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Title: Rashes from aftermarket leather straps
Post by: Lurch on August 20, 2014, 07:04:22 PM

Does it ever happened to any of u?
ive many aftermarket straps without problem but this particular one just gave me some rash.
only few minutes of trying on.

Title: Re: Rashes from aftermarket leather straps
Post by: watzisname on August 20, 2014, 08:49:25 PM

Which brand? Please share so we may avoid it

Title: Re: Rashes from aftermarket leather straps
Post by: ckoh on August 20, 2014, 08:56:08 PM

can share with the photo?

Title: Re: Rashes from aftermarket leather straps
Post by: Lurch on August 20, 2014, 09:49:16 PM

non branded strap i got from thailand (mbk mall)
the rash is nothing serious, just some red marks which went off few minutes afterwards

Title: Re: Rashes from aftermarket leather straps
Post by: Timeless on August 21, 2014, 07:28:25 AM

Calf or alligator straps?

Title: Re: Rashes from aftermarket leather straps
Post by: Lurch on August 21, 2014, 08:59:56 AM

Calf. How genuine it is I'm not sure coz it was only rm50
Hehe

Title: Re: Rashes from aftermarket leather straps
Post by: Devilzzz44 on August 21, 2014, 09:27:48 AM

I have tried both Rios and Hirsch...seems to be no rashes issues...:D

Title: Re: Rashes from aftermarket leather straps
Post by: sidestreaker on August 21, 2014, 10:18:45 AM

I've had some rashes from OEM Seiko straps, from my last purchase. Perhaps it's due to residue from chemicals when treating the leather. It lasted perhaps a day or 2, and I persisted in wearing it. After a while, I think the residue or whatever that caused the rashes wears off, and its ok now.

It also depends on the sensitivity of your skin as well.

Title: Re: Rashes from aftermarket leather straps
Post by: meoramri on August 21, 2014, 10:19:42 AM

Chances are you are allergic to the chemical used in the production of the straps...

Title: Re: Rashes from aftermarket leather straps
Post by: hanz079 on August 21, 2014, 11:40:00 AM

I have heard of people getting rashes from Ammo straps due to the gunpowder residue.

Title: Re: Rashes from aftermarket leather straps
Post by: Lurch on August 21, 2014, 05:51:10 PM

i thought of rubbing a layer of hand sanitiser on the inner part, wonder would that helps

Title: Re: Rashes from aftermarket leather straps
Post by: Cocas on July 28, 2016, 05:09:35 AM

I think the aftermarket strap has too much chemical residual. I don't think by applying sanitizer onto your before wearing the strap would help.