Abstract A woven cane strip is reinforced by laminating its cross over strips with a flexible binder and coating, such as polyvinyl acetate or polyurethane. The result is a thin strong strip which can be easily bent but resists deformation in other directions. An edging strip such as leather, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, or cotton fabric may be sewn or sealed around all the exposed edges to eliminate scratching and reduce the wear on fabrics when used as a belt or suspenders. Straps for supporting wrist watches provide an ideal structure since the cane strips have exceptional strength and the woven structure provides adequate ventilation. Color may be applied before or after the binding and coating. A final coating such as acrylic, polyurethane, or lacquer may be applied for abrasion resistance or decoration.
A waist belt according to claim 1 wherein at least one quarter of the stems are disposed at an angle of 45* from the edges of the web.
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A waist belt as in claim 1 wherein said stems are colored bamboo canes.
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A waist belt according to claim 1 wherein said plastic waterproof binder is polyvinyl acetate.
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A waist belt according to claim 1 wherein said edging material is leather.
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A waist belt according to claim 1 wherein said edging material is polyurethane.
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A waist belt according to claim 1 wherein said edging material is cotton fabric.
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A waist belt according to claim 1 wherein a reinforcing strip of leather is cemented to the woven web, and having a buckle and a tongue, said leather strip provided with holes to be inserted by the tongue in said belt buckle.
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A waist belt according to claim 1 wherein said stems cross each other at spaced intervals, said stems being permanently but flexibly bonded to each other at said crossing points by a clear polyvinyl acetate, and an outer coating of flexible polyurethane for abrasion and water resistance.