Our Story

I'm Stuart, and I founded Mobility Tools in 2013 after feeling unfulfilled working as a Mechanical Engineer for a pharmaceutical company. A friend who specialised in sports massages convinced me to start a company importing mobility and rehab tools - and after some hiccups with initial products imported from China, I eventually found my calling in making weightlifting belts.

I began importing custom belts from Pakistan, but inconsistency in quality ultimately compelled me to make them in-house. I found a local business to help in the beginning but soon realised that making the belts entirely in-house would help me maintain the highest standards. So I learned how to sew the belts and began sourcing the highest quality leathers and suedes from UK and Europe. We quickly expanded our capabilities and team, creating bespoke belts in-house and working with top brands in fitness.

Today, we're proud to have established a reputation for excellence with our bespoke belts. We've partnered with top brands such as Eddie Hall's BEAST range, Gymshark, and countless independent gyms across Europe and the USA.

We're always eager to collaborate with new brands, so if you want to offer your customers the highest-quality belts in the game with your branding, don't hesitate to get in touch!

Stuart Bartley - The Boss

As the owner, I get my hands dirty every day in the workshop. I handle a variety of tasks, from embroidery to filling print orders, to stitching belts. It's hard to believe but I've stitched over 10,000 of them. The thought is mind-boggling!

Abi Hopkins - Workshop Manager

Abi runs the workshop with a keen eye for detail. Ensuring our wholesale manufacturing runs like clockwork she ensures everything runs like clockwork.

Dan Walters - Designer

Dan, our designer extraordinaire, has a background in print and graphic design. He works his magic in Photoshop for all the custom belt designs. He's a wizard in his craft but also has a keen interest in AI, so expect some pretty fancy innovations from him in the future!

Ryan Amos - Custom Belts

Ryan crafts every custom belt by hand, carefully sticking the leathers, punching bespoke holes, and skilfully skiving suede. His exceptional ability to produce 20 or more belts a day deserves admiration!

Grace Willows - Sewing Machinist

Grace is our start sewing machinist. She can churn throw over 200 belts in a day and is a stickler for perfection. When she's not sewing belts she's crafting things out of fabric, whether that's crochet or other art hobbies, showcasing her creativity.

Chris Bennett - Warehouse / Wholesale Manufacture

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Garin Beams - Wholesale Manufacture / Custom Belts

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Erin Lovering - Wholesale Manufacture

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Amy Stephens - Wholesale Manufacture

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