Quote Originally Posted by artificer View Post
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BTW: This is not just a problem with DIY belts- many cheaper but still actual leather men's belts bought commercially can have this problem as well.

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I have had this happen with leathergoods purchased at retailers before, sometimes from well-known outfitters (Abercrombie and Levis have done this, though not too bad--my jeans washed easily).