DESCRIPTION

The Patagonia Friction Belt in a flexible, 1-inch-wide 100% recycled polyester webbing, perfect for putting around your waist or keeping your gear lashed together.

It's fast-drying and strong enough to be used for any last-minute luggage strapping jobs. Looped and bartacked onto an easy-to-adjust aluminium buckle that has an anodised, anti-corrosive finish.

• Belt: 1' 100% recycled nylon webbing
• Buckle: aluminium with anti-corrosive finish
• Fit: 34” - 40” waist (adjustable)
• Country of Origin: Made in Vietnam
• Weight: 62 g (2.2 oz)

PROVENANCE AND ETHICS

Patagonia was founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, the company's roots are in clothing for rock and alpine climbing, but they now produce a diverse mix of apparel targeted towards skiers, snowboarders, surfers and climbers. Patagonia are a world leader in creating ethical, sustainable clothing.

Recycled Nylon: Nylon is one of the strongest materials used in clothing and gear. Using recycled nylon, Patagonia decrease their dependence on virgin petroleum as a raw material and reduce discarded fabric.

bluesign Approved Fabric: Patagonia has worked with bluesign technologies since 2000 to evaluate and reduce resource consumption in their materials supply chain, and to assist them with managing the chemicals, dyes and finishes used in the process. bluesign technologies, based in Switzerland, works at each step in the textile supply chain to approve chemicals, processes, materials, and products that are safe for the environment, safe for workers, and safe for the end customers. In 2007, Patagonia became the first brand to officially join the network of bluesign system partners.