Braided men's velour belt dark brown

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Size Guide Belt

Find your perfect size

Brands use different methods to determine belt sizes. That is why we ask you to follow our size guide when choosing our belts, to avoid any inconvenience later.

Belt size	Hip circumference
Belt size	CM	inches
80/32	75-85	30-34
85/34	80-90	32-36
90/36	85-95	34-38
95/38	90-100	36-40
100/40	95-105	38-42
105/42	100-110	40-44
110/44	105-115	42-46

Belt sizeCMinches

80/3275-8530-34

85/3480-9032-36

90/3685-9534-38

95/3890-10036-40

100/4095-10538-42

105/42100-11040-44

110/44105-11542-46

Additional notes:
– Wear the type of trousers you intend to wear with the belt, as the thickness of the trouser material can affect your hip size.
– If you don’t have a flexible measuring tape at hand, thread a cord, cable or ribbon through the belt loops, mark the point where it goes exactly once around your hips, and measure the distance with a regular tape measure.
– The pin should ideally fit through the middle hole, so that there is neither too much nor too little belt. The length from the middle hole to the tip of the belt is 15 cm (total belt length = belt size + 15 cm; example: belt size 95 = total belt length 110).

How to find the right size

Step 1.Thread a flexible measuring tape through the belt loops of a well-fitting pair of trousers (just like a belt).
Step 2.Mark the point where the tape goes exactly once around your hips. That is your hip size.
Step 3.Check which hip-size interval your measured hip size fits into best and choose the corresponding belt size.

Example: Measured hip size = 93 cm / 37 in → Belt size = 95/38

Alternative measuring methods

Use your current belt
1) Take one of your current belts (even if it does not fit perfectly).
2) Measure the distance from the inner end of the buckle to the hole or the point (braided belts have no holes) that fits you most comfortably. This is usually the point that shows the most signs of wear. This is your hip size.
3) Check which hip-size interval your hip size fits into best and choose the corresponding belt size.

Use your jeans size
1) Add 3 inches to your current jeans size to determine your belt size.
2) Check our size table to see which size fits you best.
Example: 32 in jeans size + 3 in = 35 in hip circumference → 90/36 belt size

Additional notes:
– This is the fastest and most convenient, but also the least accurate method.
– This method works best in inches and only for men.

Why are there 5 belt holes?
The number of holes (usually 5 holes spaced 2.5 cm apart) gives your body room for small changes and makes it possible to wear the belt at different waist or hip heights (jeans are usually worn lower than suit trousers). In addition, your hip size can vary depending on the material thickness of your trousers and on whether or not you tuck in your shirt.

Questions about your size?

Our support team is here to help with any questions about sizes or anything else on the site.

Live chat with us and talk to our customer support in real time.
Write to us at customercare@dalgado.de or via our contact page.
Our support team is available from 9 am – 5 pm, Mon–Fri, and answers all enquiries as quickly as possible.

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Manufactory

Material

Price

Braided belts have enjoyed great popularity for many years and are an excellent alternative to traditional belts. The braided pattern gives the belt a relaxed character, making it easy to combine with casual or dressy outfits. The velvety Italian suede has been awarded the highest quality seal, "Gold," by the LWG. Combined with a modern viscose lining and a simple brass buckle, the 3.5cm wide belt is the perfect accessory for a casually elegant style. The braided pattern allows you to tie the belt where it fits best, guaranteeing ultimate comfort. The belt perfectly matches our Rafael Low-Top sneakers.

Details

Care & Warranty

Care instructions
Cleaning: Spray the leather with ourBamboo Lotionbrush the dirty areas carefully with ourCrepe brushand let the leather dry.
Care: Spray the entire leather surface with ourBamboo Lotionand spread the lotion evenly with a soft cloth. The wool requires no care.
Roughening: Brush the leather with ourCrepe brushto restore the typical suede look.
Frequency: Once a quarter or as needed.

All our care products are made in Germany and are organic.

Repair
We want you to enjoy your Dalgado products for as long as possible. That's why we offer additional professional repair options so you can give your products the long life they deserve. For more information, please clickhere.

Guarantee
We're so confident in the quality of our belts that we offer a 2-year warranty against all manufacturing defects. For more information, please clickhere.

RAFAEL

135,00 €

Belt size	Hip circumference
80/32	75-85	30-34
85/34	80-90	32-36
90/36	85-95	34-38
95/38	90-100	36-40
100/40	95-105	38-42
105/42	100-110	40-44
110/44	105-115	42-46

Know what you are buying

The fashion industry is notoriously opaque and deceiving. As a consumer you get hardly any reliable information on the actual origin of the materials and manufacturing conditions. To us, that is fundamentally wrong. You have every right to know exactly what you are buying. That is the only way to make better purchasing decisions.

