CalExotics Scandal - Bed ties, red and black brocade

This model is the only one whose manufacturer describes both mounting methods: the tethers wrap around the bedposts, or slide under the mattress when the bed has none. It is also the only one to publish a finish, a red and black brocade lined with a plush interior. The wrist and ankle cuffs are adjustable. The CalExotics Scandal Bed Ties state 152.5 centimetres, in polyester.

Why choose this model?

• Posts or under the mattress: both mountings are stated, which makes the system usable on a bed with no visible frame.
• Red and black brocade: the only described finish in the range, on systems that are otherwise uniformly black.
• Plush interior: padding is stated on the cuffs, wrists and ankles alike.
• 152.5 centimetres: the stated length sits between the bed cross and the complete kit.
• Separate tethers: each limb is handled independently, with no crossed setup imposed.

How to use it

1. Choose the mounting according to the bed: the posts if there are any, otherwise under the mattress.
2. Pull each tether taut and check in a dry run that it no longer slips under load.
3. Adjust the cuffs to two fingers' clearance and leave slack at the shoulders.
4. Check that a full release takes seconds, from the side of the bed.
5. Never run a tether around the neck, and watch the extremities throughout.

The eight-ring restraint works differently, by multiplying anchor points; the complete kit adds a blindfold and a gag. See also starting BDSM safely and our materials guide.

Care and precautions

Brocade needs more care than bare polyester: wipe it with a barely damp cloth, with no immersion and no brushing, and let it dry flat away from any heat. Check the stitching and the state of the tethers before every session. Under-mattress mounting depends entirely on the weight of the bed: a light mattress lifts under load, which slackens the restraint without warning. Never leave a restrained person without continuous presence.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a bed with posts?

No. The tethers also pass under the mattress, which sets this model apart from the others in the range.

What is the finish?

Red and black brocade with a plush interior, the only finish described by the manufacturer across these four references.

What do the 152.5 centimetres measure?

The manufacturer states a total length without giving its basis. The four systems do not compare on that figure.

Are ankles included?

Yes, wrist and ankle cuffs are supplied, all adjustable.

How is it cleaned?

With a barely damp cloth, no immersion, then dried flat.

SoPigalle tip: if you go for the under-mattress mounting, do it with the mattress already occupied. A setup made on an empty bed turns out twice too loose once weight is on it, and correcting it means pulling everything out again.