Silicone Watch Straps: A Durable and Stylish Choice
Silicone watch straps are a very popular watch strap choice, especially due to the comfortable and stylish features that they boast. They are usually made by compression or injection moulding, which creates a lightweight and flexible band that is comfortable to wear all day long.
Despite being most often worn for sporting and water activities, silicone watch straps can also be worn during day to day life, including to work and other formal events. They are versatile in colour and style and can be dressed up or down according to what you need it for.
Why Should You Choose a Silicone Watch Strap?
There are lots of benefits to wearing a silicone strap on your watch, but here are just a few:
Water resistant: Silicone straps are water resistant, meaning they are ideal for swimming, exercising in, and generally wearing day to day. The nature of the material means that it does not absorb water and dries quickly, so it stays comfortable on the wrist.
Durable and versatile: Silicone is a very durable watch strap material that is lightweight and comfortable on the wrist, as well as being hypoallergenic, making them great for those with sensitive skin.
Compared to some other watch strap materials, silicone straps do not crack or tear as easily, so are great for heavy usage such as during exercise or wearing daily. They come in a variety of colours, textures and styles, so you are sure to find silicone straps that you can wear for all occasions.
Easy to maintain: Like all watch strap materials, silicone straps require proper maintenance and cleaning to keep them in good condition and increase their lifespan. Silicone straps are great to own if you wear a watch daily because they are very easy to clean and do not require any specific conditioning.
Comfort: The comfort of a silicone watch strap is often unmatched in comparison to other types of strap material, making it a great choice for being active in and wearing day to day.
How to Maintain a Silicone Watch Strap
Silicone watch straps are an easy material type to maintain. They should be cleaned properly after regular use to increase the lifespan of the strap, especially after it has been worn in the water or following exercise.
Soft silicone watch straps should be cleaned often with mild soap and water, wiped down gently so that you don’t damage it, but enough to remove any dirt or sweat that may have built up during wearing.
You should avoid cleaning the strap, or letting it come into contact, with harsh chemicals as these may damage or discolour it. Let the strap air dry after cleaning in a cool and dry place that is out of direct sunlight.
As part of regular maintenance, you should check the strap for any tears or cracks too.
Frequently Asked Questions about Silicone Watch Straps
Are silicone watch straps good?
Silicone watch straps are a great durable, water resistant and comfy choice, that are great to be worn casually and formally. They are versatile and easy to maintain and are great for those with active lifestyles or who want to wear a watch to swim. The lightweight and comfortable silicone makes them perfect to wear all day long, safe in the knowledge that they aren’t going to irritate your skin, even when wet.
Is a nylon or silicone watch band better?
Nylon and silicone both have their pros, and ultimately which one is better depends on personal preference and the lifestyle of the user. Nylon bands are very soft to wear and water resistant, perfect for active lifestyles. Silicone boasts the same qualities, though it is a less breathable material than Nylon. Silicone bands are easier to clean and maintain, and very durable, whereas Nylon bands have more breathability.
What is the lifespan of a silicone watch band?
With adequate maintenance and care, a silicone watch band can last anywhere from 1-3 years before it needs to be replaced, even with daily wear. To preserve the good quality of the band and increase its lifespan you should wipe the strap with mild soap and water to remove any dirt or sweat build up, and check it for any tears or signs of wear and tear.
What is the most durable type of watch strap?
Stainless steel is a very durable watch strap type, and it is also scratch resistant. Other very durable types of watch strap that are perfect for daily wear include NATO straps, silicone straps and types of rubber straps.
Whilst stainless steel straps are very durable, they are not best suited to sport or physical activities. Silicone and rubber, however, are both durable and ideal for sports.
Which is better: a rubber or silicone watch strap?
Rubber and Silicone both have great features, and which is better depends on the lifestyle of the wearer. Rubber is very durable and a great strap for high intensity water activities like diving. Silicone is comfortable, less durable than rubber, but flexible and better for casual fitness and light water activities. Both are stylish and can be worn for different occasions.
About Us
Here at the The Thrifty Gentleman we are all about providing you with the best range of watch straps in all types of styles, colours and materials - all at a fantastic price!
When we founded the business back in 2021 we wanted to make sure that the same customer experience we would ourselves expect (and want) from online retailers was the same service we were offering our customers.
It is so important to us that the customer experience you have when shopping with us is almost as important as the watch strap you buy... we say almost because ultimately it all comes down to the watch strap, right?! And, that is why every single strap that we dispatch is checked (full quality control) and shipped from our headquarters in the United Kingdom right here in Winchester.
As we continue to grow, these are the things we want to remain constant. And as such, if you ever want to reach out to us with a question, please feel free to get in contact and you will always get a personal response from us. We would love to hear from you!
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