Garters and Garter Flashes

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GARTERS

& Garter Flashes

Garters are worn to help keep your kilt hose up and in place. Traditional garters were tied bands of woven cloth. Modern garter flashes are composed of adjustable elastic garters with colored ribbons (or flashes) attached. The flashes are worn to the outside of the leg, and are visible below the turn down of your kilt hose. These flashes are meant to emulate the tied ends of the traditional garter ties. We are happy to be able to offer both modern and traditional garters in a wide variety of colors. Choose a color that tones well with the kilt -- colors that contrast with the kilt hose stand out especially well!

STANDARD GARTER FLASHES
$24.00
Available in modern red (scarlet), ancient red (orange), weathered red, modern green (bottle), ancient green, weathered green (brown), modern blue (navy), ancient blue, weathered blue (grey), maroon, yellow, black, purple and white. Very high quality all-wool woven ribbon, on a fully adjustable elastic strap. Made in Scotland. Stocked for immediate shipment. 2 to 4 weeks if not in inventory.

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TRADITIONAL GARTER TIES

$24.00

We are happy to help Highland fashion return to its roots with these traditional woven garter ties. Each measures approximately one yard long (36"), including fringed ends. Made of a merino wool blend, we have nearly every color you may need available! Made in Scotland.

Click here for instructions on how to tie your traditional garters.

Available in black, charcoal, grey, ecru (white), bottle green, loden, lovat green, claret, brick, tartan (modern) red, ancient red (orange), purple, navy blue, St. Andrews blue, ancient blue, brown, bison, and yellow. (Please refer to our Lewis Kilt hose for color chart). Stocked for immediate shipment. 4 to 6 weeks if not in inventory.

EXTRA-LONG GARTER TIES

$34.00

Just like the traditional garters above, but these are 44" long, to better fit those with more ample calves. Currently available in black, ecru, tartan red, ancient red, bottle green, lovat green, navy and ancient blue, we plan on expanding the color range in the future -- so if you are interested in another color, let us know! Made in Scotland. Stocked for immediate shipment. 4 to 6 weeks if not in inventory.

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