Dangers of chain straps

A kilt wearer recently posted this photo on X Marks the Scot, illustrating what his sporran chain did to his kilt after one hour of wearing.


His strap is admittedly a less expensive one, however the best way to avoid this situation at all is to go with an all-leather strap, which is what I have always recommended.

People sometimes ask me if chain straps really damage the kilt. Well, here's proof that in at least some cases they do!