i've been using the same cargo strap as a belt for the past 15+ years and it's still going strong. infinitely adjustable, too.
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Any options that aren't plastic, but still business casual? Or that I can wear out and not look like my dad?
Ooh, somehow I've never heard of these before. Somebody ahould start making them out of dandelion rubber, algae polyurethane, or a flexible formulation of polyhydroxyalkanoates.
About your jeans/suit trousers comment, do you have a recommendation for more durable pants as well?
do you have a recommendation for more durable pants as well?
I recommend Cargo pants and pants made from polyester.
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These trap every bit of dirt, Cheeto dust, or shit particle you ever came in contact with
They are also machine-washable.
Source: I have had one of these for approx. 10 years, it's done probably 100 wash cycles.
Interesting. I have a nylon belt that has vertical groves and a spring cam lock for adjusting inward, and release lever to open it back up. Like a ziptie with a release. The belt will never wear out, but the cam spring already snapped. Lol
I concur. Bought one about 6 years ago and it is still like new. It was a little pricey IMO but the only option they had at the time. I like it a lot
I switched to these a few years ago. They are amazing...as long you do not care about style. There is no way to make them look "dressy".
Have you tried Belt Bros instead?
Who wants to wear one belt their whole life? Are we cartoon characters?
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