The Order of the Garter is the oldest chivalric order in Britain, founded in 1348. It includes the British Sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and 24 others. Membership is granted by the sovereign, and members wear certain garments and have the right to use the Order’s insignia. The Order’s name comes from an ornamental garter, […]
A garter spring is a metal spring used to reinforce a rubber seal around pipe joints or rotating shafts. Originally made from tanned leather, they are now sold as straight springs and can be cut to size. Choosing the right size involves considering factors such as material, joint diameter, and pressure. Garter springs can be […]
The garter toss is a wedding tradition where the groom tosses the bride’s garter to a crowd of single men after the bouquet toss. The groom removes the garter while a chosen song plays, and the method used is up to the couple. The man who catches the garter is believed to be the next […]
Garter straps were once necessary to keep women’s stockings in place, but with the invention of elastic and pantyhose, they are now mostly worn as a fashion statement or for special occasions. They are also used in weddings, and men used to wear garter straps for socks and shirt sleeves. A garter strap is a […]
Garter belts, a type of women’s underwear, were popular in the 1940s and 1960s as a way to keep stockings in place. They were often associated with eroticism and had multiple attachments to stockings, but were eventually replaced by pantyhose and more reliable stockings. A garter belt is a type of women’s underwear that became […]
Bridal garters were once functional but are now worn for aesthetic and traditional purposes. They come in many styles and colors, and are often thrown to unmarried male guests at weddings. The tradition is believed to have started in England or France during the 14th century and evolved from more invasive customs. A bridal garter […]
