Braided Fabric Belt for Men in Grey Pattern with Brown Buckle

Run a thumb along this belt and you feel the point of it straight away: a braided fabric strap, soft and slightly textured, nothing like stiff leather. It comes in a patterned grey and is made for men who want something easy to wear every day.

The braid is more than a look. Because the strap is woven, the prong slides in between the threads rather than into fixed holes, so you can set the fit to the exact centimetre. No more settling for the nearest hole and a bit of slack.

The buckle is a classic prong style in brown. It is a simple, well-proven way to fasten a belt, and the warm brown against the grey gives the whole thing a tidy, finished feel without shouting about it.

The fabric has a relaxed, holiday air that suits a chino or a pair of shorts on a weekend. Yet the grey is calm enough to work with a smarter pair of trousers at the office too. It sits easily alongside black, white and blue. The strap is 3.2 cm wide and about 5 mm thick.

To choose your size, take a belt that already fits you well and measure it from the buckle to the hole you use most. Then pick the closest of the three lengths on offer: 100 cm, 110 cm or 120 cm.

Looking after it is easy. Wash it by hand in lukewarm soapy water, then leave it to dry flat, away from any source of heat.