Rubber B was the first company in the world to develop custom rubber watch straps exclusively for Rolex timepieces, and since then, the company has added several other prominent watchmakers to its product portfolio. Rubber B also creates custom rubber watch bands for watches produced by Panerai, Roger Dubuis, and Audemars Piguet. This particular article is going to focus on trying to answer the question “What is a vegan watch strap?”
Veganism, or the concept of adopting a vegan lifestyle, has become very popular in recent years, especially among millennials and younger people. As a result, many companies have been trying to capitalize off of this trend by offering products that are vegan or cruelty-free, and this includes companies within the world of horology. As such, it stands to reason that it would only be a matter of time before vegan watch straps would be available on the market.
As a result, Rubber B has decided to produce this guide that explores, in detail, what exactly a vegan watch strap is, why they are great products, and why it is unlikely that we will see vegan products going away any time in the near future.
What is a Vegan Watch Strap?
In order to answer this question, there is another, more basic question, which must be answered first: what does it mean to be vegan?
There are a lot of different ways to answer this question, and if you know more than one vegan in your life, it is likely that you will get two, or even three, different answers. The most basic answer to this question, however, is that those who adopt a vegan lifestyle do not eat, or buy, products that contain animal byproducts in them.
It is important to note that there are several variations and subcultures within veganism. The most famous of these is a pescatarian, which means that you still eat fish products but forego all other forms of animal product in your everyday life.
Why Do People Choose to Adopt a Vegan Lifestyle?
There are many reasons that people choose to adopt a vegan lifestyle – for many, the choice to do so can be to improve their personal health or to lose weight. The most common reason for this choice, however, is much simpler than that – it is the desire to no longer unnecessarily harm animals.
Is There a Difference Between Being Vegetarian and Being Vegan?
This is one of the most common mistakes that people make when discussing veganism, as they will use the terms “vegan” and “vegetarian” interchangeably. However, the two things are not the same, and the confusion is actually very simple to clear up, and doing so actually has a lot to do with explaining more about what a vegan watch strap is.
Being a vegetarian simply means that you do not eat meat – nothing more, anything less. Vegetarians still use animal products in their everyday life, including wearing them (though not always), while vegans do not. In many ways, veganism is just the logical continuation of being vegetarian.
How Can Watch Straps Be Vegan?
One of the major places that veganism has become more visible is in the now thriving faux leather market. Watch straps, many of which were once made of leather, are now being made from other products, ones that do not involve the use of any animal byproducts.
Many companies are now producing lines of vegan watch straps, and there are several companies, some of which we have written about previously, that only produce vegan watch straps. This is actually a significant step forward in terms of horology and is excellent news as far as the future of watchmaking is concerned.
Why Are Vegan Watch Straps Important in Horology?
Vegan watch straps are upending centuries of watchmaking tradition in a very short period of time. For many, many years, watches, especially those produced by high-end watchmakers, were often placed on leather wrist straps. These leather wrist straps were seen as a sign of both luxury and masculinity, and they played a significant part in the public perception of wristwatches.
However, vegan watch straps are now causing even seasoned watch collectors to entirely rethink what luxury and success look like when it comes to their watch straps. The result is that educated consumers now have a reasonable option to have a luxurious-looking watching strap without ever having to harm a single animal for it to be produced.
What Kinds of Materials are Vegan Watch Straps Made From?
Vegan watch straps can be made from several different types of materials, such as plant fibers, but the most common, and most durable vegan watch straps, are made from rubber.
Purchasing a rubber watch strap allows you to have a highly durable watch strap, including being waterproof, and that is capable of weathering the elements while still looking fashionable. Rubber watch straps are far more durable than plant-based ones and are still proudly vegan.
As a company, Rubber B is proud to have been leading the way in this field, as we have been producing vegan watch straps for well over a decade at this point.
What Are the Future of Vegan Watch Straps?
As veganism continues to become an increasingly popular lifestyle, these products will only become more prevalent in years to come. While some may be quick to dismiss this lifestyle as a “fad,” for a company to do so will be a foolish choice.
The concern for animal welfare has become an increasingly popular topic for people, and the culture at large, to discuss, and that concern will only continue to grow as people have more access to information online. People now have the ability to go online and look up which companies are vegan and have a focus on cruelty-free products, and they will choose to not patronize those companies which choose to continue to be cruel to animals.
In short, companies will only continue to ignore veganism at their own peril. By at least offering consumers who are so inclined to pursue the vegan lifestyle a vegan option when it comes to their product, companies will not only become more ethical but make themselves more financially viable as the world moves towards a more sustainable future – one that is better for both animals and humans alike.
Are You in Need of a Custom Rubber Watch Band For Your Luxury Watch? Visit Rubber B Today
All of Rubber B’s watch straps are made from 100% vulcanized rubber and are crafted exclusively by experts in Switzerland. Orders are shipped out within 24 to 48 hours of receiving them, and Rubber B also offers shipping options to its international clientele as well upon request by the customer during their online checkout.
To learn more about our products, shipping policies, pricing, or if you have a question for our team, simply visit the Rubber B website today. We will be happy to promptly answer any inquiries that you might have about the company in a prompt fashion.
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