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

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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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                                          grandmasterben
                                          Joined: 27 Aug 2011

                                          Under-it just makes sense. And my belt is so damn thick it would require more effort to put it over, it just slides under naturally

                                          last edited by 18 Jul 2012, 03:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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