Condor Straps' Guide to Vegan Watch Straps
We understand that not everybody feels comfortable using a watch strap made from animal products, so we’ve made a concerted effort to provide alternatives that are durable and stylish.
Choosing vegan-friendly accessories to help define your personal style is easy with our wide selection of vegan watch straps. A chic alternative to traditional leather, this guide explores everything from the materials and types to the benefits and more.
In This Guide
The Benefits of Vegan Watch Straps
Whether you’re looking for a stylish vegan watch strap to refresh a classic watch or you’ve committed to gradually cutting down on your use of animal products, there are many wonderful benefits to choosing a vegan watch band.
1) Conversation starters
A unique accessory makes for a great conversation starter - and our vegan watch straps are just that! Our selection of high-quality straps made from innovative materials such as cork and Piñatex are animal-friendly and available in an extensive range of colours and textures to make your watch even more distinctive.
2) Traditional materials
Tried and true materials like stainless steel, silicone, nylon and canvas are also beloved vegan options. These commonly worn, classic materials make it easy to subscribe to a vegan wardrobe.
3) Effortlessly stylish
With so many styles and comfortable materials to choose from, choosing vegan-friendly accessories you’ll love has never been easier.
Vegan Leather Accessories: Vegan Leather Watch Straps We Love
Many of our vegan leather watch straps effortlessly achieve the same classic look and feel of a leather watch band without the use of animal products. Ingredients like apple and cork are just a few of the materials that make our selection of vegan accessories a prime example of excellent craftsmanship.
Cork leather watch straps
Sourced from Portugal, cork comes from the cork oak tree, which has a lifespan of roughly 200 years. The cork is extracted every nine years in a safe process that doesn’t damage the tree. Cork leather is soft to the touch and resistant to scratches, scuffs and water, making this a hardy option.
Piñatex watch straps
For the Spanish speakers among you, it will come as no surprise that this strap is manufactured using the fibres of waste pineapple leaves and polylactic acid (PLA), a type of bioplastic. Its striking look and texture just cannot be realised with leather, giving it a unique flair.
Apple/PU watch straps
This watch strap uses a material that combines apple waste from the juice industry in Italy with PU. The apple by-product lets us cut down the use of PU to just 50%, allowing us to achieve that classic leather look with a smaller environmental footprint.
Lorica watch straps
Originally developed for Japanese fisherman, Lorica comprises thin microfibres soaked in resin to form a hardy, durable and breathable leather alternative, perfect for use in all weathers and activities. Lorica watch straps are available in classic leather colours that are excellent vegan alternatives for your next sports watch band.
Vegan Accessories: Other Types of Vegan Watch Straps
Let’s not forget the traditional watch strap materials that also boast vegan characteristics. Classic materials, including stainless steel and silicone, are an excellent choice for the vegan accessory enthusiast.
Stainless steel watch straps
All of our metal watch straps are crafted using stainless steel, making them water resistant, non-absorbent and perfect for both upscale occasions and as sportswear. Stainless steel watch straps stay cool and comfortable on the wrist, even in the warmest of climates, and are incredibly easy to clean, which means keeping your favourite metal watch strap in like-new shape is simple.
Silicone watch straps
One of the pros of choosing a silicone watch strap is that it’s a durable and easy-to-clean material that’s perfect for sports watches. Just a quick wipe after an hour at the gym gets it back to tip-top condition.
Nylon watch straps
If you’re after a more rugged-looking material that’s hard-wearing and comfortable, then look no further than our nylon watch straps which come in a range of vibrant colours, and distinctive types including the classic military-style, NATO.
Canvas watch straps
Carrying on our military-inspired watch straps, we bring you the canvas watch strap. A utilitarian design, available in grey black, brown and khaki, that is made from a woven fabric. It's perfect for bringing comfy casual to your accessorising.
How to Choose a Replacement Vegan Watch Strap
To make sure you choose the right vegan watch strap for you, take into account the following:
- The lug width of your watch
- Whether your watch is slim or chunky
- What kind of occasion you’ll be wearing your watch to
- What outfit you’ll be wearing
If you’re after an all-rounder that suits most occasions, from workout to office, then a stainless steel watch strap is a great option. If you want something a little bit more refined, our range of vegan leather watch straps has a host of stylish designs and unique textures to elevate the look of your entire outfit.
Canvas, nylon and silicone are also admirable choices when it comes to vegan accessories and are sometimes a more comfortable wear than metal or leather - faux or otherwise.
With so many top-quality designs and premium materials to choose from, our vegan watch strap selection has you spoiled for choice.
How to Change or Shorten a Vegan Watch Strap
Now that you’ve seen some of the vegan watch straps we have and how to choose one, you might worry that changing your watch strap can be a bit of a hassle. Luckily, it’s not - with our help and handy tools, you’ll be able to do it yourself. Check out our full fitting guide here for more guidance.
FAQs About Veganism
If the thought of a vegan watch strap has piqued your interest about veganism, we’re happy to give a little bit more information about what it is and how it works.
Veganism is a lifestyle choice that omits the use of animal products from the diet and daily life - including clothing and accessories like your watch straps. Consuming meat, dairy, eggs, honey or anything else that’s animal-derived or purchasing products that come from or have been tested on animals, such as leather or make up, goes against the goals of veganism.
How to go vegan
One of the biggest worries people have about going vegan is how to get the right nutrients - but there are lots of simple ways to maintain a balanced plant-based diet consisting of foods like fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, grains, legumes and more. For example, there are plenty of delicious vegan recipes out there to help guide you.
Vegan alternatives can also help ensure you stay healthy. Vitamin B12, for example, is an essential nutrient benefiting brain and nerve health and is often found in meat. Fortified plant milk is a tasty substitution that’s easy to incorporate into countless breakfast recipes and more.
Aside from food, you can ensure you are living a vegan lifestyle by avoiding products that come from or have been tested on animals. The first step towards veganism can be as easy as swapping out your leather watch strap for an attractive vegan alternative from Condor Straps.
Please note: We are not experts on veganism or the vegan diet, although we have done a lot of research for this blog post. Please make sure to consult your doctor or visit the official NHS page for more information on enjoying a healthy vegan diet.
Why do people go vegan?
There are many reasons people decide to go vegan. The most common are:
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For the animals
- For their health
- For the environment
For more information on veganism and why people go vegan, please visit the experts over at The Vegan Society.
Explore our range of vegan watch straps, catered to the animal-friendly watch wearer. With so many styles to choose from, style and comfort go hand-in-hand with our vegan watch bands. Need help finding the right vegan watch strap? Reach out to our friendly team at Condor Straps for guidance! We’re here to help.
