Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 463,055 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,971 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,971 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 463,055 cutting edge ideas.

Ruggedized Smartwatch Bands

The Nomad Rugged Band Works with the Apple Watch Ultra and More

— January 7, 2023 — Fashion
The Nomad Rugged Band is a durably designed accessory for the Apple Watch positioned to support users in all of their athletic and adventurous endeavors. The band maintains a minimalist design that's intended to keep the weight low and increase the overall ventilation, while still maintaining the appearance of a conventional timepiece strap. The band is crafted out of fluoroelastomer, which is both soft and strong in nature to make it suitable for everyday wear as well as providing lasting durability.

The Nomad Rugged Band comes in black and orange color options with black or silver hardware, and also comes in several sizes. The strap is compatible for use with virtually any of the Apple Watch models, but is particularly relevant for Apple Watch Ultra users.
Trend Themes
1. Ruggedized Smartwatch Straps - Creating durable smartwatch straps that support various athletic and adventurous activities while maintaining a minimalist design.
2. Fluoroelastomer Use in Smartwatch Straps - Exploring the use of fluoroelastomer, a soft and strong material, in the creation of durable smartwatch straps for everyday wear.
3. Versatile Smartwatch Straps - Designing smartwatch straps that are not only compatible with various Apple Watch models, but also suitable for diverse user activities.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - Creating innovative smartwatch straps that address user needs beyond functionality and aesthetics, and support both athletic and adventurous activities.
2. Material Manufacturing - Exploring the benefits and potential of creating products made from the soft and strong fluoroelastomer material to enhance durability, versatility, and comfort for everyday wear.
3. Sporting Goods - Partnering with smartwatch manufacturers to create ruggedized and versatile smartwatch straps that better accommodate various sports and outdoor activities.
7.7
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness