- If there is a button on the edge of the collar, then additional inserts will simply be inappropriate. Buttons sewn on the edge of the tip of the collar will be able to maintain a straight shape even without special inserts.
To summarize, we would like to note that bones must have a place in the wardrobe of every self-respecting man. Remember that no matter what condition you are in, your appearance will remain perfect thanks to a long-lasting shirt collar.
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