Need to replace braided solo loop (which I LOVE)…but with what?

[c84216]

As the subject says. I’ve had my braided solo loop for two years and absolutely love it. It’s insanely comfortable and easy to get on and off. Since I sleep with my watch on, these are things I value.

The problem is my braided solo loop has undergone the dreaded stretching and is becoming too loose. I don’t like the silicone bands and super disliked the sport bands (too cumbersome to put on). Note I have an enormous wrist…my braided solo is a size 12!

For anyone who uses the watch like I do, what bands have you liked and why? I’m open to going with another braided solo loop but thought I’d pick others’ brains first.

 

[Pug72]

Tried washing and drying in a tumble dryer? Some have had good results shrinking to original size doing it.

 

[Jackbequickly]

Check out eBay. Sometimes they have brand new discontinued Apple bands for sale, but be careful as eBay is full of people selling knock-offs.

 

[c84216]

Tried washing and drying in a tumble dryer? Some have had good results shrinking to original size doing it.

Oh yes. I did this every few weeks.

 

[SusieS]

If you‘re amenable to sport loops, Apple does offer one in a larger size:

 

[c84216]

If you‘re amenable to sport loops, Apple does offer one in a larger size:


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Do you use it? How’s its comfort for sleeping and putting on/taking off?

 

[SusieS]

Do you use it? How’s its comfort for sleeping and putting on/taking off?

Sport loops are the only bands I wear. I like them because they’re very lightweight, washable, don’t make me sweat, don’t have any metal to trigger my nickel allergy, are easy to put on, and are infinitely adjustable to accommodate my lymphedema swelling. I don’t wear my watch at night, but I have a long afternoon nap every day and sleep with it just fine. They aren‘t as visually pleasing as other bands but in my opinion, they are the most comfortable band that won’t stretch out or break. Most of mine are actually third-party sport loops from Aliexpress, and they’re cheap but the quality is hit-or-miss.