Helmet Strap
About 5/8" wide and 30" long, one standard size, cut from Hermann Oak veg-tanned leather. It fastens to the helmet with Chicago screws and adjusts with a postman slide.
Put the measurement you actually took, in inches, so I can check it against the size you picked. Anything else you think I should know, say it here.
Specifications
| Leather | Hermann Oak veg-tanned, one layer of 9–10 oz |
|---|---|
| Size | About 5/8" wide and 30" long, one standard size |
| Adjusts with | A postman slide, stainless or black |
| Fastens with | Chicago screws |
| Stamp | Not offered on this piece |
| Made in | Indiana, USA |
Care & what not to do
Shipping & returns
Made to order in 5–6 weeks, then UPS with tracking. Made-to-order pieces can’t be returned, but workmanship problems get fixed or remade at no charge. Email me first.
Every detail, up close
The parts you cannot see in a catalog photo are the parts that fail first on cheap gear. Here is what you are actually buying.
Built for the job
One layer of 9–10 oz with no stitching, or two layers of 5–6 oz glued and sewn back to back so both sides are smooth.
Metal in stainless or black, or plastic in black, on the single piece. The double sewn is too thick for plastic, so it takes metal or none.
One standard size, adjusted with the postman slide.
Stitching, hardware, a worn slide. Send back anything I made and I'll put it right. You pay shipping.
How this differs
| Detail | This strap | Mass-made |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Cut to your gear | S / M / L |
| Hardware | Solid brass / steel | Plated zinc |
| Repairs | For life, by me | Replace it |
| Made by | Our family bench, Indiana | Overseas line |
Not NFPA-certified PPE. This is traditional veg-tanned leather gear. Check your department policy before you carry it on the fireground.
How your strap gets made
Nothing is cut before you order. Five weeks of bench time, in this order.
01Laid out on a single Hermann Oak side, around scars and stretchy belly.
02The double sewn is two layers glued smooth side out, then stitched down both edges. The single piece is one layer and no thread.
The postman slide, the quick release if you picked one, and the Chicago screws that fasten it to your helmet.
04Edges slicked and waxed, leather oiled once, then UPS with a care card.
Sizing & FAQ
Single piece or double sewn helmet strap?
The single piece is one layer of 9–10 oz leather with no stitching. The double sewn is two layers of 5–6 oz, glued and sewn back to back so both sides are smooth, and it costs more because it is twice the leather and twice the time. The double sewn is too thick for a plastic quick release, so it takes a metal one or none.
How long until my order ships?
5–6 weeks from when you order. Everything is made after the order comes in. Rush placement is +$60 and ships in 10 business days.
Can you match my department's specs?
Usually. Send the spec sheet or a photo of an approved piece through the custom order form and I'll tell you straight whether I can match it.
Do you do department or bulk orders?
Yes. Six pieces or more gets bulk pricing and one invoice. Purchase orders are fine; net 30 for departments.