Knight of the East Mason Sash – Blue Moire Golden Mylar Fringe

Description

Knight of the East Mason Sash – Blue Moire Golden Mylar Fringe

Knight of the East Mason Sash is constructed around a 4.25-inch wide blue moire ribbon that runs from the left shoulder across the chest to the right hip, the wearing position that identifies the Knight of the East within the Masonic fraternity without requiring additional explanation to any informed officer in the room. Moire ribbon at this width carries enough surface area for the wave pattern to fully express itself across the sash length, and the light blue colorway visible in this piece sits in a tone range that reads clearly under both natural and artificial Lodge room lighting. The moire weave is not a surface print. It is produced through a calendering process that permanently presses the wave pattern into the ribbon structure, meaning the pattern does not wash out or fade the way printed finishes do over years of ceremonial wear.

Golden Mylar threads are worked into the sash using hand embroidery, and the Mylar material specification is the construction detail that matters most for long-term appearance. Standard metallic threads tarnish when exposed to air and skin contact across repeated wear cycles, developing a dull patina that dulls the gold tone over a Lodge meeting season. Mylar threads carry a non-tarnish property because the metallic appearance comes from a polyester film core rather than a metal wire wrap, meaning the gold tone remains consistent from the first ceremony to the hundredth without polishing or treatment. That non-tarnish property is a practical construction advantage for a sash worn regularly through a full year of Knight of the East ceremonial duties.

At both ends of the sash, 4-inch wide golden metallic fringe finishes the terminals with consistent thread length and even distribution across the full 4.25-inch ribbon width. Four inches of fringe is a substantial terminal finish, long enough to move visibly as the brother walks through degree ceremony positions and wide enough to present as a deliberate construction feature rather than a token trim addition. The fringe material matches the golden Mylar tone of the hand embroidered thread work, maintaining color consistency between the body embroidery and the end finish.

The reverse side of the sash is lined in red fine polyester fabric, a construction layer that serves two functions. The lining protects the underside of the moire ribbon from direct contact with clothing fabric, which prevents surface abrasion of the moire weave during extended wear. The red colorway on the lining is also a degree-relevant detail for the Knight of the East, visible at the terminal ends where the lining and fringe meet. Total sash length from fringe to fringe is customizable, accommodating the range of shoulder-to-hip measurements across brothers of different builds without requiring a standard size compromise.

The non-tarnish Mylar thread construction holds its gold tone through repeated ceremony wear and storage without surface treatment between Lodge meetings.

Product Features

Blue Moire Ribbon at 4.25 Inches Wide

The sash ribbon is constructed from blue moire at 4.25 inches wide, giving the wave pattern full surface expression across the sash length and producing a sheen that reads clearly under Lodge room lighting without fading or washing out over time.

Hand Embroidered Golden Mylar Threads

Golden Mylar threads are worked into the sash by hand, carrying a non-tarnish property that maintains consistent gold tone through repeated ceremonial wear without the dull patina that standard metallic threads develop over time.

4-Inch Golden Metallic Fringe at Both Ends

Four-inch wide golden metallic fringe finishes both terminals of the sash, matching the Mylar thread tone of the embroidery and moving naturally through degree ceremony positions.

Red Fine Polyester Lining on Reverse

The full reverse side is lined in red fine polyester fabric, protecting the moire ribbon surface from clothing abrasion during wear and providing a degree-relevant color detail visible at the sash ends.

Correct Wearing Position for Knight of the East

The sash is designed to be worn from the left shoulder to the right hip, the ceremonial wearing position that identifies the Knight of the East within the Masonic fraternity.

Customizable Total Length

Total sash length from fringe to fringe is customizable, accommodating a range of shoulder-to-hip measurements without requiring brothers of different builds to work from a single standard size.

Specifications

• Material: Moire ribbon, Mylar threads, polyester fabric
• Color: Blue, golden, red
• Width: 4.25 inches
• Fringe Length: 4 inches
• Length: Customizable total length from fringe to fringe
• Quality: Excellent

FAQ

Q: What makes the golden threads on this sash non-tarnishing?

A: The threads are made from golden Mylar, a polyester film-core material that holds its gold tone through repeated wear and storage without developing the dull patina that standard metallic wire threads produce over time.

Q: How wide is this sash and how is it worn?

A: The sash measures 4.25 inches wide and is worn from the left shoulder across the chest to the right hip, the correct ceremonial position for the Knight of the East.

Q: What is the fringe construction at the ends of the sash?

A: Both ends carry 4-inch wide golden metallic fringe, cut to consistent length across the full ribbon width and matched in tone to the hand embroidered Mylar thread work on the sash body.

Q: Can the total length of the sash be customized?

A: Yes. Total sash length from fringe to fringe is customizable to accommodate different shoulder-to-hip measurements across brothers of varying builds.

Q: What is the purpose of the red lining on the reverse?

A: The red fine polyester lining protects the moire ribbon surface from clothing abrasion during wear and provides a degree-relevant color detail visible where the lining meets the fringe at both ends.