Tug Belt

A minimalist belt that fits in your wallet.

When I wore loose-fitting pants I found myself sticking my thumbs through the belt loops and twisting 'em. I figured a well-designed piece of plastic could do a better job than my thumbs. So here's the pitch:

Never forget a belt again, because with Tug Belt, there is always one in your wallet!

Interested in building your own?

Open Source:

The cut files.
Non-Commercial, No-Derivatives, Credit-required license.

Helpful Links:

Build Instructions
Open Source Files
The Failed Kickstarter

Features:

Fits in your wallet
Meticulously designed
Extremely strong
Soft-touch surface
Works with all standard belt-loops
Discrete (when worn under a shirt)
Stays put (even when taking a dump)

Materials:

Delrin (Acetal)

Size:

3.4" x 2.1" x 0.03"

An animation of the Tug Belt being put on and taken off.

Twists your belt loop to tighten your pants.

The Tug Belt being taken out of a wallet.

Fits in a wallet.

A detail shot of the Tug Belt, showing the soft-touch surface.

A neat micro-fuzz, soft-touch surface results after orbital sanding the material.

Showing the Tug Belt staying put, even on dropped trousers.

Stays put.