What to Do When a Belt is Too Short? - Belt too short
What to Do When a Belt is Too Short? - Belt too short
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Oct 26,2019
What to do when a belt is too short
If a belt will not fasten comfortably, check its adjustment range and how its size was measured. If the available adjustment is not enough, choose a correctly sized belt or ask the maker whether the strap can be replaced.
Check the fit before making changes
Use only the adjustment provided by that belt's closure. Prong, ratchet, braided and quick-release constructions do not adjust in the same way.
Compare it with a belt that fits you, using the same measurement points and units.
Do not assume a different buckle, added hole or extender will make every belt fit. Ask the maker or a leather repair professional before altering the strap or hardware.
Keep these measurements separate
Your waist measurement, the belt's fastened size and the full strap length are different measurements. A size label alone may not describe all three.
Lay a well-fitting reference belt flat and photograph it beside a tape measure.
For a prong belt, identify the buckle reference point and the hole normally used. Show both points clearly rather than adding a fixed number of inches.
For other closures, show the adjustment system and the usable size range you need.
State the strap width, units and wearer size range. Include belt-loop dimensions when fit through a uniform or trouser loop matters.
Ordering for a team or brand?
Send the required adult and youth size breakdowns, quantities by size and color, and a photo or product link. Ask us to review the selected construction and confirm the size specification before ordering.
