For some time now I have been looking at how to incorporate the evolving nature of performance materials both in clothing and footwear into belt design. After quite a bit of experimentation I came up with this new Coppola design of belt made in performance polyester/nylon based fabric. My thinking is that although leather is a wonderfully versatile material, there are nevertheless occasions when its properties are maybe not ideal or perhaps moments when its look is not quite right. Our Panther fabric has a lovely two tone marl effect and with its contrast edge and stitch colour it makes for a sporty summer feeling belt that is lightweight, flexible, splash proof and even when soaked in water can be dried out to be good as new again. We love the idea of wearing this belt with shorts, paired with trainers or for occasions when activewear is the way to go. But slip it into a pair of jeans or khakis at the end of the day and you have a really great distinctive casual belt. We would suggest pairing this strap up with one of our specialized colour matched rubber coated buckles to really finish off the performance feel of the belt, but if that is not your thing then a classic silver prong will look just fine.