# Antimicrobial Silicone Smartwatch Straps The Urban Armor Gear Scout Strap is Durable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-armor-gear-scout-strap References: [joesdaily](https://joesdaily.com/gear/silicon-apple-watch-straps-from-urban-armor-gear/) & [urbanarmorgear](https://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/scout-silicone-watch-strap-for-apple-watch) The smartwatch is an accessory that users are encouraged to wear all day and night to capture various health data metrics, so the Urban Armor Gear Scout Strap is intended to help give wears a more comfortable experience. Deigned for the [Apple Watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-rocky-point-band), the strap is crafted from high-quality silicone that is focused on a tough level of durability, while still feeling soft against the skin. The strap also features an antimicrobial design that will prevent bacteria from lingering during long-term wear to prevent discomfort and smells from occurring. The Urban Armor Gear Scout Strap comes in three color options including black, orange and olive, and is inexpensively priced at $29.95 to make it suited for any user to pick up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 9% - 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's Driving This Trend - **Antimicrobial Smartwatch Straps:** Opportunity for the development of antimicrobial materials for wearable technology to prevent bacteria buildup and improve user comfort. - **Durable Silicone Straps:** Potential to create stronger and longer-lasting silicone straps for smartwatches to enhance durability and user experience. - **Affordable Smartwatch Accessories:** An opportunity to produce cost-effective smartwatch straps to cater to a wider range of users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Technology:** Innovative smartwatch straps provide a chance for disruptive innovation and improved user experience in the wearable technology industry. - **Health and Wellness:** Development of antimicrobial smartwatch straps creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the health and wellness industry by promoting hygiene and comfort. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry through the production of durable, affordable smartwatch accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Durable Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-rocky-point-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) - [High-Density Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitplay-fidlock-watch-band.md) - [Refined Weatherproof Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-watch-strap.md) - [Extreme Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-ultra.md) - [Sustainable Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-reclassic.md) - [Reversible Magnetic Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniq-revix.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-sport-band-glow.md)