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
Rick Brown
Yep, great product at a fair price. Especially like the clean look with no end hanging out. Also, customer service is excellent. Had a small issue with my first belt, was replaced quickly with zero hassle. Bought another for Christmas from me to me
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Dave
I’ve had my ninja belt for 1 year. I work in maintenance and wear it daily. Still looks as good as the day I bought it.
Arron Brisard
These belts are worth every dollar! The quality, workmanship and American craftsmanship are still alive! It is a quality product that is stylish and great for work or casual ware. I wish this was around when I was in the military, it would have been great to wear and comfortable. I think that this company and its founders should be commended on bring attention to good old fashion American business practices- Build quality products and clients will buy!
Jason
I’d pay $50 for this belt it’s that good and that comfortable. Usually a Nike golf belt but they start to slip after a while and wear out and rust cause I work Near water and always wet the grip6 belt is amazing yet so simple why did it take this long for this to come to market I love It
Tom Dunbar
I’ve only had mine for 2 weeks..I love it. Two of my friends have ordered after seeing…and trying mine ! I see several more in my near future, and,35bucks ain’t that much more then a good quality leather. I’m a convert !!
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