These all leather straps are strong and attractive. They are soft and will get softer over time. I have found that the rough inside surface grips my shirt and holds the banjo in place. They attach to a banjo by sliding under the bracket hooks, looping the end around a hook, and then tying the cord through the holes. The heel end has a very soft suede wrap around the strap to prevent any damage to your instrument's finish. The stitching is a heavy nylon thread and very durable. They are adjustable to length by varying the attachment point at the tailpiece end of the strap and also by a central tie system. Each strap is approximately 60" long and 5/8" wide and can be cut to length if it is too long.