Samsung has launched a limited edition collection of Sustainably manufactured watchbands for the Galaxy Watch 4 created by Sami Miró, a fashion designer whose previous projects used recycled materials.
The new Sami Miró collection offers six watch straps and three watch faces with a focus on sustainability and well-being and the use of recycled materials, including apple peel from the fruit industry.
The ‘Midnight Black’ and ‘Stratus Sky’ bands are made entirely of apple skin, while ‘Aurora Night’, ‘Cloud Navy’, ‘Earth Sunrise’ and ‘Dawn Atlas’ are composed of a recyclable thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) , according to Samsung.
“The Stratus Sky, Cloud Navy and Midnight Black colors can translate from day to night, while Aurora Night and Dawn Atlas have gem tones and are perfect for when you’re in the mood for a pop of color,” Miró said in the statement. from Samsung. about the new bands. “I am proud to have sourced sustainable materials for the entire collection. My designs were inspired by the beauty of our planet and I want the collection to serve as a reminder to be mindful and connected to the Earth. “
In addition to the straps, Miró has also designed three watch faces for the Watch 4 (SMV Atlas I, SMV Serenity and SMV Atlas II), which can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store.
The Galaxy Watch4 x Sami Miró Vintage collection of sustainable bands is available now on Samsung.com, with prices starting at $ 39.99 ($ 50.51 CAD). However, the bands are not listed on Samsung’s Canadian website.
MobileSyrup contacted Samsung for more information on availability and pricing in Canada.