My vote is for Kataaro. Isami makes good stuff, too, but now that I have a Kataaro belt, I don't know if it gets any better. Plus, free rank stripes for life is a great perk with Kataaro.

Eosin (but would go for soft core if I were to re-order). When I did my research, they stood out as generally regarded even higher than Kataroo. Not least more advanced embroidering and the bars and stripes had better craftsmanship. (I'm not sponsored, but I think we both get some small bonus if you order and give them my name)

Curious if anyone has tried the "new" Origin belts? The look nice online, but photographers can make anything look nice. https://originusa.com/col[...]ccessories Never heard of Eosin or Peelgi, thanks for that tip, they look nice too.

There's a really large leather tag on them which implies they're never meant to be washed, and that's just nasty

I've bought my own belts since purple, for my own reaons that aren't important. At purple I bought a gi material belt from War that I absolutely loved. Before brown though, War disappeared. Emails went unreturned. Their socials went dark. Hey, it happens. At brown I got a Kataaro belt. That thing wore beautifully, soft, strong, and tied a good knot. Now at black I want my "forever belt". I am thinking maybe Datsusara, or maybe another Kataaro. But I want to pick the brain trust here. What would you want for your "forever belt" the last best you ever want to buy for yourself? Thanks.

Curious if anyone has tried the "new" Origin belts? The look nice online, but photographers can make anything look nice. https://originusa.com/col[...]ccessories Never heard of Eosin or Peelgi, thanks for that tip, they look nice too.

To be fair, the tag doesn't seem to say anything about that.