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

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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

            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

            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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                        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.

                        last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 21:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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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                              moi is most definitely an under ,,always have,,,kinda natural for me ,,,,

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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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                                        twin
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 12 May 2012

                                        I like the belt under the patch so you can see it.

                                        last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 23:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          thewickett
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 6 Aug 2010

                                          Personally, when I tuck a shirt in I go over the patch.. otherwise it seems too gaudy. When things aren't tucked in I go over - it may not be seen often but when that awesome patch 'peeks out'… I haven't seen it personally but I'm assuming it looks sweet.

                                          Not really concerned about durability because even if there are issues, I do happen to know how to use a needle and thread.

                                          last edited by 17 Jul 2012, 23:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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