Every MS Belts belt is made to order in our workshop in Pakistan. The plates are cut and engraved to the design, then finished by hand, and fixed to a cowhide leather strap that closes with snaps. Each belt goes through 7 or 8 phases, depending on the build.
Our workshop is in Sialkot, a city in Punjab, Pakistan, long known for sports goods, leatherwork and metal craft made for export. The workshop has been making belts for over a decade. The artisans at each phase come from families that have done this kind of work for generations.
Work on your belt begins after you order. MS Belts is a brand of Qelv LLC (Wyoming, USA). Every belt is made in and shipped from our workshop in Pakistan.
Your belt passes through 7 or 8 phases, from the first drawing of the design to the final check and packing. Further down this page, each phase is set out in order, with the skills behind it.
Key takeaways:
Most belts are made in 5 to 6 working days, then delivered by express courier (UPS, FedEx or DHL), with tracking, in up to 5 working days, anywhere in the world. That is about 6 to 11 working days door to door. Customs checks can occasionally add time.
These are estimates, not guarantees. A custom design starts the clock when you approve it. If you have a date to meet, read planning around your event date.
Three of the options you pick when you order have their own guide.
See also how belt plates are made and the strap: leather and snaps. When you are ready, browse the designs or ask for a custom belt quote.