When I received this belt, I inspected it very closely. The metal in the buckle is too thin. The part with the teeth that holds the belt in the buckle bent the 1st time I attempted to adjust the belt. I see here another attempt to cheapen the product, the buckle it self is larger that the belt. Belts of this type it day's past were usually 11/2" wide now they are down to 1' 1/4. Also the belt it self was made of a heavier weight and denser woven cotton. This means the buckle will break sooner, and the belt will not last long. Offer the belt at 1 1/2" width with a heavier weight cotton and a heavier weight metal belt buckle both shouldn't add more than @1.50-$2.00 to the final cost.