Rashes from aftermarket leather straps

[Lurch]

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.

[watzisname]

Which brand? Please share so we may avoid it

[ckoh]

can share with the photo?

[Lurch]

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

[Timeless]

Calf or alligator straps?

[Lurch]

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

[Devilzzz44]

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

[sidestreaker]

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.

[meoramri]

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

[hanz079]

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

[Lurch]

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

[Cocas]

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.