Those loops of ribbon on the sides.....

**Steve Barclay** · 4th February 10, 04:39 PM

......So are they to keep the sporran strap in place, or for the belt? Some have "proper" loops at the back as well.

**Jordan** · 4th February 10, 04:59 PM

Some kilt makers put them in for hanging your kilt,
If u mean what I think you do

**Steve Barclay** · 4th February 10, 05:06 PM

I use them for that myself, but I didn't think that it was their main purpose.

**Jordan** · 4th February 10, 05:15 PM

No I think thats their main reason

**ChattanCat** · 4th February 10, 06:43 PM

Loops on kilts are for the sporran strap. If they are used for more, they will put undue stress on the pleats.

**beloitpiper** · 4th February 10, 06:45 PM

Do you mean the loops on the inside of the kilt? Those are for hanging it from a hanger.

**Jordan** · 4th February 10, 06:46 PM

I dont think the OP is meaninf the"belt" loops at the back more the silk or other material ones built inside which come out

**Bigkahuna** · 4th February 10, 07:26 PM

Oh!! Those are for pulling your kilt up when it slides down........just kidding

**davidlpope** · 4th February 10, 07:37 PM

The belt loops made of tartan sewn to the back of some kilts are for sporran straps, although I routinely see people put a kilt belt through them. The small loops of ribbon sewn into the waist band can be used for hanging the kilt on a hanger with the appropriate hooks.

Cordially,

David

**piperdbh** · 4th February 10, 07:57 PM

Didn't somebody recently post that their kilt had either buttons or loops on the inside to attach to their formal doublet? That might be what your loops are. But, as has already been posted, the loops on the outside of the kilt are for your sporran strap.