This belt has withstood 5.5 years of almost daily use. I don't take good care of my clothes, especially belts. And this thing took a lot longer than I expected. Eventually the buckle came loose from the belt after pulling too hard. There was a moment of silence before I ordered another. There are some stretches, some if you want, but nothing significant. That's a good belt. He kept my pants and buttocks closed long enough for him to rest now.