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Apple Watch Bands for Small Wrists: Your Complete Guide to Finding the Perfect Fit

by Andy Gartland
Woman adjusting a beige Apple Watch band for small wrists before a workout
Finding a watch band for your Apple Watch that fits smaller wrists perfectly can be surprisingly tricky. What looks compact and snug in photos can ...

Are Garmin Watch Straps Toxic? The Real Truth Behind Materials, PFAS and Skin Safety

by Andy Gartland
A close-up of a Garmin watch with a mint green strap on a wrist, showing a comfortable skin-safe fit.
It is a fair question that many smartwatch owners ask: Are Garmin watch straps toxic? After all, your watch sits against your skin for most of the ...

How to Clean a Silicone Fitbit Band

by Andy Gartland
Cleaning a blue silicone Fitbit band using a soft brush and bowl of water.
If you love your Fitbit, the chances are, it goes everywhere with you, from your morning run to your evening wind down. Over time, your silicone ba...

How to Clean Your Apple Watch Metal Strap: The Complete Expert Guide

by Andy Gartland
Cleaning a stainless steel Apple Watch strap laid flat on a table with a soft brush
There is something that is undeniably timeless about a metal watch strap clipped onto an Apple Watch. Whether it is a sleek stainless steel link br...

Do Apple Watch Straps Fit Fitbit Versa?

by Andy Gartland
A woman sitting in a café wearing a leather Fitbit Versa strap, illustrating how Fitbit straps differ from Apple Watch bands in daily wear.
If you have ever admired the look of the smart-looking watch bands on someone else's Apple Watch and wondered whether they would work on your Fitbi...

Nickel-Free Fitbit Bands: The 2026 Guide to Comfortable, Irritation-Free Wear 

by Andy Gartland
Person adjusting their Fitbit band during a gym session, who is considering switching to a a nickel-free strap option
Many Fitbit users begin their fitness journey excited and highly motivated, only to quickly discover that their skin reacts quite angrily to the st...

Best Garmin Watch Band for Running

by Andy Gartland
Smiling runner wearing white Garmin running watch band after workout
Every runner knows the importance of having good gear. The right shoes, the right training plan, the right mindset, it all adds up. But one piece o...

Can You Put an Apple Watch Strap in the Washing Machine?

by Andy Gartland
Woman holding an Apple Watch strap before placing it in a washing machine.
When your watch band for your Apple Watch starts looking a little grubby, it is only natural to wonder whether you can just throw it into the washi...

Do Apple Watch Straps Fit Other Watches?

by Andy Gartland
close-up of Apple Watch sport strap design
Apple Watch owners know how good it feels to have the perfect strap clipped to their wrist, one that not only looks the part but feels comfortable ...

Best Apple Watch Band for CrossFit: The Complete Guide for Serious Training

by Andy Gartland
Female athlete finishing a CrossFit session wearing a black Apple Watch sports band, resting after intense training.
If your training mixes burpees, thrusters and box jumps, it is safe to say that your Apple Watch is doing as much work as you are. The right strap ...

The Best Garmin Watch Band for Sensitive Skin

by Andy Gartland
Runner jogging outdoors wearing a Garmin smartwatch with a black silicone strap, showing the best Garmin band for sensitive skin.
Wearing your Garmin watch every single day should feel effortless. Whether you are tracking your morning run or monitoring your sleep cycles, your ...

Finding the Best Fitbit Band for Sleeping

by Andy Gartland
Woman peacefully sleeping on her side wearing a black Fitbit, showcasing comfort and fit for overnight sleep tracking.
Wearing your Fitbit to bed is one of the most effective ways to gain insights into your sleep quality and your recovery. But if you have ever found...