Q: having a problem removing the new woven bands

I had the same thing happen to me. The short end is very difficult to install, and almost impossible to remove. I was very surprised to experience this with an Apple-branded watch band. I'm now in the process of exchanging my black woven band for a replacement. If the next one does the same thing I'm going to get a refund. What happened to their QC process?

I too have the same issue with the woven band, it is hard to remove and buckle it on. Also, I found if I must wear it snug or I will get a false reading on my BPM

while doing my outdoor/indoor walks. I don't have this issue with the sport band even wearing somewhat loose I still get a accurate reading on my BPM. I would like to see Apple address this.

I have the exact same problem.

I even replaced my bands twice but I have the same problem.

The upper band wont come off easily without using a lot of force.

This does not happen to my Gold/Red Nylon Band just the black one.

I have the same issue, I'd take it in to replace but it seems like lots of people are having this issue.

If you are experiencing issues (and/or continuing issues) with the Woven Nylon band, contact Apple Support (mail-in service may be available) or make a Genius Bar reservation with a view to having the band checked under warranty:

https://www.apple.com/support/watch/contact/

I contacted Apple Support and exchanged my black, woven nylon band for a new one. I just received the replacement yesterday and am happy to report that it's much better. Not as smooth and easy to get on and off as some of my other Apple Watch bands, but easy enough that I can't complain. What I've noticed, due to the fact that I own several Apple Watch bands, and is that they all seem to go on and off slightly differently. Some are very easy to snap into place, while others appear to fit tighter, and require more effort. I'm not sure if this is a quality control issue, or an inherent challenge in making these lugs (adapters) within exacting tolerances. Still, I appreciate the method and ease in swapping out the bands quickly.

Apple's customer service was excellent, by the way. Very fast service too.

I just got the black woven band and the short end installed without any problems.  The long end didn't seem to want to lock into place.  I reinstalled the black sport band and it clicked in place with no problem.  Reinstalled the black woven band and it finally clicked into place.

I think installing mine is not a problem. Removing it is a problem!

Check that you are following Apple's instructions for changing the band:

Change your Apple Watch band - Apple Support

If you are concerned about a potential manufacturing defect with your band, contact Apple Support (mail-in service may be available) or make a Genius Bar reservation with a view to having it checked under warranty:

https://www.apple.com/support/watch/contact/

I have tried three Black nylon woven bands - two through the mail and one in the Apple Store - and all three had the same issue. The long band went in and locked but was VERY tight to get in and out. The shorter band (with the loop that you slide the longer band through) went in and out easily BUT - and for me this is a problem - would never lock in place (on either end of the Apple Watch).

Unfortunately the store's stock of other nylon bands was limited and I did not want to try another color that I would not purchase just to see if this was a black band only issue.

I have two other Apple Bands, a third party nylon sports band and a leather band with third party lugs, and don't have this issue with any of them.

Now the shorter band doesn't lock into position on my Apple Watch any longer. There is no click, no snap and no lock. It just slides on through. This is my second try with the Black Nylon Woven band. I give up. I'm going to take it back to an Apple Store for a refund.