Sumter Sunglass Strap

The Sumter Sunglass Strap derives its name from the famous Revolutionary War hero, General Thomas Sumter. Sumter served alongside Moultrie and Marion at the Battle of Sullivan’s Fort defending the Charleston harbor in 1776. In 1780, British forces set fire to his house and he returned to action, raising and rallying a militia unit to turn the tide of the war. His fierce fighting style earned him the nickname “The Carolina Gamecock.”

Each of our nautical sunglass straps are made using high quality flat braided polypropylene rope, weather resistant tubing, fine top-grain leather, and antique brass rivets. Every single one is hand crafted in Charleston and made to last the elements. Our sunglass straps are machine washable and air dry very quickly. Over time, if the rope fibers begin to fray, a heat gun can be used to tighten up the loose fibers and return your strap to its original look.