# Hybrid Material Smartwatch Straps The Bellroy Watch Strap is Made with Polymer and Leather By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-06-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-watch-strap References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/bellroy-watch-strap-for-apple-watch-pairs-leather-with-durable-polymer-for-performance/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [bellroy](https://bellroy.com/products/watch-strap/leather_small/toffee#slide-0?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow&utm_content=GadgetFlow) The [Bellroy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-watch-strap) [Watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-sport-band) Strap is a smartwatch band for the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitplay-fidlock-watch-band) Watch that will provide wearers with a way to enjoy a sturdy design that doesn't skimp when it comes to durability and style. The strap is built with leather along with a sturdy polymer that makes it stylish as well as suited for wear on a daily basis and during workouts. The eco-tanned leather will develop a patina with everyday wear, while the polymer will provide impressive durability on a daily basis. The Bellroy Watch Strap is finished with a textured underside that is reported to help reduce sweat buildup during regular wear as well as intense workouts for better comfort. Available for preorder now, the strap comes in five color options to choose from. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Material Smartwatch Bands:** Incorporating advanced materials, such as polymer, with traditional materials, like leather, to create smartwatch bands. - **Eco-friendly Smartwatch Accessories:** Creating smartwatch accessories, like the Bellroy Watch Strap, that incorporate eco-friendly materials, such as eco-tanned leather, into their design. - **Comfort-enhancing Smartwatch Straps:** Developing smartwatch straps, such as the Bellroy Watch Strap, with textured undersides to reduce sweat buildup for a more comfortable wear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of hybrid material smartwatch bands to create a new category of stylish and durable smartwatch accessories. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The fitness and wellness industry can benefit from eco-friendly smartwatch accessories that cater to environmentally conscious consumers who value both style and functionality. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the trend towards comfort-enhancing smartwatch straps by creating accessories that enhance the overall user experience of smartwatches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Weatherproof Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-watch-strap.md) - [Sustainable Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic.md) - [Stylish Leather Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-smartwatch-bands.md) - [Hyper-Durable Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-rocky-point-band.md) - [High-Density Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitplay-fidlock-watch-band.md) - [Plant-Based Leather Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclassic-apple-watch-band.md) - [Sleek Titanium Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-ultra.md) - [Practical Comfort-Focused Watch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-band1.md) - [Durable Glowing Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratos-band-icy-blue-glow-edition.md)