Twelve South Debuts ActionBand for Apple Watch Workouts

[MacRumors]

Twelve South today announced the launch of the ActionBand, a new Apple Watch band option created for fitness enthusiasts. The ActionBand is designed for workouts, and it encompasses the Apple Watch in a soft, terry cotton material.

The cotton of the ActionBand is meant to keep the Apple Watch tight on the wrist for heart rate measurements, and it also is sweat absorbent. It is made with lycra, and Twelve South says that it can be worn at the wrist or the forearm.

Twelve South ships the ActionBand with one cuff that's designed for the Apple Watch and one plain cuff for the other wrist for a matching fit. The ActionBand is available as of today and it's priced at $29.99.

Article Link: Twelve South Debuts ActionBand for Apple Watch Workouts

 

[applicious84]

Thank goodness when companies diverge to function over style

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Very nice! It’s sweat free ya’ll!

Only $29.99 not bad!!!

 

[paulovsouza]

Wow this is awesome! And good prices. Is it just in a case, or does it clip on to the band slip, like the bands.

 

[alexe]

I've always found sweat wrist bands impractical. The last thing I need when I'm already hot is a warm wrist band to make me even hotter.

 

[SirWill]

So no Watch 7 yet.

 

[artfossil]

Oh my. The design is unfortunate looking (being kind) and it will be an absolute pain to wash and dry.

 

[dtm84]

I am sure it will smell great after a couple weeks.

 

[Rocko99991]

What are these for? Wiping sweat from your face or stopping sweat from dripping from your forearm to your hand?

 

[rp100]

This looks good for instances where you wear gloves (sports, weight lifting) but don’t want the watch or dial getting bumped. I have a nylon band that needs replacing soon because stretching and sweat have permanently lengthened it. The question is: am I motivated enough to change the band before and after every workout?

 

[jz0309]

Interesting, good price for sure… I’ve been doing fine with my Nike sport bands over the years and rinsing band and watch off in the shower daily, but this could be interesting for hot days…

 

[Rychiar]

does it get destroyed in the wash every day?

 

[testcard]

Good price.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Very nice! It’s sweat free ya’ll!

Only $29.99 not bad!!!

It's not sweat free. It is made of cotton. It is going to absorb sweat and any other moisture. A sport loop is much better. This is a solution looking for a problem.

 

[FrizzleFryBen]

Is it really only available in one color?

 

[lazyrighteye]

This is actually a pretty fun execution.
But curious: does the sensor still touch your skin?

 

[oceptis]

What are these for? Wiping sweat from your face or stopping sweat from dripping from your forearm to your hand?

Yes and yes

 

[oceptis]

Twelve South today announced the launch of the ActionBand, a new Apple Watch band option created for fitness enthusiasts. The ActionBand is designed for workouts, and it encompasses the Apple Watch in a soft, terry cotton material.

The cotton of the ActionBand is meant to keep the Apple Watch tight on the wrist for heart rate measurements, and it also is sweat absorbent. It is made with lycra, and Twelve South says that it can be worn at the wrist or the forearm.

Twelve South ships the ActionBand with one cuff that's designed for the Apple Watch and one plain cuff for the other wrist for a matching fit. The ActionBand is available as of today and it's priced at $29.99.

Article Link: Twelve South Debuts ActionBand for Apple Watch Workouts

Holy mom’s 80’s Jazzercise flashbacks Batman!

 

[dgdosen]

I'm sure washing would destroy the watch holder over time.

Deal with that or stale sweat that smells like the inside of a boxing glove.

 

[Whathappened]

It's not sweat free. It is made of cotton. It is going to absorb sweat and any other moisture. A sport loop is much better. This is a solution looking for a problem.

Not if you are one of the many allergic to the sport loops.

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

I don't mind the design.

But I just don't see why you couldn't wear a sweatband next to your Apple Watch, or two slim ones, one on each side of your Watch?

$29.99 is a lot for a sweat band.

 

[raybob]

Not compatible with series 7 according to their website.

 

[MVMNT]

After the gym, then what? I find swapping straps a bit cumbersome.

 

[tomashi]

I am sure it will smell great after a couple weeks.

You gotta wash it with your workout clothes

 

[iasix]

Anesthesiologist here. This is going to make me be able to finally wear the watch under my scrubs (above my ankle).