Our verdict
The Warmies and OTAA Men’s Ties are close. We gave the Warmies a slight edge at 8.5/10 over the OTAA Men’s Ties at 8/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. A genuine feel-good buy with real calming benefits, though the warmth only lasts 40-60 minutes and scent fades over time.
Our pick
Warmies
OTAA Men’s Ties
Side by side
| Attribute | Warmies | OTAA Men’s Ties |
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| Our rating | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| Best for | A genuine feel-good buy with real calming benefits, though the warmth only lasts 40-60 minutes and scent fades over time. | Genuinely beautiful ties at a fraction of luxury prices — the real deal for standout style without the markup. |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Warmies if…
A genuine feel-good buy with real calming benefits, though the warmth only lasts 40-60 minutes and scent fades over time.
- Delivers real calming and soothing effects
- Heats in just 45 seconds
Choose the OTAA Men’s Ties if…
Genuinely beautiful ties at a fraction of luxury prices — the real deal for standout style without the markup.
- OTAA is a great site for ties. Highly recommend. Great service and huge range.
- I'd highly recommend OTAA, they've got a fantastic range of neckties that work perfectly for casual looks. The fabrics are top quality and within budget.
Why we rate them this way
Warmies — 8.5/10
A genuine feel-good buy with real calming benefits, though the warmth only lasts 40-60 minutes and scent fades over time.
What we liked: Delivers real calming and soothing effects, Heats in just 45 seconds, Kids genuinely loved sleeping with them, Can double as a cold pack, Multiple sizes and styles available.
Worth knowing: Only stays warm 40-60 minutes, not all night, Scent fades over time (though fixable with essential oil), Machine washing will ruin the heating gel—surface clean only, Kids may wake expecting warmth to still last.
OTAA Men’s Ties — 8/10
Genuinely beautiful ties at a fraction of luxury prices — the real deal for standout style without the markup.
What we liked: OTAA is a great site for ties. Highly recommend. Great service and huge range., I'd highly recommend OTAA, they've got a fantastic range of neckties that work perfectly for casual looks. The fabrics are top quality and within budget., Solid quality, not too flashy unless you want them to be, and the fabric holds its shape even after a bunch of wears., Their ties have amazing designs and feel premium. OTAA is my favorite brand by far., Good mix of classic styles and a few fun ones too. You can find something for every occasion..
Worth knowing: Good range and marketing, but they are ultimately a pretty low quality product..
Common questions
Is the Warmies or the OTAA Men’s Ties better?
We rated the Warmies 8.5/10 and the OTAA Men’s Ties 8/10, so we lean Warmies — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).
What's the difference between the Warmies and the OTAA Men’s Ties?
Short version — Warmies: A genuine feel-good buy with real calming benefits, though the warmth only lasts 40-60 minutes and scent fades over time. OTAA Men’s Ties: Genuinely beautiful ties at a fraction of luxury prices — the real deal for standout style without the markup.