Mesh belts usually start to unravel around the holes engaged by the buckle, so this one with it's solid end looked promising. So far its ok. It stretches a lot more than most (by design), about an inch. After a month only two strands have come loose and been easy to clip and hide without coming apart more. Very comfortable and even with the stretch, my cell phone case doesn't sag. I like it enough to consider buying it again when this one wears out, but not enough to rush out and order a black one to go with other clothes.