The Holdup Suspender Story

For years, suspender wearers had to contend with clip-on suspenders that kept slipping off their pants. Many wearers attempted to bend the metal clips to improve the gripping power, but this quick fix seldom worked. Driven by the frustration of inefficient clips that constantly let go, Sal Herman revolutionized suspenders with the introduction of  his patented no-slip suspender clip. The clip features a single, needle sharp pin in the center of the clasp,which pierces and locks into the pant waistband, without cutting, freying or damaging the fabric. This simple solution launched a rebirth in demand for this alternative to the binding, uncomfortable, and often inability to holdup men's pant using belts. The Holdup Suspender story adds something new to the 200 year old history of men wearing suspenders.

Over the decades,suspenders maintained a hold in the full spectrum of the clothing accessoty world. First, they provided the comfort of wearing looser pants, so as not to contend with wearing a tight, restrictive belt (which did not necessarily hold up their pants anyway). Secondly,they added elegance to business and formal attire. Most attempts to bring them into the mainstream have failed, because traditional suspender clips did not have the gripping power to keep them in place and prevent them from slipping off the pants.

In 1996, Herman and his wife Judee began the Hold-Up Suspender Company. Using the patented no-slip clip, they designed and marketed a variety of suspenders which included styles and fabrics for work, sports, casual, dress and formal wear. In 2002, they introduced an improved new slant-faced no-slip clip. This clip minimizes the flip-open problem that occasionally occurs when sliding against the back of a seat.

The Double-Up style suspender, also introduced in 2002, has the traditional aesthetic look of button-on braces, with the ease of their clips to instantly attach them to your pants.  The Sloops™  line of blue jeanswas added to the Holdup product lines in 2004. Sloops are a belt loop-less 5 pocket blue jean, designed to compliment and fit the physique of the typical suspender wearer ~ no hips, no rear end.

In 2007, due to many requests from their loyal customers, Herman created HANG-UPs...the suspender hanger that quickly and easily organizes and stores suspenders. The innovative trademarked and patented self-centering design of HANG-UPs suspender holder balances and displays suspenders so each one is readily spotted. All your Suspender collection are easily attached and removed from the curved brass rod. It is made in the USA of beautiful hardwood and brass. Hold-Ups complete line is available in all 50 states at over 2300 stores, on the Internet www.Holdup-Suspenders.com andwww.mysuspenders.com ... and via mail order. Phone to order at (800) 700-4515. or request a free 32-page color catalog .

Our new suspender clip Patent # is D614,946 S granted in 2010

We have a new USA patented clip used in our suspender lines with smoother edges and more angled clip cam to prevent accidental opening when sitting down on chairs and car seats. Holdup Suspenders is the world leading suspender manufacturer on selection and service. Only the finest in durable and washable elastic fabrics and top grade leather tabs & crosspatches are used throughout our complete finger clip line. "Always UP for any formal or casual occasion!"

Patented Composite plastic suspender buckle used in our No-Buzz line of suspenders that won't trigger metal detectors at airports or places like courtrooms and Federal buildings. We also use these in our exclusive Ski-Ups™ suspenders for snow sports... or in our Soft Undergarment suspender line made to be worn under your shirt.