English Bridle Belt

A classic leather belt, handcrafted in the traditional way from English bridle leather. Hand-sewn using the saddle stitch and fitted with either a solid brass or solid stainless steel West End style buckle. The belt can be made in either 38mm (1.5") or 32mm (1.25") wide.
 
Sizing:
The best way to determine your belt size is to measure a belt you currently wear. Measure from the end of the buckle to the hole you use most often. If you are unable to do this, you can order a size four inches larger than your current jeans size (e.g., if you wear size 32” jeans, order a 36” belt). Please note that this method is less accurate, and custom-sized items cannot be returned if they do not fit.
 
Leather:
The leather used is traditional English bridle leather, made by Thomas Ware & Sons in the UK. Bridle leather has a long-standing tradition in the saddlery world and has traditionally been used for making Bridles and other tack. It is still produced using traditional vegetable tanning in pits, followed by stuffing with oils and waxes. This process creates a highly durable leather with minimal stretch, making it perfect for belts. The leather thickness ranges from approximately 3.5mm to 4.5mm.
 
Buckles:
The buckles are made from either solid stainless steel or solid brass. Please note that brass buckles will naturally tarnish over time. The stainless steel buckle comes with a polished finish. Please contact me if you would like a different buckle style.
 
Construction
I make my belts using traditional techniques, and every step is done by hand. The buckle and keeper are sewn in using the saddle stitch, which runs along the length of the belt so that it doesn't create a weak point. 
 
A hot crease is applied to the edges of the belt for both aesthetics and to prevent water from wicking in. The edges are then given a slightly domed profile through bevelling, followed by multiple rounds of slicking and sanding, before being sealed and finished with Tokonole and beeswax.
 
All belts are made to order and can take up to 4 weeks to ship.