Subblime - Black leather chain belt, one size

The Subblime black leather chain belt sits exactly in the middle of the range's three waist pieces, between the 144 g of the belt harness and the 222 g of the belt with rings. The gap between the three comes down to metal alone. The manufacturer states leather, a chain detail, one size and boxed presentation, with no metal composition.

Why choose this model?

• The middle position: more metal than the belt harness, less than the belt with rings.
• Chains without rings: the design stays linear, where the belt with rings adds circular pieces.
• 182 g: enough metal for the chain to hang straight, little enough not to pull at the waist.
• Leather stated: the material is named for the belt, with no thickness given.
• One size: adjustment at the buckle, with no waist range published.

How to use it

1. Untangle the chain flat before putting the belt on: a twisted link makes it hang crooked.
2. Set two fingers' clearance at the waist, measured flat.
3. Place the buckle and the fall of the chain before tightening; the position cannot be corrected afterwards.
4. Warm the metal in your hand before any contact with bare skin.
5. Do not sit on a link: the mark appears within minutes.

The belt harness takes away 38 g of metal, and the belt with rings and chains adds 40. See also understanding materials and desire without prescription.

Care and precautions

Leather and metal are not cared for together: a barely damp cloth on the belt, flat drying, never immersion or alcohol; a dry cloth on the links, where moisture stays trapped. Check the links and joining rings before every wearing — a chain always gives at its thinnest part. As the metal is not named, run a short forearm test where a nickel allergy is known. Set the belt high on the waist rather than low on the stomach, and store it flat with the chain laid out. No resistance to pulling is stated.

Frequently asked questions

What waist size?

One size, adjustable at the buckle. No range published.

How does it differ from the belt with rings?

This one carries chains only; the other adds rings and 40 g of metal.

What metal?

Not published by the manufacturer. Caution where a nickel allergy is known.

Does the chain make noise?

Free links chime as you walk. No damping is stated.

Can it be worn over clothing?

Yes, avoiding fine knits, which the links catch.

SoPigalle tip: wipe the chain after every wearing, even without perspiration. Bare metal takes up moisture from the air and tarnishes first at the joints, where a cloth no longer reaches afterwards.