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Belt over the patch or under the patch? Which do you prefer and why?

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    Deebo
    Joined: 17 May 2012

    I see some people that wear their belts under the patch and others that go over the patch. Tell me which one you prefer and why you prefer to wear it that way.

    last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 19:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      I used to be an over type of guy, now I'm an under.  No scientific explanation….

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

      last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 19:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Chris
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 28 Jun 2010

        Under.  I figure the patch got sewn on that way because Haraki intended us to use the patch like an extra belt loop, so that's how I treat it.

        last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 20:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Seul
          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

          Under. It has room underneath, so why the hell not. Also: IH has such beautiful, thick patches  🙂

          last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 20:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            DougNg
            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

            Under

            Personal preference

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

            last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 20:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Finn666
              Joined: 20 Jan 2011

              @Seul:

              Under. It has room underneath, so why the hell not. Also: IH has such beautiful, thick patches  🙂

              backed…

              last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 20:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                mvb
                Joined: 3 Dec 2009

                Under

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                last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 20:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  elclintor
                  Joined: 30 Dec 2010

                  Under. Just because it feels right.

                  Geo

                  last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 20:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    madmonday
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                    doesn't matter to me.  my deciding factor is how fast i'm trying to get my belt into my pants & onto my a$$.

                    head high, middle finger higher

                    last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 20:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      MikeC
                      Banned
                      Joined: 7 Nov 2011

                      Under always. Functionality. Period.

                      last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 20:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        scroogen
                        Joined: 30 Nov 2011

                        I feel like the belt under the patch helps the pants to grip you better… especially with heavy fabrics and thick patches

                        last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 20:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Megatron1505
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                          Definitely under.

                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                          last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 20:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Guest
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                            My belief is that there is nothing to be gained from using your thick animal skin patch as a sixth belt loop unless you have a huge waist and need the extra support for your belt.  In all probability, the combination of the super thick patch and the super thick belt will only result in the stitches eventually ripping/breaking, or the patch deforming.  Putting your belt over-top of the patch however, provides some spectacular evo:

                            This is a similar situation to the cuffing debate.  Cuffing inevitably destroys your denim much faster than hemming to the proper length, regardless of your aesthetic preference.  But you people do what you want.  It's more money for H, G & P.

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                              Deebo
                              Joined: 17 May 2012

                              Adam, those look awesome.

                              last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 21:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                elclintor
                                Joined: 30 Dec 2010

                                Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think there has ever been an issue with the stitching coming loose due to belt use.

                                Geo

                                last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 21:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Guest
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                                  moi is most definitely an under ,,always have,,,kinda natural for me ,,,,

                                  last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 21:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    @elclintor:

                                    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think there has ever been an issue with the stitching coming loose due to belt use.

                                    @yo_mj:

                                    My SR patch is unstiching itself so I riveted it.

                                    Snagged on the corner of a table (while wearing a belt underneath the patch)

                                    @Giles:

                                    The patch.  The problem with the patch is that unlike a lot of other brands, the stitching is just at the top and the bottom (rather than all the way around), so that you can get your belt through the patch if that is what you like to do.  That coupled with the thickness of the leather imposes great stress at the 4 corners.

                                    The Polycotton that we sew the 634S with is and has alwayts been super strong.

                                    On some jeans where we are aiming for a more vintage look (666 and 634SR) we use cotton.  This does tend to give up quicker than Polycotton, but that's part of the vintage look we are trying to recreate.

                                    last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 22:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      elclintor
                                      Joined: 30 Dec 2010

                                      Hmmm Interesting..

                                      I figured all patches were sewn on with poly cotton thread.. It usually being a white thread and all.

                                      Is that not the case? I've had 666S' and it sure did not look like cotton stitching on the patch..

                                      Giles, could you clarify?

                                      Geo

                                      last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 22:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        LandoCal126 0
                                        Banned
                                        Joined: 2 Oct 2009

                                        Always Under. Never understood people who wore it over when they had the option to put it under. ROY Patches piss me off. Why put in all that work on the patch to have it covered with something?

                                        last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 22:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          That seems contradictory unless you wear your shirts tucked in, 'cause the shirt will then cover the patch, so what's the point.

                                          My point is evolution and longevity, so I wear my belt over-the-top.

                                          last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 22:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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