
Sputnik Necktie, Soviet Russia Space Satellite Tie
Sputnik Necktie, Space Satellite Tie. How dapper is a little Soviet satellite dot print? Out of this world dapper, duh! • Pattern: Sputnik 1• Fabric: Silky-soft microfiber or 100% silk.• Printing ink: Non-toxic, waterbased ink.• Print area: 16" from bottom point.• Tie Size: Choose standard or narrow. Skinny & standard XL too where available• Color: Many! Your choice from dropdown menu.• Microfiber care: Hand wash, spot clean, or dry clean.• Silk care: Spot clean, or dry clean.• Creases and folds? Gently iron medium. Launched on October 4 1957, Sputnik 1 was the first man-made satellite to be sent into orbit, kicking off the Cold War space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. While it was little more than a fancy radio transmitter, it would become an important stepping stone for future technological advancements to come.The launch of Sputnik 1 surprised the American public and shattered the perception, furthered by American propaganda, of the United States as the te