I bought this belt to wear on my annual golf trip but now I wear it all the time. I wear pants with a 36" waist and probably have 6" more to wear comfortably. .The strap itself has a nice tight shiny stitching, like polyester I think.Vibrant color.The buckle is not amazing quality but at least as good or better than any other woven strap I have in this price range. The metal is actually heavier than a pair of my $30 Puma belts that have had the buckle wear down over time.