I have owned many ratchet straps over the years and this is the best I have ever owned This belt is 100% leather and is very well made Other ratchet straps I have had had a thin layer of leather on the outside and foam padding inside, that was complete junk, you're lucky if they lasted 6 months before they started breaking and peeling This chaoren strap is a real bargain and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a ratchet strap .