Multi-layer reinforced belt

A multi-layer reinforced belt having a back surface and a contact surface opposite the back surface, the multi-layer reinforced belt comprising:

• a main body portion extending from the back surface to the contact surface;
• a plurality of cords embedded within the main body portion, each of the plurality of cords having a longitudinal axis that is oriented substantially parallel to the direction of travel of the belt;
• and
• a reinforcement fabric layer embedded within the main body portion between the plurality of cords and the contact surface of the belt, the reinforcement fabric layer comprising a weave of first fibers and second fibers, the first fibers being substantially perpendicular to the second fibers;
• wherein the orientation of the reinforcement fabric layer within the main body portion is such that neither the first fibers nor the second fibers are aligned in parallel with the longitudinal axis of the plurality of cords.