How to choose a good leather belt. Some tips
Today we will talk, as you probably realized, about belts. We will give you some tips on how to choose the right belt and which one to choose so that the belt will last a very long time, maybe even a lifetime. Today there are still things that give a lifetime warranty. And about such belts we will tell you today.
If you are in search of buying a belt for jeans, then this article will be quite interesting and may even be useful.
So let’s get started. Today there is such a large selection of all sorts of belts for jeans, classic pants and there are even belts for shorts.
Manufacturers around the world have tacitly made a decision for themselves to reduce the quality of the product they produce. This is quite a profitable combination for the manufacturer. Less cost for quality, materials. The wear and tear is faster and, accordingly, the consumer has to buy a new thing after a certain short time specified by the manufacturer.
And this is true. Today it is difficult to imagine that your refrigerator can work for 25 years. And before it was quite an imaginable service life of appliances. All home appliances will work exactly as long as it is specified in the manufacturer’s certificate. It is economically profitable for the consumer to change appliances every 3–5 years. Everything is made by the manufacturer so that it is not profitable for you to repair your old appliances. Parts are expensive and everything is made so that you buy new appliances. This is the case with all products around the world.
If mercedes benz cars — a guarantee of quality and reliability has taken this business option and now the quality of cars is dozens of times different from the models of the nineties. It speaks volumes.
And it’s not a secret for anyone. We already know in advance when we buy something
about its lifespan.
But let’s get back to our topic. The same situation happens with belts.
Previously, the life of a brand-name leather belt could last from 10 to 75 years. Today, such a belt made of quality tanned leather from Italy will last you 10–15 years and it will look quite unsightly. And this is not because you wear the belt without taking it off 24 hours a day. But because of the quality. Material with modern additives that accelerate the aging process of the skin. If in the old days the leather was treated with animal natural fat, nowadays the treatment with chemicals is quite suitable for the manufacturer. The materials of the buckle became just surprising, it seems that it doesn’t have that old native and heavy metal, but it was replaced by aluminum skillfully transforming it into a massive belt buckle. Such a buckle just physically can’t last 15 years. In 5 years it will lose color, all the paint will peel off, and it will change shape from use.
Where can I find and buy a quality, also a stylish leather belt?
This question can only be answered by looking for a good quality leather belt in small craft shops at fairs or at craftsmen who deal directly with leather products. This is where you won’t go wrong. The quality of handmade belt can be the envy of even manufacturers with world names.
All because the masters of tanners use the old scheme of processing leather, dye it and turn the skin into a work of art. And this is no joke, in Morocco working and processing leather has been established for centuries. All done by people outdoors, with natural colors that do not harm nature. It is hard work, but the result is stunning.
Masters from Italy are also considered masters of their craft. They are able to make the skin insanely soft and delicate.
Masters who work with belts use materials mainly from these tanners. All the craftsman has to do is to make a quality beautiful reliable buckle. Give the belt a gloss and the belt is ready to use for a long time even without special care.
How to choose the size of the belt?
If you decide to buy a leather belt in an online store, then you at least need to know the volume of your waist. This is needed so that you can explain to the manager or salesperson what belt size you need. Find out your waist size is simple.
Take a measuring tape, also called a “tailor’s meter,” and measure your waist by connecting the two ends in one place at 0. The number on the second end of the “meter,” will be your waist volume.
From this you can figure out what length you need the belt and where the master will make the holes for comfort.
Consult with the salesman and he will definitely give you the best advice on both the size and design of the belt.
So, if this was able to help you, then do not hesitate and buy the author’s leather belts from the masters.
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