The Original Seatbelt Bags

May 1st, 2005 / Posted in Clutches, Handbags, Messenger Bags, Shoulder Bags, Totes by Vlad Dusil.

The Original Seatbelt Bags

Let me get straight to some interesting specifications:

  • Genuine flight satin, as used by the U.S. Airforce to produce flight jackets
  • Real-life seatbelt material, capable of withstanding strains of 5,000+ lbs of tension
  • YKK zippers, the smoothest on the market
  • Nylon 69 stitching, NASA-approved and meets government specs VT95
  • Italian chrome-plated feet
  • Powerful magnetic snap

What sounds like a handbook for either a level-3 kevlar vest that 50 Cent would wear, or some fancy high tech gadget that has top secret gov’ment clearance (cuz it’s just so damned fancy), is indeed nothing but a boring, ol’ handbag.

Actually, it’s anything but boring. It’s a brilliant symbiosis of materials and application, it’s the Seatbelt Bags from Harveys Industries Inc. The patented bags come in a vast variety of shapes, sizes and colors. With messenger bags, totes, baguette bags, overnighters, clutches, in mini, large, or XXL, and 10 different shades, you are facing thousands of different varieties. Fabulous! Prices for the cool bags start at $60 and go up to $150, available at Zappos.com.

Thanks to brian@TFS for discovering this!

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46 Responses to “The Original Seatbelt Bags”:

  1. dowdydiva says:

    Thanks for highlighting the seatbelt bags!

    They’ve been around for quite a while, and I’ve coveted them terribly. Many funky gift stores carry them because of the novelty, but they are nice bags. I’ve seen lots of ladies on the streets carry them to perk up a conservative business wardrobe.

    Reply May 4, 2005 7:08AM
  2. L2 says:

    I think these purses are terribly novel, however, impractical…they’re just too heavy!

    Reply May 4, 2005 8:38AM
  3. Megs says:

    Heavy they may be, but they sure won’t budge any load, that’s for sure. :)

    Reply May 4, 2005 9:12AM
  4. clh says:

    I have a seatbelt bag, and yes, it’s a bit heavy, but I love it. I get compliments on the street often. I want to get another, bigger one.

    Reply May 4, 2005 12:51PM
  5. billyjoe says:

    these bags are cute except there is only one with a not so heavy look

    Reply Jul 5, 2005 3:48PM
  6. yomama says:

    my husband got me like, 5!!!!!!!! i’m so lucky
    they’re kinda heavy though………………………………… oh well!

    Reply Jul 7, 2005 4:21PM
  7. Christie says:

    I have a seatbelt bag and love it!!!!!! I don’t find it to be heavy unless I put too much stuff in it. Love them all!!!

    Reply Aug 1, 2005 2:15AM
  8. Jennifer says:

    Well, my husband got me like 6!!!!!!!! I am even luckier. I work out so I don’t think they are heavy at all…………… excerize girls!

    Reply Feb 28, 2006 12:59PM
  9. Jill says:

    Does anyone know where to get a knock-off seatbelt bag?

    Reply Feb 28, 2006 7:26PM
    • Cathy says:

      I just had a patient come in today with one. She got it at the Gault Flea Market (central valley town) it was a multicolored one that was toooo cute! $20! That’s what made me come home and get on the web to look. Good luck!

      Reply Aug 28, 2007 8:34PM
    • Vanessa says:

      I have a knock-off bag . I got it at a local (Santa Fe Springs) in southern cali. swapmeet. You could try outlets. Ask around from other venders. It looks a lot like the real ones but the only difference I think is that the knock off ones dont have the little 5-columns on the seatbelt strap. Its just black checkered Nylon they come on many colors. !Hope you find one and they are cheap too!! mine is a large executive tote for only 25 dollars!! in a variety of colors. Mine is black.

      Reply Apr 23, 2008 5:48PM
    • Heather says:

      We carry “knock off” seatbelt purses in our boutique. If you are still interested contact me through my business email: tweedandpearls@yahoo.com. :grin:

      Reply May 1, 2008 1:52PM
      • dawn says:

        please contact me by e-mail about your knock off seatbelt purses. i have been looking everywhere.
        rxtek4@comcast.net

        Aug 25, 2008 5:15PM
  10. Mel says:

    I found a blue seatbelt bag yesterday at Goodwill for $2.50!!! I have seen these bags around, but never owned one myself.. I went home and checked it out and it is authentic. It has the original “Harveys” Tag. I looked online and it retails for $92.00. I was going to sell it on Ebay- I was wondering what price I should ask for it??
    Thanks!

