Wristbands are an important component of smartwatches and bracelets. As the wristband is in direct contact with the wrist, the surface feel of the material and its biocompatibility with the skin (no skin sensitisation, etc.) are all aspects to be considered. In addition, the surface texture, style and colour of the wristband design can highlight the personality and grade of the smart bracelet. Therefore, the choice of materials for smart watches and bracelets is very important, so what is the best smart bracelet material?
1. Soft PVC： soft PVC feel soft, colourful, and low price, should be said to have many advantages. However, PVC contains halogens, and alcoholic beverage plasticiser events always make people associate PVC with toxic plasticisers (phthalates). Although there are relatively more environmentally friendly PVC, but PVC material has a large smell, for safety and health considerations, the smart bracelet market basically do not consider the use of this material.
2. Silicone： Silicone is the top environmentally friendly material. Silicone has excellent elasticity, smooth touch, and is a material that makes consumers feel completely at ease. The processing method is oil pressure moulding, and the material cannot be recycled. The cost is not cheap.
3. TPU： TPU material has excellent elasticity, can be injection moulded bonded with another hard plastic PC of the bracelet. The cost is also relatively cheap, the material can be recycled. The disadvantage is that the soft touch is not ideal. For hardness selection, usually above 70A, softer hardness TPU, the required material cost is very high.
The introduction of Si-TPV Elastomeric Materials has revolutionised the design and function of watch bands. Unlike traditional materials, Si-TPV Elastomeric Materials is a Soft elastic material/ Soft skin-friendly comfort material for wearables/ Sustainable Elastomeric Materials/ Non-tacky Thermoplastic Elastomers/ Plasticizer-free thermoplastic elastomer with Innovative Soft Slip Technology produced through special compatibility technology and dynamic vulcanisation. Si-TPV elastomers offer unique high performance, durability, comfort, stain resistance, safety and aesthetics that are ideal for wearable device design, with a long-lasting, ultra-smooth, skin-friendly feel that is superior to silicone, and is biocompatible and non-irritating and non-sensitising in contact with the skin.
Key benefits of Si-TPV elastomers for watch bands:
1. Optimized Durability: Si-TPV addresses the common weakness of traditional silicone gel materials by offering enhanced resistance to vacuuming, aging, and breakage, ensuring long-lasting durability.
2. Superior Soft Touch Feel: The surface of Si-TPV boasts a unique silky and skin-friendly touch, providing unparalleled comfort for wearers.
3. Improved Abrasion and Scratch Resistance: Si-TPV’s superior abrasion and scratch resistance ensure that watch bands retain their pristine appearance, even after prolonged use.
4. Multi-colour matching: Si-TPV can be easily colour-matched with high colour saturation to meet various design preferences, providing unlimited possibilities for customization.
5. No harmful chemicals: Si-TPV does not contain plasticisers or softening oils, featuring zero DMF, environmentally friendly and safe, and eliminating the risk of precipitation or stickiness.
6. No odour, skin-accessible, no risk of sensitisation, ensuring a comfortable wearing experience.
Smart watch and bracelet wristbands are available in a wide range of materials, if you want to provide consumers with quality wristbands that combine durability, comfort and aesthetics, SILIKE Si-TPV elastomers will be the optimal solution for you. Trust us, our innovative smart band material solutions will meet your needs, bring you more value and save you more time!
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