Color pattern
Regimental stripe
Diagonal bands are arranged in repeated color groups, especially on neckties.
Also searched as: repp stripe, rep stripe
Open the interactive guide ↗How it is made
A tie’s cut and construction present the stripes diagonally when worn. Color order and direction can be significant in specific institutional designs.
How to recognize it
Look for a consistent diagonal sequence rather than a woven twill rib alone.
Common uses
- Neckties
- Bow ties
- Scarves
What to distinguish
Repp describes a ribbed fabric and regimental describes a design tradition; neither is a universal synonym for every striped tie. Commercial stripes need not indicate an affiliation.
Sources & further reading
Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.