YKK Plastic Belt Buckle and Plastic Belt
Fully adjustable extra long belt
As I became fat(ter) finding long enough belts started to become a problem. At first, I used cloth belts with military-style metal buckles but as those buckles wear down the belts and cause them to fray so I’d have to replace the cloth belts a couple of times a year. Also getting the buckle to release could be difficult as they clamp down hard on the belt (which also caused the fraying).
Then I read a post somewhere about a plastic belt and buckle that you could wear thru airport TSA inspections… I was leery of “plastic” because my weight really puts a load on my belts. However, I now have 11 months of use without any problems at all; even the belt fraying problem doesn’t exist. I learned the buckles are made by YKK, the quality zipper people. The belt material is some sort of plastic too and holds up very well, no sign of wear at all yet. The black belt I bought was from Drizzte ($15) who also emboss their brand on the buckle.
You can find the same buckles from other suppliers, with other colors, without any brand. Drizzte’s advantage (for me) is they offer belts long enough for my waist; the other Amazon sites didn’t have long enough belts I could use. There are no holes or ratchet positions; these belts are infinitely adjustable as the belt can clamp down at any position along the belt. The belts can be easily modified by cutting off excess length and the end sealed by melting the cut end with a flame (like you’d do when cutting plastic rope). I haven’t flown for a long time so I haven’t been able to verify that original TSA claim. The Amazon page has several pictures showing how the buckle fastens to the belt
05/29/19Drizzte Plus Size 51-79'' Men's Black Nylon Military Tactical Plastic Buckle Belt ($15)
