About the service
I make leather retainer straps for sunglasses designed specifically for active outdoor use — ones that fit snugly around the back of the head and reliably keep your glasses secure during running, casting a spinning rod, paddling, or mountain climbing. This is fundamentally different from a relaxed neck cord for glasses that hangs freely on your chest and works for reading at a table: here the fit is athletic and snug, the strap runs high and tight around the head rather than hanging low, and every material is chosen with sweat, spray, and movement in mind.
The leather undergoes water-repellent treatment before assembly, so it won't be damaged by rain, sea spray, or heavy perspiration, and won't stiffen or crack after drying. All stitching is done by hand with waxed thread using a saddle stitch — it won't unravel even if a single thread is damaged, and that's its real advantage over machine stitching for gear that sees heavy outdoor use. The ends that attach to the glasses frames are finished with soft silicone or rubber sleeves — the strap securely grips plastic and metal frames, doesn't pinch, and won't slip even after a full day on the water or trail.
Length is fully adjustable via an inconspicuous sliding leather keeper, so the same strap works over a hat, over a cap, or directly on your head, and it's easy to tighten before a run or loosen for a casual walk. I offer several colors and leather finish options, as well as hand tooling — initials, a small icon, or a short word — at no extra charge for simple designs.
Each strap is cut, dyed, stitched, and inspected individually; there's no mass production. Typical turnaround is one to two weeks depending on the queue and tooling complexity; I'm happy to send photos at the work stage if you'd like to approve the color or tooling placement in advance. If your glasses are constantly sliding during activity or you simply want a sturdy hand-made alternative to plastic sports straps — write me the width of your frames, your desired leather color, and the tooling text, and I'll confirm the price and timeline.
The leather undergoes water-repellent treatment before assembly, so it won't be damaged by rain, sea spray, or heavy perspiration, and won't stiffen or crack after drying. All stitching is done by hand with waxed thread using a saddle stitch — it won't unravel even if a single thread is damaged, and that's its real advantage over machine stitching for gear that sees heavy outdoor use. The ends that attach to the glasses frames are finished with soft silicone or rubber sleeves — the strap securely grips plastic and metal frames, doesn't pinch, and won't slip even after a full day on the water or trail.
Length is fully adjustable via an inconspicuous sliding leather keeper, so the same strap works over a hat, over a cap, or directly on your head, and it's easy to tighten before a run or loosen for a casual walk. I offer several colors and leather finish options, as well as hand tooling — initials, a small icon, or a short word — at no extra charge for simple designs.
Each strap is cut, dyed, stitched, and inspected individually; there's no mass production. Typical turnaround is one to two weeks depending on the queue and tooling complexity; I'm happy to send photos at the work stage if you'd like to approve the color or tooling placement in advance. If your glasses are constantly sliding during activity or you simply want a sturdy hand-made alternative to plastic sports straps — write me the width of your frames, your desired leather color, and the tooling text, and I'll confirm the price and timeline.
