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I didn’t know you were there the day I took the photo. The forum also doesn’t do the colors justice
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Those with Braided Sport Loops: Do they stretch this much?
Attached below is my size 12 Inverness Green, Size 12 Unity, Size 11 Unity
I originally got the size 11 Unity because during the year I lost quite a bit of weight and noticed the Inverness Green band seemed too large.
When the size 11 arrived it was definitely tight. So I ordered size 12 to compare.
So is the Inverness Green stretched that much or did the sizing change?
Attached below is my size 12 Inverness Green, Size 12 Unity, Size 11 Unity
I originally got the size 11 Unity because during the year I lost quite a bit of weight and noticed the Inverness Green band seemed too large.
When the size 11 arrived it was definitely tight. So I ordered size 12 to compare.
So is the Inverness Green stretched that much or did the sizing change?
Yeah. They like to stretch, so far my charcoal 8 feels like a 9. I think it's something to do with the way its braided. @athousandbands pointed out to me they actually changed the braid, so hopefully its not going to be as bad with the second gen braids.
I think if you wash them they will shrink back down to original size. I havent tried it yet, but I think the inverness green is the last braided I'll buy. Specifically because of weight fluctuations.
I didn’t know you were there the day I took the photo. The forum also doesn’t do the colors justice
Relax pal lol just an observation that doesn’t represent the true colors. Nothing to do with the forum.
No need but thanks for the compliment
Just saying, the wallet shots don't really stand out. Why not try something new? not a lot of risk.
I sure wish they had more than just one black band for us with larger wrists. I can get in with the velcro and the other side, they are expensive.
What do you mean? Apple sells "XL" sized sport bands and sport loops in select colors too. I think they're special order in a sense though.
45mm bands work on 44mm watches. They’re the same size band, just the name is changed to match the size of the watch.
My experience has been that they stretch to about one size larger within a couple months (if you’re wearing it frequently). The most recent braided solo loop that I bought was one size smaller than the sizing tool recommended for that reason, and it’s perfect now. It started a little on the tight side.
Recent acquisition: new-in-box dark olive checked woven nylon.
I’ve been enjoying my old Apple nylon bands. Kind of sad they don’t make them any more.
I’ve been enjoying my old Apple nylon bands. Kind of sad they don’t make them any more.
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I have several Braided Sport Loops — Inverness Green, Abyss Blue, Black Cherry, Pistachio —by far my favorite band because they're so comfortable. They all stretch some. But in my experience, the Inverness Green stretches more and faster than all of the other ones I have. Washing shrinks them back down. I've stuffed one in my jeans pocket and tossed in the washer and dryer. I usually wash them by hand, though... just a little Dawn and some hot water and let air dry. Both methods work.
I upgraded from a series 3 to a 7 and wow what a difference. Can't believe I waited so long to upgrade.
