Where to Grab One IRL?

Support Local, Support Sustainability!

I’m a big believer in supporting local businesses, which is why I’m proud to stock my belts in a handful of independent shops run by real people who care about craft and community. Shopping local means backing creativityjobs, and the kind of sustainable economy we all want to see more of. Buying from these shops is just as important as buying from me directly – plus, you get to see the belts up closetry them on, and check out other brilliant local makers while you're at it

  • EDIT

    EDIT Aberdeen is a vibrant independent lifestyle store and gallery showcasing curated art, homeware, and fashion from local designers.

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  • Craigdon Mountain Sports Aberdeen

    Craigdon Mountain Sports

    Craigdon Mountain Sports is one of the North East’s leading outdoor retailers, with over 40 years of experience serving the Aberdeen and Inverurie communities.

    They stock a carefully selected range of high-quality outdoor clothing, equipment and accessories across hillwalking, climbing, camping, running and snow sports including leading brands such as Rab, Mountain Equipment, Montane and Arc’teryx.

    With experienced staff, expert boot fitting services, and buyers who test products in real conditions, Craigdon is built around genuine outdoor knowledge and long-term performance.

    We’re proud to work alongside businesses like Craigdon that support and strengthen Scotland’s outdoor community.

    Craigdon Website 
  • Ran.Dom.Obj

    ran.dom.obj.abz is a small creative store in Aberdeen with a focus on unusual and interesting finds. Tucked inside @hea.aberdeen, it offers a mix of objects and visual inspiration, giving the space a quirky, curated feel. Open most days from early afternoon until early evening, it’s the kind of spot where you never quite know what you’ll discover but you’re always glad you stopped by.

    Ran.Dom.Obj Website 

Friends of Forma


Building this business into something that consistently prevents hundreds of kilograms of plastic waste from going to landfill has truly been a community effort. The journey wouldn’t have been possible without the support of some incredible people and organisations, including Climb Scotland, Urban Uprising, and Transition Extreme.

  • Climb Scotland

    Working with ClimbScotland has been not only a big help but a genuine joy. Their staff have consistently gone above and beyond supporting me directly, but also doing incredible work for the climbing community as a whole.

    I’ve seen first-hand the positive impact they have on the industry, and they deserve a big shout out for everything they do.

    Climb Scotland Website 
  • Urban Uprising

    From the very beginning, Urban Uprising has been part of the Forma journey. Their volunteers have been long-term supporters, helping us with donations of rope and opening doors through their connections in the climbing community.

    That kind of support has been invaluable in getting Forma off the ground and as the brand grows, we’re excited to explore even more ways to work together.

    Urban Uprising Website 
  • Transition Extreme

    While studying at university, I worked part-time as a receptionist at Transition Extreme. I saw first-hand just how much rope there was. Almost alwas it was donated to schools and groups, but there was still a clear problem with rope waste across the industry in Scotland.

    That’s what gave me the idea to make it my university project. With support and rope donations from Transition Extreme, I was able to get started and that project eventually grew into a this, Forma Designs Collective.

    Transition Extreme Website 
  • Avertical World

    Avertical World is the original climbing centre in the heart of Dundee, established in 2003 and one of the first in Scotland. They support the climbing community with extensive bouldering and roped facilities, and donate retired climbing rope to help keep usable materials in circulation.

    Avertical World Website 
  • Saints Sport / University of St Andrews Climbing Wall

    Saints Sport is the University of St Andrews’ main sports facility, home to a well-used climbing wall that supports both students and the wider climbing community. They donate retired climbing rope, helping divert usable material from waste and directly supporting circular reuse.

    Saints Sport Website 
  • EICA Ratho

    Ratho is one of the UK’s largest and most iconic climbing centres, known for its huge competition walls and strong community focus. They’ve been a long-term supporter since I started, consistently donating retired climbing rope and backing the project from the early days.

    Ratho Website