Men's woven belts & vegan belts

Choosing a men's woven belt

A men's woven belt is stretchy, so it fits without holes and adjusts as you sit, walk or cycle. The buckle pin goes through the weave wherever you like, which makes it easy to get a comfortable fit. Woven belts suit chinos, shorts and jeans, and bright patterns add colour to a plain outfit. They also work well for anyone whose waist size changes through the year. Swole Panda makes almost all the woven belts here, and Votch makes the vegan belts. We checked both brands for what their belts are made from and how they are made.

Stripes, zigzags and spots

Swole Panda makes woven belts in plain colours such as navy, black, grey, burgundy, khaki and cream, plus stripes, fine weaves, zigzags and dot designs in combinations such as navy and orange, blue and red, and rainbow. It also makes a recycled woven belt and a lime green recycled style. A plain navy or black men's woven belt goes with almost everything, while a zigzag adds personality at the weekend.

Men's vegan belt styles

Votch makes each men's vegan belt in bio-based bamboo leather, a leather alternative made partly from plant-based materials. The range includes classic belts in black and brown, a braided belt, a western belt and a contrast belt. A classic belt suits suits and work trousers, and the braided style works with chinos. These vegan belts make an easy Christmas present for anyone who avoids leather, and they pair well with a vegan wallet from the same brand.

Sizing and caring for belts

Woven belts usually come in one or two lengths and adjust anywhere along the weave, so check the length on each listing against your waist. For a classic vegan belt, measure an existing belt between the buckle and the hole you use most. Wipe vegan belts with a damp cloth, and hand wash woven belts if they get muddy, then dry flat. Men's Trousers has organic cotton trousers, Belts has more belts, Wallets has vegan wallets, and Can leather be sustainable? The honest answer looks at leather alternatives.