The Cost of Quality.
At $35, some may consider our belts to be expensive. Rather than expecting our customers to accept that, we are going to get into the nitty-gritty and explain what goes into our belt pricing.
Before we jump into this head first, we want to share some interesting statistics.
- 70% of the clothing Americans bought in 1980 was made in the United States, whereas now it's about 2 percent. (In 1960 98% of our clothing was made in the U.S.)
- In 1960 10% of an average American's gross income went towards clothes, in 2017 that number was down to 3%.
- In 2016 the labor cost to manufacture a pair of jeans in Bangladesh was $1.80/hr. In America, it was $25.00/hr.
First things first, our goal is to make quality products that will last a lifetime. We get tired of hearing the phrase "they don't make things like they used to!" Our belt is designed to withstand everyday rigors for up to 30 years. We accomplish this by using the highest quality materials, entirely sourced from the USA.
At GRIP6 we have an amazing team of engineers that design and build a lot of the machines that make our belts. A key component of making a product that is designed to last 30 years is running exhaustive quality control checks on all of our products. Nothing leaves our shop without being individually checked for any faults, or defects.
It's challenging to make a product that will last a lifetime without being able to oversee its production. That's why we decided to make our belts in the USA. Not only are we able to maintain high production standards, but we are able to give back to the employees that make our products. We're a small business, but that doesn't mean we don't take care of our own. We pay competitive wages, offer health and dental insurance, and we are constantly ensuring that they have a safe work environment.
Speaking of the environment, we do all we can to utilize as much post-consumer product as possible. That includes everything from recycled paper packaging to soy-based inks for our dealer catalogs. There isn't a governing body that requires us to meet these standards. We set them ourselves and we do them because it's the right thing to do. They cost a little more money than using virgin materials but the long-term costs are too significant to ignore.
Every product at GRIP6 is backed by an unlimited lifetime guarantee. We refer to this is our A3 Guarandamntee. The A3 stands for Any Time, Any Reason, Any Condition. Whether you just don't like it or it was shredded while you were fighting off a bear (looking at you Leonardo DiCaprio) we'll take it back like a prodigal son.
Moral of the story?
Our craftsmanship is on trial with every belt we produce. We are responsible for making sure your belt works better and lasts longer than any other belt you've worn, and we do everything we can to ensure it will.
When you buy one of our belts you're not getting just a belt. You are getting our word that we have done everything we can to make this the finest, most functional belt you have ever owned. You are getting a promise from us that if your belt ever does fail, we will replace it, no questions asked. You are getting hours of research, design, and testing, along with our commitment that we will continue to responsibly produce quality products, right here in our own backyard.
96 comments
Sean Quirk
I have purchased a few belts from Grip6. The company is excellent, the belts are SUPERIOR, and I have never worn another belt again. Customer service, quality of the product, and their ethos as a company are all top notch. Thank you for what you do!
Chris
Simple design makes for a great product. No moving parts to wear or fail. Simplicity combined with quality makes this a better product than any other. This kind of ingenuity and genius is cheap at twice the price!
Marcus H
1) The price is IRRELEVANT. You will NEVER find a belt this durable.
2) I have NO DOUBT this belt with last me another 20+ years.
2) If you have a belt allergy, this buckle will NEVER irritate you. I have had issues with belt allergies my entire life until I picked up this belt.
I have had this belt for as long as GRIP6 has been in business. I bought one of their their iterations – silver buckle, canvas strap. I have worn it to support snowboard pants, dress pants, tactical pants and everything in between. The strap has ZERO frays, and both strap and buckle have withstood the test of time.
Mike Klementovich
I’m going to buy a belt because it’s made in the USA nothing more to say except TRUMP 2020
Dale
I just received the 3-pack. I have worn the black and the gray. I absolutely love them! Easy to buckle and adjust, handsome belts, and so comfortable! I would easily buy more when the need arises. Keep up the great work! $35 for such an awesome belt is not a bad price at all!
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