Is color change expected for Apple Watch nylon Sport Loop?

Hi. I'm wearing almost daily (from more than 1 year) an Apple Watch with a nylon sport loop (which is regularly cleaned as mentioned in the official documentation). I'm observing that on the outside surface the color of the band changed a bit. Is it normal? Is it something expected during time?

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 26

Posted on Aug 24, 2026 11:09 PM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2026 1:09 AM

Yes, as mentioned in the article about cleaning your Apple Watch and Appel Watch band, "the band colors may vary or fade over time"

How to clean your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Even the Trail Loop band on my Ultra 2 is getting darker after 8 months of daily use.

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Is color change expected for Apple Watch nylon Sport Loop?

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