Our Story

BJ in his basement, melting straps in his homemade, version 1.0 cardboard melting station.

Hi, my name is BJ Minson. I started GRIP6 five years ago with a vision of a company that created things that were simple, functional, long-lasting, made in the USA, and that people loved. We started with a belt.

The Problem

As a father of five young children, I felt like I was throwing out broken toys constantly. I have a low tolerance for waste and it bothered me more and more over time. I began to notice most products, not just toys, were cheap, low quality, and disposable.

I was also dismayed by the lack of products being made domestically. Almost nothing in retail stores had a “Made in the USA” label. Something didn’t feel right. After some research, I discovered that manufacturing is vital to economic strength. Over the last half century, the United States has been slowly losing its manufacturing infrastructure and know-how. Watching the United States slowly and steadily lose that vital competency made me concerned that we weren’t thinking properly about our future. Losing knowledge is losing power.

Doing Something About It

I needed to do something. As an engineering student, I loved product design and manufacturing. So when I designed a unique belt that worked well, I saw an opportunity for a step toward making a difference. At the time, Kickstarter was peaking in popularity. I made a short video of my new belt and 30 days later, with no marketing, I had an order for 10,000 belts.

So I started GRIP6 and was excited to get to work making the new belts. I quickly realized I couldn’t make 10,000 belts by myself. I began looking for domestic factories to weave, cut and sew webbing as well as metal shops to cut and bend the buckles. I was committed to making the belts and sourcing the materials all in the USA.

How to apply GRIP6 coupon codes?
Step1: Find your GRIP6 Coupons, discount codes on this page or Coponeer and click “GET CODE” button to view the code, then click “Copy” and the coupons, discount codes will be copied to your phone’s or computer’s clipboard.
Step2: Go to GRIP6 then select all items you want to buy and add to shopping cart. When finished shopping, go to the GRIP6 checkout page.
Step3: During checkout, find the text “Promo Code” or “Discount Code” and paste your GRIP6 coupons, discount codes in step 1 to this box. Click “Apply” and your savings for GRIP6 will be applied.

Q: What if the GRIP6 promo code or deal is unvalid?
A: It may be that the applicable time of GRIP6 for that promo code goes to the end. Please select another option to save and be quick next time.
Q: Why can’t I use a promo code for my purchase at GRIP6?
A: The GRIP6 promo code will have a date and be used for eligible items. Make sure your code is valid and hasn’t expired yet.
Q: How many items can I include with a GRIP6 discount code?
A: Usually, GRIP6 doesn’t limit the number of items customers have to buy to enjoy discounts. However, they will lay down conditions on the value of your order to be eligible for applying discount codes of GRIP6.
Q: Can a GRIP6 coupon code be added later if I forget to apply it at checkout?
A: No, it can’t. If you forget to apply a GRIP6 coupon code at checkout, you cannot do it later. The only way not to miss it is to redeem it to another order.
Q: What conditions are required to get free shipping for GRIP6 order?
A: The condition for getting GRIP6 free shipping is described on the offer description. If the value of your order is at least equal to the required value, you can enjoy free shipping.
Q: Can I give my GRIP6 exclusive code to someone else?
A: If GRIP6 requires you to provide email at checkout to use the exclusive code, you cannot give it to another. Check how many orders the coupon code can be applied and plan to save.