Tiger of Sweden
Pleated Cummerbund
This is a black pleated cummerbund from Tiger of Sweden, designed for formal wear as a waistband accessory. It features layered flat pleats on the front, a soft satiny fabric, and an adjustable back closure with a metal slide clasp and elastic strap. Made in Italy, it measures 5.5 inches (14 cm) in length and is adjustable for fit.
- Material
- Soft satiny fabric
- Gender
- male
- Style
- formal, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sashes
Color
Size
Specifications
Pleated cummerbund with soft satiny fabric and adjustable metal slide clasp.
Layered flat pleats, metal slide clasp, adjustable length, soft satiny fabric, made in Italy.
- Material
- Soft satiny fabric
- Style
- formal, classic
- Occasion
- formal, wedding
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sashes
Additional Attributes
- Layered flat pleats on the front
- Metal slide clasp on the back
- Adjustable length
- Soft satiny fabric
- Made in Italy
- Tiger of Sweden at Le 31
Product Insights
A polyester satin cummerbund from Tiger of Sweden, priced at 189 CAD—roughly half the cost of a comparable silk alternative—that delivers batch-to-batch consistency, crisp upward-facing pleats, and enhanced durability against wear, snags, and creases. Its engineered sheen mirrors tuxedo lapels for formal coordination, while layered flat pleats create a modern slim-fit silhouette. Backed by over a century of tailoring heritage, it requires professional dry cleaning, and the polyester material trades traditional silk luxury for reliable performance and value.
Verified claims
- Visual consistency
- Polyester satin provides batch-to-batch color and sheen consistency that silk cannot guarantee.
- Pleat integrity
- Polyester satin's stiffness keeps pleats crisp and prevents buckling, unlike silk.
- Durability
- Polyester satin resists wear, snags, splashes, and recovers from creases better than silk.
- Value
- At 189 CAD, this cummerbund costs roughly half the price of a comparable silk satin alternative.
- Sheen mirroring
- Engineered to mirror the sheen of matching SSP tuxedo lapels.
- Brand authority
- Designed by a heritage formalwear brand with over a century of tailoring expertise.
- Pleat etiquette
- Upward-facing pleats are the black-tie standard, originally used as crumb-catchers.
- Design
- Layered flat pleats lie flush for a modern slim-fit tuxedo silhouette.
- Brand heritage
- Tiger of Sweden's 120-year tailoring heritage shapes this cummerbund's modern design.
- Tailoring heritage
- Tailoring authority since 1903, from ready-to-wear pioneer to today's design-led formalwear.
- Care
- Professional dry cleaning required; spot cleaning not recommended.
- Formal coordination
- Polyester satin sheen exactly matches tuxedo lapels.
- Fabric performance
- Polyester satin retains crisp pleats through an evening of wear.
- Material
- The 100% polyester satin is engineered to mirror the sheen of tuxedo lapels exactly.
- Pleats
- The upward-facing pleats are a historical crumb-catcher detail, worn facing up for proper etiquette.
Product record
- Title
- Pleated Cummerbund
- Brand
- Tiger of Sweden
- Price
- 189 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Flat-laid black pleated cummerbund shown horizontally with multiple parallel pleats and a smooth satin-like finish.
- Overall shapeLong rectangular cloth band laid flat and horizontal across the frame, with slightly tapered minor irregularities at the edges.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.45 · w 0.92 · h 0.12 (high) - Pleated constructionMultiple horizontal pleats formed by folded fabric creating parallel raised bands that run along the length of the band.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.46 · w 0.90 · h 0.10 (high) - Material and finishSmooth fabric with a low to medium satin sheen that reflects light in narrow highlights along the pleats and flat surfaces.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.10 (high) - Edge and seamsTop and bottom edges show folded hems; both left and right ends are squared with visible slight seam or fold lines at the terminations.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.45 · w 0.06 · h 0.13 (medium); x 0.90 · y 0.45 · w 0.06 · h 0.13 (medium) - Surface detailMinor wrinkles and gentle creases visible across the band and within pleats causing subtle tonal variation.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.47 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio flat-lay product shot on a neutral light gray background with even lighting and a soft drop shadow beneath the product.
- Shot compositionCentered horizontal flat-lay composition with the product occupying a narrow horizontal band across the middle-lower portion of the image.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame and providing high contrast against the dark product.
- Lighting and shadowEven soft lighting with subtle highlights along the pleats and a faint soft shadow visible below the band.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with clear rendering of fabric texture and edges.
Colors
satin black· band fabric#0E0E0D- Overall shapeLong rectangular cloth band laid flat and horizontal across the frame, with slightly tapered minor irregularities at the edges.
- 02
Product
Black pleated cummerbund laid flat showing satin front panel, inner satin lining, stitched pleated ends, and adjustable elastic strap with rectangular metal sliders.
- Satin front panelWide horizontally oriented band of black satin with a smooth, slightly reflective finish visible across the image center.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.44 (high) - Inner lining and label areaInner facing of the cummerbund visible as a flat black satin panel with two small white rectangular sewn labels centered near the lower edge of the panel.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.42 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Brand label text“TIGER OF SWEDEN”
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.44 · w 0.19 · h 0.04 (high) - Country label text“MADE IN ITALY”
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.03 (high) - Pleated tapered endsBoth horizontal ends of the cummerbund show tapered pleated extensions with visible stitched fold lines; left and right extensions are arranged diagonally toward the image corners.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.54 · w 0.32 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.44 · w 0.32 · h 0.40 (high) - Adjustable elastic strapBlack elastic adjustment strap attached to one end, running diagonally across the top portion of the image with a sewn elastic loop and stitched rectangular end tab.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.04 · w 0.58 · h 0.18 (high) - Rectangular metal slidersTwo rectangular dark metal sliding buckles on the elastic strap; one pair near the top-left corner and one buckle visible at the lower tapered end.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Flat lay product shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image is centered and cropped to show the full width of the cummerbund and strap details.
- Shot compositionFlat-lay detail shot showing the cummerbund and strap arranged diagonally and horizontally across a pale gray background.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with gentle shadows under the cummerbund edges and strap, producing subtle highlights on the satin surface.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution product detail with visible fabric texture and stitching.
Colors
satin black· satin band and inner lining#0E0E0Bmatte black· elastic adjustment strap and sewn tabgunmetal· metal sliders and buckles#1D1D1Dwhite· brand labels- Satin front panelWide horizontally oriented band of black satin with a smooth, slightly reflective finish visible across the image center.