HAMADE Short Mesh Side Garter: Fit, Grip and Styling FAQ

What the HAMADE garter shorts actually are

The HAMADE Short Mesh Side Garter is a high-waisted short with mesh side details and a garter-inspired cut. The catalog describes it as sexy, sporty and elegant at once, made from a soft stretch fabric of 90% polyamide and 10% elastane. It comes in several colorways and in a range of sizes.

That combination matters for pole: the high waist and stretch fabric are designed to move with you, while the mesh side panels and garter styling make the short read as lingerie-inspired rather than plain training wear. It is not a compression short, and the catalog does not list silicone grip panels or a grip coating.

Fit and sizing questions

How does the high waist affect fit?

The short sits at the natural waist rather than the hips. If you prefer a low-rise cut or a short that sits below the waistband of your pole top, this is a different silhouette. The stretch fabric (10% elastane) is intended to follow your shape, but the catalog does not publish a size chart with measurements, so check the size options on the product page and compare them with a high-waisted short you already own.

Is the leg cut cheeky or full coverage?

The catalog describes a cut-out, high-waisted shape with mesh side details. It does not specify rear coverage in numbers or terms like full, cheeky or thong. If coverage at the back is your main concern, treat the product photos as your guide and size up if you want a less close fit.

Will the mesh side panels stretch with me?

The mesh is part of the same soft stretch fabric composition, so it is designed to move with the short rather than restrict it. The catalog does not give a separate mesh composition or stretch percentage, so there is no verified figure to quote for the panels alone.

Catalog facts that affect the fit decision

• HAMADE – Short Mesh Side Garter: Soft stretch fabric: 90% polyamide, 10% elastane. The elastane content is what lets a high-waisted short move through leg hooks and floor work without feeling rigid.

  

• HAMADE – Short Mesh Side Garter: High waist with a cut-out cut. This is the silhouette to compare against your existing pole shorts before you order, especially if you prefer low-rise or full-coverage styles.
• HAMADE – Short Mesh Side Garter: Available in several colorways and in multiple sizes (Couleur, Taille). You can match the short to an existing top, but the catalog does not publish a measurement chart, so use the size options as your starting point.

Thigh grip: what the shorts do and do not do

Pole dancers often ask whether a short helps them hold the pole with their thighs. The HAMADE short is made from a soft polyamide-elastane blend with no listed grip coating, silicone band or tacky panel. That means it behaves like most fashion-forward pole shorts: comfortable against the skin, but not a grip aid in itself.

If thigh grip is your priority, choose the short for fit and style, and treat grip as a separate decision. The catalog does not make any grip-performance claim for this product, so there is no verified basis to say it improves or reduces pole hold. Test it in a warm-up before relying on it for a new trick.

Styling and care questions

What tops does HAMADE suggest pairing with it?

The catalog names the Asymmetric top and the High scoop neck top as matching pieces for a total look. Both are HAMADE styles, so the colorways are intended to coordinate. You can also wear the short with a plain crop top for class.

Can I wear it outside the studio?

The garter and mesh details make it a lingerie-inspired piece, so it works for a themed class, a photoshoot or a night out styled with tights and a jacket. It is not designed as everyday outerwear, and the catalog does not describe it as such.

How should I wash it?

The catalog care instructions are specific: hand wash in cold water with similar colors, do not bleach, and do not tumble dry. Follow those instructions rather than a general machine-wash routine, because the mesh and stretch fabric are the parts most likely to suffer from heat.

Does it come with the matching top?

No. The product record is for the Short Mesh Side Garter only. The Asymmetric top and High scoop neck top are separate products, so check each listing if you want the full set.

Who should choose this short, and who should not

Choose the HAMADE Short Mesh Side Garter if you want a high-waisted, stretch short with visible mesh and garter styling, and you are comfortable choosing a size without a published measurement chart. It suits dancers who prioritize a coordinated look and soft fabric over technical grip features.

Look elsewhere if you need silicone grip panels for thigh holds, prefer a low-rise cut, or want a short with clearly stated rear coverage. The catalog does not provide those details, so this short is a style-led choice rather than a performance-grip purchase.