One person’s old cassette tape is another person’s tie…

The ultimate form of tech nerdy know how is taking one or more washed up, used gadgets and turning them into something new and useful. In this case, it’s an old cassette tape being turned into a tie, specifically using the actual magnetic tape material inside the cassette.

The actual composition of these “cassette ties” is actually 50% tape 50% thread. But those outside the world of tech, no one’s the wiser.

The coolest part isn’t what it’s made out of but what it can still do — play music. If you happen to have a spare magnetic head lying around, running it over one of these nifty ties here will produce audible tones of the original tape recordings. How many ties have you seen that are that “hi-tech”?

$90-$140 and it’s yours.

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From the creator:

The sonic fabric neckties are a limited-edition project made in collaboration with my designer friend Julio Cesar. sonic fabric is woven from 50% recorded audio cassette tape and 50% collared thread the fabric is actually audible if you run a tape head over it! (if you’d like a demo, please visit my YouTube channel at alyceobvious. The idea behind the tie is that the wearer becomes a beacon for other-dimensional, intangible, subtle forces of good…much in the manner of a superhero. only this part of the superhero garb can be worn on the outside in the most conservative environment without detection! looks equally great with dress shirt or t-shirt. this tie is the skinny version – 1.75? wide at the widest point. I also make medium and slightly wider versions.

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Author: Mike Norris

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Gadget lover, smartphone collector, and beer connoisseur. I've been writing about gadgets for three years now and loving every minute of it. Outside of the digital landscape, I enjoy being active outdoors. I'm always up for a good conversation, so feel free to drop me a line!