Men's Dress Belt: What to Look For
· Trevor Wing
A good men's dress belt is a smooth leather strap in one solid color, usually black or dark brown, with a simple buckle and a...
Education & Articles
Straight answers about bridle leather, belt sizing and how a good belt is made.
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Bridle Leather Belts, Handcrafted in the USA
· Trevor Wing
If you're looking for bridle leather belts made in the USA, here's the straight answer. I cut, burnish and assemble every belt by hand in...
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Full Grain Leather Belt: What to Look For
· Trevor Wing
The short answerA full grain leather belt is cut from the top layer of the hide with the natural surface left on. Nothing is sanded...
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Belt Sizes: How to Measure and Pick the Right One
· Trevor Wing
The short answer Your belt size is the length from the buckle to the hole you use most, rounded to the nearest inch. If you...
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Durable Belts: What Actually Makes a Leather Belt Last
· Trevor Wing
A durable belt is a single strap of good leather from a tannery you can name, a solid brass buckle, and fasteners you can undo....
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Vegetable Tanned Leather Belt: What to Know
· Trevor Wing
The short answer A vegetable tanned leather belt is made from leather tanned with plant-based tannins instead of chemicals. It starts light and firm, and...
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What Is English Bridle Leather?
· Trevor Wing
If you’ve ever wondered what makes an English bridle leather belt worth the hype (and the price), this article breaks it down. From its roots...
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Why Bridle Leather Is My Favorite
· Trevor Wing
A Craftsman's Perspective on Durability, Finish, and the Right Tannery When you work with leather every day, you stop thinking about it as just a...
