limehouse123

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Q: Are nylon bands waterproof?

I'm thinking or buying an sports watch. I would like to wear the watch while swimming.

Are nylon bands waterproof? i.e. OK to wear while swimming?

Posted on Sep 10, 2016 6:48 AM

I have this question too

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A:

Your best option for swimming is the Sport Band.

Posted on Sep 10, 2016 6:54 AM

Q: Are nylon bands waterproof?

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by Jonathan UK,Solvedanswer

Jonathan UK Sep 10, 2016 6:54 AM in response to limehouse123
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Sep 10, 2016 6:54 AM in response to limehouse123

Your best option for swimming is the Sport Band.
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deggie Sep 11, 2016 1:07 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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Sep 11, 2016 1:07 AM in response to Jonathan UK

Why wouldn't the nylon work?
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limehouse123 Sep 11, 2016 1:12 AM in response to limehouse123
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Sep 11, 2016 1:12 AM in response to limehouse123

Thanks for the useful comments.
I can see that the woven nylon band maybe waterproof (or water resistant), hence my question looking for confirmation or clarification.
However, on the other hand perhaps the water may effect the nylon as don't know how it is made or if it is a composite material of nylon and some other material. Also perhaps the buckle may be affected by fresh water or ocean water.
Perhaps there some users who have used the nylon bands during swimming?
Thanks for the useful comments.
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by Jonathan UK,

Jonathan UK Sep 11, 2016 2:02 AM in response to limehouse123
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Sep 11, 2016 2:02 AM in response to limehouse123

A user with experience of the Woven Nylon band has described it as absorbing water and remaining wet for quite some time afterwards.

Apple's instructions for drying the Woven Nylon band are to let it air dry. Apple also advises that exposure to direct sunlight, high temperatures and/or humid conditions during drying can cause damage.

The Sport Band can be wiped down with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth (dampened with fresh water, if required) and then dried using another such cloth, leaving it immediately ready for continued, dry wear.

More information:
Cleaning and wearing Apple Watch - Apple Support
http://www.apple.com/shop/questions/product/MNKG2AM/A/42mm-light-pink-midnight-b lue-woven-nylon
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by deggie,Helpful

deggie Sep 11, 2016 11:58 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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Sep 11, 2016 11:58 AM in response to Jonathan UK

I haven't done any swimming with mine but I do sweat heavily during a workout. I haven't had any problem with it absorbing water at all and it dries rapidly. I also spilled something on it and cleaned it with water and a cloth. Again it cleaned rapidly.

Where did this user describe the issue? How much is "quite some time"?
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