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Braided loop strap

My Apple Watch braided loop strap, 4 months old, has stretched and become loose. I believe that it is faulty. Will Apple replace it?

Posted on Apr 18, 2021 3:22 PM

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Posted on May 26, 2021 9:47 AM

Just a follow up. I tried the trick of throwing it in the washer with a load I was washing in hot and then in the dryer on high. It's back to it's original size (exact same as the un-stretched strap when laid on each other. I'm not sure that counts as a solution but it's a short term fix for now.

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May 26, 2021 9:47 AM in response to una226

Just a follow up. I tried the trick of throwing it in the washer with a load I was washing in hot and then in the dryer on high. It's back to it's original size (exact same as the un-stretched strap when laid on each other. I'm not sure that counts as a solution but it's a short term fix for now.

May 24, 2021 3:36 PM in response to una226

Apple's reply has been to expect the strap to stretch, which I think is really a poor answer. That means you are supposed to order it so tight that it's uncomfortable in the beginning and wait 3-6 months (based on personal experience) for it to loosen up and fit properly or order the proper size knowing it won't fit well in 3-6 months.

I have two braided solo loops, one I wear most often and one occasionally. The most often worn one now has a noticeable difference in length when side by side just from taking it on and off, no excessive removing. I'm not sure there is a solution for this but it is annoying that for $100 the strap wears and doesn't fit properly in such a short amount of time.

That said I haven't had the issue with my rubber solo loop.

Braided loop strap

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