    Reply Mar 1, 2006 10:02PM
  11. lovin it gal says:

    Hey gals with 5 to 6 bag why don’t you sell me a couple for my sis and I ? we love love love the bags but hate the prices. were sorta looking for the mini styles and would just die for mini prices to match. Thanks for listening / lovin it gal

    Reply Apr 13, 2006 12:13PM
  12. V says:

    Yeah I want mini prices too. Someone hook a sista up.

    Reply Apr 28, 2006 7:12PM
  13. Ed says:

    This 50+ year old seatbelt manufacturer is branching into a new line of bag, purse, and tote products. Check it out at http://www.bucklebag.com

    Reply Dec 21, 2006 4:15PM
  14. Kelsey says:

    I have a sage medium zip up tote and absolutely love it:) It’s nice to be in school and see that no one else has a bag like mine. I am one for practicality and this bag is definitely for me. It is a bit heavy, but for the use I put into my bag, it’s worth it. Thank you seatbelt bag:)

    P.S. Does anyone know the best way to clean a seatbelt bag? I’m assuming the washer/dryer method won’t cut it. Lol.

    Reply Jan 10, 2007 7:23PM
    • Vanessa says:

      ues mild soap with toothbrush. But dont wash/dry or take it to the dry cleaners!

      Reply Apr 23, 2008 5:51PM
  15. Lindsay says:

    these are so cute. i could kill for the black and white checkered one but i cant find it ANYWHERE. anyone know where to get it, and in that size?

    Reply Jan 14, 2007 1:30AM
  16. Lindsay says:

    i found seatbelt handbags in a variety of colors at http://www.southernsistersdesigns.com

    Reply Jan 14, 2007 1:38AM
  17. Ed says:

    If you are looking for bags, purses, and totes made of seatbelt webbing. Check http://www.bucklebag.com.

    Reply Jan 14, 2007 10:25PM
  18. Temoc says:

    For the real seatbelt bags visit seatbeltbags.com
    accept no imitations. People work hard on these bags. Knock offs are never in fashion.

    Reply Feb 27, 2007 7:37PM
  19. Temoc says:

    stylinbags.com is what’s wrong with America

    Reply Feb 27, 2007 7:37PM
  20. Mag says:

    I bought 3 seatbelt bags at stylinbags.com and I love them! They are half the price of Harveys.

    Reply Mar 9, 2007 10:37AM
  21. Sarah says:

    Why did my last comment get deleted? http://www.stylinbags.com rocks

    Reply Mar 14, 2007 9:00PM
  22. Sarah says:

    You’ve got it all wrong – http://www.stylinbags.com is what is RIGHT with America. Even a poor gal can enjoy designer style.

    Reply Mar 14, 2007 9:20PM
  23. bob says:

    I made the same comment and it was deleted also! I guess Harveys doesn’t like competition.

    Reply Mar 16, 2007 3:05AM
  24. Ed says:

    bucklebags are a new style of bags made from seatbelt materials from an actual seatbelt company. all bags are made with a lifetime guarantee. Checkout http://www.bucklebag.com.

    Reply Mar 28, 2007 3:11PM
  25. Stylin' Bags says:

    Stylin’ Bags is now out of business.

    Reply Apr 25, 2007 10:59PM
  26. javamama says:

    I love these bags! I have never noticed that they are heavy. I have a brown one but I would love one in every color!!

    Reply Jun 24, 2007 9:46PM
  27. annalise says:

    i have a baby pink harvey’s seat belt bag, and love it(so does everyone else) harvey’s and juicy are two of the most youthful looking bags out right now. i think that paying the price for an original bag is worth it. they are so incredibly durable and not to mention, easy to wash. toothbrush + soap= a clean bag hope my comments helped

    Reply Aug 20, 2007 11:07AM
  28. Annette says:

    I love my seatbelt bag, and have the wallet and change purse too!! Love ‘em!

