A leather belt is a staple in most people’s wardrobes, male or female. However, leather is now a bit outdated and consumers are looking for more eco friendly, animal friendly and planet friendly materials. Vegan belts are very much the new leather belts, maintaining the same appearance as leather but with products that are better for the environment and for us. They are made from various materials, but some of the best are faux leather or faux nubuck. These will look high quality and premium, and will be made in the same way as an actual leather belt with the various layers.

Buying a vegan belt as a gift: a thoughtful present

People will appreciate the care and thought that goes into a gift such as a vegan belt, especially if they’re vegan themselves or someone who lives an eco friendly lifestyle. You’ll be able to buy them a gift that fits in with their ethos, but that looks great as well and reflects the kind of high quality you would want from a gift. If you need some gift inspiration, then eco friendly leather goods are often a very good option – premium, beautiful and cruelty free. There is a wide range of belts, wallets and other accessories that people will really appreciate as a thoughtful gift.

If you’re going to give a vegan belt as a gift, these are some of the things you might want to think about first:

• The quality. The quality is integral and you should make sure it comes from a reputable brand that’s known for premium vegan leather goods. If you’ve not heard of a brand before, look into it and see what products they offer. Check the materials that the belts are made from and look at customer reviews too.
• The packaging and the wrapping. You want to give a gift that’s beautiful, but it should also be in keeping with the environmentally conscious ethos of the belt itself. Look for vegan friendly wrapping and gift packaging, too.
• The price. Be aware that just because goods are vegan, they won’t necessarily be cheaper. This is because quality materials and good craftsmanship still cost money; be prepared to pay more for high quality. Of course, don’t buy anything that you deem to be overpriced – just like real leather, vegan goods don’t always have to be of a high quality. If they are, though, and the belt is beautifully made with good attention to detail, you should be willing to pay more for it. The belt holes, the buckle and the materials will all be things that will give a belt’s quality away and show whether it is high quality or not.

Make sure that the gift can be delivered in time, and that you’ve picked the right size. A vegan belt will be the ideal birthday gift, or a gift for a special occasion, and it shows that you’ve put a lot of thought into buying a gift that reflects a person’s own values.