A classic belt, with its buckle and holes to adjust the diameter
A belt is a type of girdle that allows you to adjust pants, a dress or another garment to the waist . The usual thing is that belts have a buckle with a spike that serves to secure the garment in question.
General characteristics
Belts are generally made of leather . In their extension they have several equidistant holes , where the buckle prong can be inserted. This variety of holes means that the belt can be used by individuals of different physical builds.
Belts are worn by men and women, although they are more popular in men's clothing . It should be noted that, beyond their practical usefulness, they are decorative items with aesthetic value , especially thanks to the designs of their buckle .
Regarding their materials, while in the past they were made with leather, there are currently numerous synthetic alternatives to avoid animal exploitation. This wide range of options also affects its price, since the belt is a necessary product in many cases but can also represent a luxury accessory.
Origins
Also known as a belt , cinch or strap , the belt has remote origins. It is estimated that the oldest belts emerged in the Bronze Age , times when both men and women already wore them.
The inevitable changes in fashion, which are usually observed through mainstream trends, have meant that this garment did not always have the same degree of popularity, but it has never been lost . It is worth mentioning that it is not very common in combination with a skirt, although certain particular designs can incorporate it perfectly.
The use of the belt to adjust the pants came along with a change in this clothing accessory, so common today: when its waist was brought to a lower height, so that it was around ours. While at first they had a purely decorative function, especially within the military field, today it is usually used to hold clothing, although it can also be a mere ornamental item.
Seat belt
A seat belt , on the other hand, is a strap used to secure a person to the seat of a means of transportation (such as a car or an airplane). In the event of a sudden stop or crash, the seat belt prevents the passenger from being thrown.
About a century passed from its invention at the end of the 19th century to protect passengers in horse-drawn carriages until its mandatory use was imposed in modern automobiles. In recent decades, since this standard began to be imposed in different countries, there have been many awareness campaigns so that drivers and passengers understand the importance of seat belts, but even today there are those who reject them for fear that leave them trapped in case of an accident.
Seat belts became mandatory at the end of the 20th century.
chastity belt
In ancient times, a chastity belt was a device equipped with a lock that was used to cover the female genitals. In this way, whoever had the key could prevent the woman who used the belt from having sexual relations. Needless to emphasize the deprivation of freedom that this article and its use represents, something that today would be absolutely reprehensible by most cultures.
Surrounding area
A belt, finally, is an area around a city . Depending on its characteristics, it can be referred to as a green belt (a strip of land characterized by abundant vegetation) or an industrial belt (where factories abound), for example.