    Does anyone know where the Harvey’s warehouse is? I heard it’s in Costa Mesa and you can get discounted prices there.

    Reply Oct 21, 2007 12:59AM
  29. Brenda from Boston says:

    Hi all,

    I have had my Harveys Seatbelt Bags (black and champagne large totes)for 2 years…. I love them!!! You can wash them with soap and water. They look great with anything. I own several Coach Bags that have been sitting in my closet for the past year…I paid a bundle for them and I never use anymore. I am on the fence about buying the Harveys Classic Leopard Large Satchel it’s $144.00…. Does anyone out there own one?

    As for buying knock off bags I myself wouldn’t do it… Did you watch the 20/20 segment about knock offs supporting terrorist organizations? Who wants to support Bin Laden!!!! FYI i don’t work for Seatbelt Bags… I am only a consumer :)

    Reply Nov 1, 2007 10:23PM
  30. Alexandra says:

    Help me I can not find any seatbelt bags under $90 can anyone tell me a place to get some that are under $90 :?:

    Reply Nov 22, 2007 3:17PM
  31. Morghen says:

    Girls! Ebay Ebay Ebay!!! If you are looking for cheap ones but real ones… go for one that has been lightly used. If not, you are gonna have to pay the full price… DEAL!

    Reply Mar 9, 2008 8:34AM
  32. Heather says:

    We carry “knock off” seatbelt bags in my boutique. If you are still seeking one, contact me through my business email: tweedandpearls@yahoo.com. :grin:

    Reply May 1, 2008 1:56PM
  33. Jeffrey Austin White says:

    Amazing that you can make a purse out of a seat belt when some people can’t even figure out how to use them.

    Reply Jun 25, 2008 10:07PM
  34. Shannon says:

    I sell purses and do purse parties and we carry seat belt purses they aren’t the harveys brand but made very well and in lots of great colors. E-mail me if you are interested.

    Reply Oct 6, 2008 12:41AM
  35. Jennfer says:

    Like the ladies above I have many Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags…none of which are fake…and I work out so they are perfect and real!

    I highly recommend getting a wristlet…perfect size and very functional. I just used it to take to the Fray concert…PERFECT!

    Reply Jan 19, 2009 7:50PM
  36. kate says:

    i have a large black one, which goes great with my black suit i have to wear at work, a disney one,,,its the cutest thing ever,, got my mom a red one,, my daughter a disney one, my other daughter got a champagne mini messenger and today i got a watermelon tote. i have on order the black with little flowers on it and a black portfolio. while they do tend to get a bit heavy if you put too much stuff in it, i wouldnt trade them for anything. i, too, have a prada and various others, im afraid they take second place to these bags.. i absolutely LOVE them.

    Reply Apr 16, 2009 12:43AM
  37. kate says:

    and i forgot to add,,,they are made in America, so its all the better!

    Reply Apr 16, 2009 12:44AM
  38. Ria says:

    I am online tonight buying my third seatbelt bag. I love them! They may be a little heavy, but worth it for the style and durability. They are indestructible and have a lifetime warranty. They are pretty unique in Michigan, so I get compliments from people every day.

    Reply Apr 22, 2009 10:46PM
  39. christine says:

    Had been wanting one for the past three years. My boyfriend finally surprised me with one. A just because gift. I absolutely love it. Get compliments always. I don’t see how some say they are heavy i don’t feel mine is heavy at all. Can’t wait until i get another. !!

    Reply May 3, 2009 8:03PM
  40. Kylie says:

    I LOVE these bag! I think I am up to almost 30 now. I love all their different styles—especially the limited editions. There are still a few that I don’t have that I really want! I will find them eventually :)

    Reply Jul 23, 2009 8:19PM
  41. Catherine says:

    I have about 20 seatbelt handbags, totes, and laptop bags in various sizes and colors for sale if anyone is interested. I have other bags as well and photos. I do not have Harvey’s seatbelt bags though I have a different brand with better prices.

    CSD610@yahoo.com

    put in the subject Seatbelt Handbag so I won’t delete the email without looking at it.

    Reply Sep 7, 2009 5:10PM

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