This belt fits perfectly! I recently lost some weight and my belts weren't up to the task. I was looking for something comfortable and came across these straps. The material appears to be a durable material with stretch. I find this makes it a little more comfortable to wear and allows you to move. The buckle is a YKK buckle, so the function is reliable and the plastic material seems to be made of durable material with no sharp corners. I think it's a good buy in terms of value. The elastic loop for holding the belt end comes loose when I pull the belt through the belt loops on my pants. To be fair the hat is what I do for lack of patience.