This is the second of two 4” straps I purchased from Italia Leather. See pic of both below. The first was the Elite (see review below). This one is suede-backed. Again the high quality design and construction are evident in all aspects of the strap - leather quality, construction, thread and stitching. This is a strap for life! The 4” width distributes the weight of my Les Paul evenly, eliminating back discomfort, it looks and feels great - especially during long sessions! I highly recommended it!!