Brabant red/white checked Brabant

The red-and-white checked Brabant suspenders are Y-shaped suspenders with small red and white checks along their entire length, fastened with metal clips. The checkerboard pattern extends to the clips and is only interrupted by the white back piece where the straps meet. These suspenders can be worn by both women and men, and they are a staple of Carnival in Brabant.

How the checked suspenders are made

• The pattern consists of regular red and white squares, like a checkerboard, across the entire strap.
• At the back, the straps meet in a Y-shape, with a white teardrop-shaped back piece at the junction.
• You attach the suspenders to your trousers with three metal clips: two at the front and one at the back.
• The front straps have metal sliders that allow you to adjust their length.
• The suspenders are designed for both women and men.

The Brabant checkerboard during Carnival

Red and white checks are the colours of Brabant: the provincial flag of North Brabant features exactly this checkerboard pattern. That is why you see those checks everywhere during Carnival, on scarves, caps, Carnival costumes, and suspenders. Anyone wearing the pattern shows without words which Carnival region they belong to. Suspenders are an easy way to make the pattern stand out, as they run across your entire upper body.

What to wear under the Brabant suspenders in the parade?

For a day in the parade or on the pub crawl, the red-and-white checkerboard stands out best against a plain background, such as a dark blue Carnival costume or a white shirt. Clip the clips onto trousers with a sturdy waistband, and the straps will stay straight over your shoulders while you dance along. In the evening in a packed party hall, you can also wear the suspenders over a black shirt, so that the checks are the only splash of colour. Add a red-and-white scarf or cap to complete the Brabant theme from head to toe.

Choose these checked suspenders and you will instantly be in the colours of Brabant during Carnival.