Gave this to a friend for Christmas - he's allergic to nickel so it was good because it's wrapped so won't cause him any problems. It looks like a strong belt. The material looks good and seems to last a long time. Because of the way it's woven, it has a bit of stretch, which benefits flexibility. Despite the elasticity, the trousers remain in order. However, it is quite long, so keep that in mind when ordering - pay attention to the size.