The belt is really tight woven webbing with a large (unfortunately silver) metal buckle - with an overall quality superior to other braided belts I've purchased. It's a bit wide but fits a standard belt loop. Its stretch is a bit minimal, so pay attention to the size charts. UPDATE: SIZE ISSUES: I ordered a second strap, a size S, which should be at least 2 inches longer than the previous size XS I received. The new belt was less than 1/2 inch longer.