This collar has unique appearance the leather is woven through a series of metal rectangles making it look like a series of tubes. The metal ends of the rectangles also contrast nicely with the black leather. This design may make it harder to clean however. The collar is overall comfortable although the rough inner lining can irritate when worn over time. Lastly, this is a big collar I had to add holes to make it fit my neck so you won’t be able to use it as an armband unless your arms are huge