Metal: Metal wrist bands are incredibly durable and stand up well to the everyday wear and tear your smartwatch will go ...

Opt for silicone bands: Researchers recommend choosing silicone over fluoroelastomer bands since silicone was found to have little or no detectable PFAS. Read product descriptions: When buying ...

The news made the rounds on consumer tech sites, and most readers had reason to worry: fluoroelastomer is one of the most common band materials for mainstream watches, along with silicone.