Body belt

Historically body belts were used as a personal fall arrest system but OSHA rule changes meant they ceased to be acceptable for such use from 1 January 1998.

These restraint belts have a metal ring on the front, through which the handcuffs are plugged and then put on the detainee's wrists.

Lengths of simple leather strapping with buckles are sometimes also referred to as bondage belts, because they can be used quickly to bind limbs.

Most bondage belts are made of fabric or leather as these materials tend to be more comfortable and better distribute pressure over the skin.

Leather bondage belts have been worn as a fashion accessory by subcultures such as punks[3][4] and goths.