I like fabric belts because they offer color over leathers - brown, black, or brown-black. A draw back for some fabric belts is their buckle which can be hard to use or too easy to slip. Grip6's buckle is not the easiest to use as you thread the end of the belt across the underside of the belt but it does work. The second problem with fabric belts is they stretch, which means you have to continue to re-cinch them especially if you are sweaty working. These have that issue but to a much lesser degree. PLUS the buckle can be used with multiple belts AND I don't have to cut each belt and sear the ends!