Frequently asked questions

Care is very simple. Wipe the strap with a damp cloth, or hand-wash it in cold water with a mild soap if needed, then let it dry flat in the open air. Avoid the washing machine and the tumble dryer, which can damage the weave. For the aluminium buckle, a soft dry cloth is enough to bring back its shine.

Very. The woven nylon is the same kind of material used for the seat belts on board aircraft, built to withstand heavy strain. It does not stretch out and keeps its shape over time. Paired with an aluminium buckle backed by a lifetime warranty, the belt is made to last for years.

All our belts are one size: the strap adjusts continuously and fits any waist up to 110 cm. So the only real choice is the width. Authentic (48 mm) reproduces the original on-board format, ideal on jeans and trousers with wide loops. Slim (38 mm) fits every standard loop. If in doubt, go for Slim: it is the most versatile choice.

Yes. Returns and exchanges are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Contact us with your order number and we will tell you how to proceed; the belt must come back to us as new, unworn and in its original pouch. Return shipping is at your expense, but the original delivery and the reshipment of the new model are both free. We send the replacement as soon as we receive your return, anywhere in the world.

It all started with a belt almost no one notices: the one right in front of you on every flight. We kept the design and the spirit of its buckle, then adapted it to where you actually wear a belt, on a pair of trousers. The strap was resized for belt loops and the buckle redrawn in lightweight aluminium, made for everyday use. Fly-Belts was born in Paris in 2012 from this simple idea: making one of aviation's most iconic objects wearable.

It's our signature, and our reason for being summed up in three words. The idea: keep a piece of the flying experience with you, every day, with your feet on the ground. Clipping your belt in the morning echoes the gesture you make before every takeoff. You're not just wearing a belt, you're wearing all the wanderlust that comes with it.

Every belt arrives in a fabric pouch inspired by business-class amenity kits, ready to give with no extra wrapping. It's an object that stands out and tells a story the moment it's opened. The Upgrade, with its two interchangeable colours, is a frequent choice as a gift. And shipping is free everywhere in the world.

Yes, we ship worldwide, and shipping is always free, with no minimum order. Times depend on your destination: 3 to 5 business days for France and Europe, 7 to 14 business days internationally. Every order ships with tracking, so you always know where your parcel is. Wherever you are, your Fly-Belts will reach you in the end.

Allow 3 to 5 business days for France and Europe, and 7 to 14 business days for the rest of the world, once the order has been prepared. These times are estimates and may vary with customs and busy periods. You receive a tracking link as soon as it ships. Full delivery times by destination are listed on our Shipping and returns page.See the Shipping and returns page

Yes, it's possible for deliveries outside the European Union. Customs duties or local taxes may apply on arrival: they are set by your destination country, not by Fly-Belts. These charges remain at your expense, according to the local regulations in force. Within the European Union, no extra tax is added.

You have 30 days from delivery to change your mind, with no need to justify it. The belt must come back to us as new, unworn and in its original packaging, that is the pouch delivered with your order. Once the return is received and checked, the refund is issued within 2 business days to your original payment method. Return shipping is at your expense; the original delivery, though, was free.See the Shipping and returns page

Contact us through the contact form, giving your order number and the reason for the return. We reply within 24 business hours with the address and return instructions. Send the belt back unworn, in its original pouch, and keep your proof of postage. As soon as we receive it, we process your refund or exchange without delay.

The process is the same as for a return, with return postage remaining at your expense. Contact us with your order number, stating the width or colour you'd like instead. As soon as we receive your return, we ship the new model, with free delivery anywhere in the world. That way you switch colour or width with no shipping cost on our side.

Yes, and it covers the centrepiece: the buckle. It carries a lifetime warranty against any manufacturing defect or mechanical failure. Cosmetic wear (micro-scratches, patina) and the natural wear of the strap are not covered, as they are part of normal use. In other words, if the mechanism fails, we take over.See the full lifetime warranty details

It covers the buckle's mechanical defects: the spring, the closing and the opening. If one of these stops working properly because of a defect, we take care of it. It does not cover normal wear (micro-scratches, patina on the metal), damage from improper use, or loss and theft. The goal is to guarantee you a reliable mechanism over time.See the full lifetime warranty details

Contact us through the contact form, giving your order number and describing the problem. We may ask for a short video of the defect, simply to check the mechanism and speed things up. We'll get back to you within 24 business hours with the next steps. If the defect is covered, we handle the replacement or repair of the buckle.

Yes. The warranty is attached to the buckle on proof of purchase, not to the original owner. If you give away or pass on your belt, the warranty follows the object, with no formalities at all. You simply need to keep the order confirmation to claim it.

You can pay by card, Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as many local payment methods depending on your country. The entire payment is handled by Stripe, one of the safest and most widely used providers in the world. Checkout takes a few seconds, with no account to create. You simply choose whichever method suits you at the time of order.

Yes. Every transaction goes through Stripe's secure, encrypted infrastructure. Your card details are entered directly with Stripe: we never see them and never store them. You also benefit from your card's standard protections, such as 3-D Secure authentication. Buying on fly-belts.com is as safe as on the biggest online stores.

The easiest way is through the contact form on this site, describing your request and giving your order number if you have one. We reply within 24 hours on business days. Whether it's a product question, order tracking, after-sales service or a partnership, it's the right place to start. A real person reads and answers you.

Not at the moment. Fly-Belts is a brand born online, available exclusively on fly-belts.com, which lets us ship everywhere in the world, free of charge. You can order with complete confidence thanks to the 30-day returns and the lifetime warranty on the buckle. And for any question before buying, the contact form is there.