OUR MANUFACTORY FOR BRAIDED BELTS
Milan, Italy

"Made in" labels are unfortunately a gross oversimplification. For a product to be legally labeled, for example, "Made in Italy," it is sufficient if the final essential production step takes place in Italy. The term "essential" is often stretched to the limit. Many brands, including many luxury brands, exploit this loophole and have their products manufactured in low-wage countries in Eastern Europe and the Far East before they are "finished" in Italy. Unfortunately, as a customer, you are usually unaware of this. To us, that is not only completely wrong, but also unacceptable. That is why all of our products are proudly crafted in family-owned workshops in Italy, Germany and Portugal where all artisans are treated with the respect they deserve.

In 2017, we set out on the bold quest to find the very best braided belt maker. After many months, we finally found what we were looking for. The fourth generation family business has been honing their skills since 1913 and is known around the world for their exceptional high-quality braided belts. The Manufactory has already worked with many of the most esteemed luxury brands.

Learn more about our Braided Belt Manufactory

TRACEABILITY

The fashion industry is notoriously opaque and deceiving. As a consumer you get hardly any reliable information on the actual origin of the materials and manufacturing conditions. To us, that is fundamentally wrong. You have every right to know exactly what you are buying. That is the only way to make better purchasing decisions.

Excellent Italian suede

Material: cowhide suede
Origin of raw material: Europe
(By-product of the meat industry)
Tanning method: Mineral
Tannery: Mastrotto
Location: Verona, Italy
Certification: Biobased, LWG Gold rating

The upper leather is a velvety cowhide suede from the renowned Italian tannery Mastrotto. It is considered one of the finest tanneries in the world and has been awarded the highest quality seal "Gold" for its outstanding quality and sustainable production processes. Mastrotto leathers are also the world's first USDA-certified bio-based leathers. Only the finest raw hides, all of which are byproducts of the European meat industry, are used to produce this premium leather. The hides are tanned according to the strict REACH regulations.

Learn more about the tannery

Ecological viscose lining

Material: Viscose
Material origin: Waste product of the cotton industry
Factory: Unknown
Location: Italy
Certification: REACH, RCS, Oeko-Tex Standard 100

The extremely durable viscose used for the lining of our braided belts is an ecological yarn made from cotton linter, the remnants of cotton plants after harvesting. The yarn essentially consists of agricultural waste and is RCS and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified and REACH compliant. Unfortunately, our braided belt manufacturer is currently keeping the name of the factory a secret. As soon as we find out the name, we will update our traceability information.

High-quality brass buckle

Material: Solid brass
Origin of the material: Italy
Manufactory: Secret
Location: Brescia, Italy

No belt is complete without the right buckle. That's why we use high-quality, solid brass from Italy. The buckles are made in a family-run business near Brescia, founded in 1972. Finding a good buckle manufacturer is surprisingly difficult. That's why we won't reveal the name of our factory. There are some secrets that simply shouldn't be revealed. We hope you understand.

Learn more about our buckle manufacturer

Strong sewing thread

Material: Polyester
Origin of the material: Italy
Factory: Unknown
Location: Italy

We use polyester thread for the stitching on the laces and buckle. Polyester thread is significantly stronger than cotton thread, which is why we chose it for these high-stress areas. Unfortunately, we do not currently know the name of the factory that produces the thread. As soon as we have the name, we will update our traceability information.

Non-toxic adhesive

Material: Unknown
Origin of the material: Italy
Properties: Water-soluble and free from harmful substances
Factory: Unknown
Location: Italy

The glue is water-soluble, contains no harmful substances, and is made in Italy. Unfortunately, we don't currently know the name of the factory that produces the glue. As soon as we have the name, we will update our traceability information.

PREISMATRIX

We all know that fashion brands heavily mark-up their prices. But do we really know by how much? We certainly didn't and what we found out shocked us. Traditional retail brands mark-up their prices by 5-6 times. Luxury brands mark-up their prices by staggering 10-15 times. To us, that is unjustifiable. We cut out the middle man, sell directly to you and pass the savings on to you. Our average mark-up is 3 times and we reveal our exact production costs. You deserve to know.

High-quality Italian suede

Leather is the main component of our braided suede belts. That's why we make no compromises when it comes to leather quality. The Italian suede has been awarded the Gold Seal of Quality by the LWG and is the world's first USDA-certified bio-based leather. The raw hides are a byproduct of the meat industry and are tanned in compliance with the strict REACH regulations.

Timeless elegance

Braided suede belts have enjoyed great popularity for decades due to their timeless elegance. Equipped with a simple brass buckle, the belt transforms into a versatile accessory that can be easily combined with formal or casual attire.

100 years of experience

It takes the collaboration of nine Italian belt makers and 12 work steps to create one of our braided suede belts. The combination of over 100 years of experience and superior materials guarantees the exceptional durability and elegant appearance of our belts.

Climate and plastic positive

For every single order, we plant a tree with our partner On A Mission and remove 80 plastic bottles from our beloved oceans with our partner Empower. We are very proud to be a climate- and plastic-positive company. All our belts are packaged completely plastic-free in a classy black belt box made of FSC-certified paper and a cotton bag from Italy. Every product has an ecological footprint. We do everything in our power to ensure it's a positive one.