Description
xFire Fighter Tartan Kilt Honor Bravery and Tradition
The Firefighter Tartan Kilt is unique in that it truly reflects the world of a firefighter, representing the dauntlessness and services offered by firefighters worldwide. It was not designed to identify any clan in Scotland but as a tribute to the courageous men and women who risk their lives daily to protect others.
The tartan itself sports a distinct pattern of red, yellow, and black stripes. The color red signifies fire, and the bravery needed to stand in front of it. Yellow represents protection and protective gear. Black is said to represent the dangers frequently encountered by firefighters.
The history of the Firefighter Tartan goes back to the late 20th century when it was designed in Scotland. They were inspired by the act of the fireman who risked everything for humanity and also his publicized death to benefit people after he is gone. As such, the tartan gained popularity not only with Scottish firefighters but also in other communities of firefighters across the globe.
Each of the stripes and colors in tartan holds meaning. Each bold red stripe represents flames they are fighting, the yellow represents protective clothing and gear that armor them, and the black bands symbolize sorrow for those lost in service.
The Firefighter Tartan Kilt is, therefore, a sign of respect and solidarity with firefighters in all parts of the world. It reminds them symbolically about gallant selflessness and the dangers that they face to make communities safe. It is, therefore, almost common to see the tartan at formal gatherings, parades, and other commemorative events about fallen firefighters.
Today, the Firefighter Tartan lives as a badge of strength, unity and pride among fire fighters. It stands for the spirit that responds to the call to duty, having nothing to lose but much to save. In this evolving fire-fighting traditions and customs, the tartan symbolizes respect for the past and hope for the future.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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