CASE STUDY No 05

OG Belt.

A magnetic, stretch-webbing belt that moves with the body, engineered to be set once, worn continuously, and forgotten entirely.

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Groove Life OG Belt held in hand
Stretch webbing Magnetic buckle
The Brief

A belt you set once and never think about again.

The Groove Life OG Belt reimagines a traditionally rigid, utilitarian product into a flexible, performance-driven everyday carry system.

The goal was to eliminate the common friction points of traditional belts: bulk, stiffness, and constant adjustment. The product needed to perform across environments without compromising comfort or durability.

Design Features

Four decisions that did the work.

Magnetic Buckle

A one-handed fastening system using neodymium magnets housed in an aluminum alloy buckle enables fast, intuitive engagement while maintaining a secure lock under load.

Elastic Performance Webbing

Proprietary stretch webbing provides controlled elasticity, firm enough to support gear and flexible enough to adapt to body movement.

Set-Once Adjustability

The belt is designed to be adjusted once and worn continuously, removing the need for constant micro-adjustments throughout the day.

Durability & Material Integrity

High-tenacity synthetic webbing combined with corrosion-resistant hardware ensures long-term performance in everyday and rugged environments.

Testimonial

Arc88 saw the product more clearly than we did — and found the version we should have launched with.

Dana Whitfield Head of Product · Northbound Goods
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