18 September 2007 Doctors beat government’s clothing guidelines by dumping ties for bow ties Some doctors a head start on government plans to tackle hospital infections, already replacing their ties with bow ties. On Monday 17th September, the Department of Health announced a series of new clothing guidelines, including the end of doctors’ white coats and a recommendation not to wear neck ties. Gary Baker, from the UK’s leading online retailer www.tiewarehouse.co.uk, said: “About 12 months ago we started to see a strong increase in sales of bow ties that weren’t for formal occasions. We introduced a range of medical-themed bow ties and they have really taken off. “The days of the bow tie only being worn during the day by slightly eccentric consultants are long gone. Bow ties are now a safe way for doctors to continue to look smart but help to battle infections within hospitals.” Popular medical themed bow ties sold are: Self-tie medical supplies bow tie - £17.99 Features stethoscopes, test tubes, plasters and other medical equipment on a cream background http://www.tiewarehouse.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2624 Hospital bow tie - £14.99 A blue pre-tied bow tie featuring cartoon-style hospital scenes http://www.tiewarehouse.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1471 Self-tie hospital bow tie - £17.99 As above but self-tie http://www.tiewarehouse.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2569 ENDS Notes to Editors: Tie Warehouse is an online retailer of men’s ties and related accessories. The Kent-based company was founded in early 2004 and currently stocks over 1500 different ties, bow ties and cravats for men and boys. In addition to a wide range of fashion ties, Tie Warehouse specialises in hard-to-find items like clip-on ties and children’s ties. Tie Warehouse Factfile (Word)   (PDF) Website: www.tiewarehouse.co.uk Press Enquiries: Publicity Heaven Ph: 08452 303049 Email: press@publicityheaven.com Press Room >