"belt" without leather

Putting on a belt got me wondering - is there any comparable item for people who don't want animal products? Yeah, they make those fake stiff plastic belts but from what I've seen I sure wouldn't want one used on my butt.

I'm sure you can find one made out of "vegan leather", which is what a lot of car interiors are now lined with...

I'm sure you can find one made out of "vegan leather", which is what a lot of car interiors are now lined with...

I cannot believe anyone wants VINYL -- PLASTIC upholstery for their cars

These days, "vegan leather" in cars is generally polyurethane. While less common, polyurethane can be made from plant-based stock (e.g., cork, kelp) as well as petroleum. Cheap "vegan leather" may well be PVC (polyvinyl chloride) based.

How averse you may be to faux leather may be a function of how much you hate nylon, polyester, and other synthetics. But like modern synthetics (e.g., "micorfibers"), "vegan leather" may perform quite well for many uses.

There are tons of alternatives. Some even made from hemp or woven metals. They come in a variety of consistencies so if you want non animal products I'm sure there is something

It is common for horse tack to be fabricated in polyurethane with a Kevlar core for strength which is made in various widths, thickness, and grades of polyurethane. If you go by something like the The Tractor Supply store, they sell Weaver products and you can see the stuff and feel it. Keep in mind the grade leather that is used for horse tack is called bridal or Latigo leather which is impregnated with oils and waxes. I prefer Latigo leather when I make leather cuffs as it is not as rough on the skin and pliable but strong.

There are tons of alternatives. Some even made from hemp or woven metals. They come in a variety of consistencies so if you want non animal products I'm sure there is something

Moppy, you're bad ass if you're gonna be on either side of a woven metal belt beating. Not sure how much of a kick hemp would give though.

The kick you get is all in the wrist. Not the material used for the impact.

Just my $.02.

Side note...vegan leather, jesus, what the fuck is wrong with people.....

Non PC till the day I die.

Faith

I was talking with someone who was talking about a spanking buddy they had who was Hindu. Started me wondering.

The kick you get is all in the wrist. Not the material used for the impact.

Just my $.02.

Side note...vegan leather, jesus, what the fuck is wrong with people.....

Non PC till the day I die.

Faith

While the wrist action has a lot to do with the sensation, certain materials have a lot more "kick" than others.

For instance, you can swing a deerskin flogger as hard as you want, but won't impart anywhere near the forceful sensation of a rubber or latigo hard leather flogger.

The same holds true for leather versus fake leather/vegan leather materials.

Look for scraps of conveyor belting. Habasit is I think the stuff I used. You can find odd pieces on evilbay if you look.

Its easy to work with and produces excellent results!

For belts on store racks-- I believe if it is real (animal) leather it must be marked/stamped as "genuine leather".Otherwise it is not real animal and made from some sort of plastic brew.

The Canadian school strap was a rubberized canvas strap, the kind commonly used in the day on tractors. These do have a similar feel to a leather strap.

If you're looking for a belt without leather or animal products, there are some fantastic alternatives out there. You can explore belts made from synthetic materials like faux leather, canvas, or even cork. These options are not only animal-friendly but also quite stylish and comfortable.

For more insights on how to identify real leather and make informed choices, you can check out this helpful blog: https://vonbaer.com/blogs/blog/how-to-tell-if-leather-is-real. It provides valuable tips on distinguishing genuine leather from faux alternatives.