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# Buckle-Free Smartwatch Straps
These NooMoon Straps are Compatible with the Apple Watch

By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-11-18 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwatch-straps
References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1706210184/noomoon-add-the-swiss-touch-to-your-apple-watch?ref=category_popular) & [thecoolector](http://www.thecoolector.com/noomoon-watch-strap/)

These smartwatch straps were designed to give [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitplay-fidlock-watch-band) watches a more sophisticated and fashion-forward aesthetic.

The product is called the 'Nooman Watch Strap' or the 'LABB' – which stands for 'The Loop-Less and Buckle-less Band.' It offers a [sophisticated Swiss design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-titanium-band) that is simple to put on and take off. Rather than fastening with a buckle, the smartwatch straps are held together with hard-securing grips that come together to form a solid block when the loop is closed. The straps come in a range of colors, are compatible with Apple watches and can also be mixed and matched.

These playful watch straps allow customers to express their individual style while offering a highly functional design in the process.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 64% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## 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

- **Sophisticated Smartwatch Straps:** The trend of smartwatch straps with sophisticated designs allows for a more fashion-forward aesthetic.
- **Loop-less and Buckle-less Bands:** The rise of loop-less and buckle-less smartwatch bands provides an innovative and simple alternative to traditional fastening mechanisms.
- **Mix and Match Straps:** The trend of mix and match smartwatch straps allows customers to customize their look and create a unique style.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Smartwatch Accessories:** The smartwatch accessory industry can benefit from developing and offering a range of sophisticated and fashionable straps for smartwatches.
- **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can explore loop-less and buckle-less smartwatch bands as a disruptive innovation to enhance the user experience.
- **Fashion and Design:** The fashion and design industry can collaborate with smartwatch manufacturers to create fashionable and customizable straps that appeal to a wider audience.

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