Cotton Pocket Square Fold

The pocket square is a charming accessory that has seen a huge surge in popularity over the past decade.

Cotton pocket square fold.

The flat pocket square is a simple elegant fold that pairs well with a tuxedo or other black tie wear. Pocket squares made out of cotton tend to be thin and prone to creasing. With the square laid flat fold in half once then a second time in other words into quarters with the rolled edge at the top fold in the left and right sides into thirds. Make each fold the same size and the pocket square roughly the width of your pocket.

Cotton or linen materials work best for this pocket square fold. Tie bar sells pocket squares in silk cotton linen and wool fabrics and has the biggest selection of pocket squares for every occasion including work and weddings. A note on folding pocket squares. Just be sure to use a beefed up fold to give the square some oomph.

You can fold a cotton one into a square fold once and never unfold it again. Pocket squares are simple and easy to fold follow this simple guide and you will be folding a pocket square in no time. In ancient egypt a cloth akin to a handkerchief was commonly carried by the working man. Remember the goal is to make your pocket square the perfect finishing touch not to distract from the rest of your outfit.

The only thing visible should be the two slightly offset triangular points spaced as close or wide as desired. In general this type of a fold looks best with linen or cotton pocket squares which have a bit of stiffness to them.