The strap: cowhide leather, length and snaps
The strap is cowhide leather, about 50 to 51 inches long, with a snap closure and several snap positions. What that means for fit, wear and care.
Belt guide
Short, plain guides for people buying their first belt. They cover how ordering works, what moves the price, how to plan around a date and what to expect at customs.
Topic: materials
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Care, cleaning and storage
Wipe the plates with a soft, dry cloth, keep the leather dry and away from heat, and store the belt where nothing hard can rub the plates.
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How belt plates are made: etching, CNC and casting in plain words
Etching, CNC machining and casting are three ways to put a design into metal. Here is what each word means and how MS Belts plates are made.
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Gold plating explained: what 24K plating is and is not
24K gold plating is a thin layer of real gold on the surface of the plates, not solid gold. It is a $20 option, and like all plating it can wear with abrasion.
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Brass or cast zinc alloy plates: which to choose
Brass is the standard plate metal and is included. Cast zinc alloy is +$100 on catalogue belts and is the HD build on custom belts. This guide explains casting, relief, weight and plating, and how to choose.
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Plate thickness: 2, 3, 4 or 5 mm
Plates are 2 mm thick as standard and 2 mm is included. Plates of 3, 4 or 5 mm add $50 for each extra millimetre. Thicker plates allow deeper relief and weigh more, and this guide shows how to choose.
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What a championship belt costs and what moves the price
Custom belts are $275 for SD, $350 for CNC and $550 for HD. 24K gold adds $20, express adds $80, engraving adds $25 and plates of 3, 4 or 5 mm add $50 per extra millimetre. Five or more belts are 20% off, ten or more 25% off. Shipping is free worldwide with duties prepaid.