Sunday, March 15, 2015

Why does my leather belt crack?

Why do my leather belts keep breaking? Didn't I buy a belt which says LEATHER?! Any man must have thought about these questions before. To solve the leather belt mystery, read on.

Yes, your belt could have been leather, just that the leather is not used on the outer layer which you can see and feel. Instead, scraps of leather fibre is used as a stuffing in the middle of the belt to bond the outer layers of synthetic / PU leather together. In the market, these are usually called "genuine leather belts". A belt made completely of synthetic material might break into two over time but only the surface of a genuine leather belt would crack because the inner leather fibre holds the belt together.

The only type of real leather is full-grain or top grain leather. The outer layer of full-grain leather belts are made using the top layer of cowhide. What you can see and feel is the leather itself and not some synthetic coating. Full-grain leather retains the texture of the original hide and is extremely flexible and durable. The fanciful patterns and designs are sacrificed for the actual appearance of the cowhide. A full-grain leather belt will last for years even with daily usage and will not peel or crack.

So why do people still buy genuine leather belts? The reasons range from affordability to brand preference, or perhaps, people simply do not know where to buy. The key question is, where can I buy the best men's leather belt? 

If you are looking for affordable full-grain leather belt, your search can end at GreatValueBuys.comGreatValueBuys is an online shop in Singapore that takes pride in offering affordable full-grain replacement leather belt straps, at just $24.90 with free normal postage. It is a luxury all men can afford.

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