Fabric with recycled fibers
Features
Fabric that contains fibers recycled from the PET bottles and other wastes collected in the riverside and seaside cleanup campaign. Durability of the band made of this material is kept equivalent to the normal synthetic leather band but the wear comfort is softer. UpDRIFT™*, a project operated by JEPLAN and TOSHIMA aiming for taking measures of marine debris supported the development of this material.
*UpDRIFT™: A project to change wastes such as PET bottles collected in the riverside and seaside cleanup campaign into resources and products with reduced environmental burdens.
Handling
• Wear this kind of band rather loosen to allow ventilation.
• Take care not to adhere volatile chemicals, bleaches, alcoholic chemicals such as cosmetics and detergents. Also take care not to expose the band to strong ultraviolet ray such as direct sunlight for a long time to avoid discoloration and deformation.
Caring
When the band is wet with water or perspiration, immediately remove the wet with soft and dry cloth without rubbing.
Knit (ECOPET® is partly used)
Features
The material that “ECOPET®*”, a polyester fiber made from collected PET bottles and clothes is partly used.
*Polyester fiber made out of collected PET bottles and clothes utilizing a recycling technology. CO2 emissions can be reduced more compared to those made from petroleum. It has the flexible and soft characteristics.
Handling
• Due to the characteristics of the material, knit products may split between the nets or the stitches may be unequal when excessively pressed or pulled.
• When the band touches materials such as alcohol and cosmetics, it may become discolored or may start smelling.
• When left wet, the band may become disclosed or worn. Depending on the band, avoid using it in a bath, for swimming and/or wet work even if the watch itself is waterproof.
Caring
• Soak the band in water and clean it softly by hands.
• After cleaning, pull it into shape and then put it in the airy place out of the sun to dry.
• When using detergent, use a neutral one and avoid putting undiluted solution. It may cause the color unevenness.
Piñatex®
Features
Natural and innovative fabric made from the pineapple leaf fiber, which is a byproduct of pineapple farmers. The biomass left after removing the fibers from leaves can be used as a nutrient rich natural fertilizer and biofuel. There is no waste for the production of “Piñatex®*”.
* Piñatex® is a trade mark of Ananas Anam UK Limited.
Handling
• Because it is natural, aging including abrasion, deformation, and/or discoloration cannot be avoided. Replace it occasionally.
• Wear this kind of band rather loosen to allow ventilation.
• Take care not to adhere volatile chemicals, bleaches, alcoholic chemicals such as cosmetics and detergents.
Caring
When the band is wet with water or perspiration, immediately remove the wet with soft and dry cloth without rubbing.
Apple Leather
Features
The material made from the apples’ leftovers including skins and residues as a replacement of natural leather characterized with its smooth texture. It is an environmentally-friendly, anti-animal material that can not only reduce environmental load when processing wastes but also reduce the content of resin derived from petroleum.
Handling
• Because it is natural, aging including abrasion, deformation, and/or discoloration cannot be avoided. Replace it occasionally.
• Wear this kind of band rather loosen to allow ventilation.
• Take care not to adhere volatile chemicals, bleaches, alcoholic chemicals such as cosmetics and detergents. Also take care not to expose the band to strong ultraviolet ray such as direct sunlight for a long time to avoid discoloration and deformation.
Caring
When the band is wet with water or perspiration, immediately remove the wet with soft and dry cloth without rubbing.
Bridle Leather
Features
Strong and durable leather made by soaking the rawhide in tannin pits for several months and then fully waxed between its fibers.
Handling
• Take care not to adhere bleaches, alcoholic chemicals such as cosmetics and detergents. It may cause discoloration.
• Due to the characteristics of the leather, white powders called “bloom” may appear on the leather surface. The bloom is caused by the natural waxes and oils rising to the surface.
Caring
When the band is wet with water or perspiration, immediately remove the wet with soft and dry cloth without rubbing. Using the soft cloth, wipe the bloom off lightly in parallel to the line where the bloom appears.