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We use the same deceptively simple button-stud closure from our original invention, the Button-Stud Watchband, and then laser cut the Horween leather to fit you perfectly. Having the closure up on the side of your wrist instead of the bottom where it bangs into your laptop is “so comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing it,” according to a dude from the internet.

FFF Apple Watchband Sizing Graphic Don't own an Apple Sport Band to use for sizing? Can you borrow a band from a friend or go to Apple/Target? Your best bet is to borrow a friend’s watch with a sport band (something like 80% of all Apple Watches are on Sport Bands, it seems) for 30 seconds, use the sizing instructions above, and go from there. You can also go by an Apple Store/Target/etc to get your size. Just make sure you use the same size watch as you wear: you can’t use the larger 42/44 to find your 38/40 size, as the bands are not the same. A 42/44 SM5 and a 38/40 SM5 will not fit the same size wrist. Likewise, you can’t put 38mm bands on a 44mm face to get your size; the holes are spaced differently. So just use a watch that’s the same size as yours with the correct size bands on it to get your custom FFF Button-Stud Apple Watchband size. None of my friends have Apple Sport bands. I have a Nike Sport Band; won't that work? We can make a close approximation of your size based on the Nike Sport band, but as there are so many adjustment holes it’s more difficult to count and we’ll be translating it to the Sport Band size. We highly suggest you borrow a regular Sport Band to get your correct size…but if you absolutely don’t have access to one or aren’t anywhere near an Apple Store, we’ll get you sized based off of the Nike band…just email us with your details (watch/band/and hole number as above–though you have between 11 and 15 adjustment holes depending on watch and band size on the Nike vs the consistent 7 on the regular Sport band, so count carefully AWAY from the watch face–not away from the tip of the band) and we’ll let you know which Sport Band size corresponds to your Nike band. Can't I just measure my wrist and have you make a band? We do not size bands based on wrist measurements (as in, with a tape measure or piece of string). It won’t work for a variety of reasons, unfortunately, as we’ve found over the several years making these bands.

Don't understand the sizing graphic? Want more details? Here ya go. Get your mitts on an Apple Sport Band (the rubber strap that just about everyone has; Apple refers to it as a “custom high-performance fluoroelastomer with a pin‑and‑tuck closure”). Figure out which band you wear–either one of the two that came with the watch (S/M or M/L), or the XL band (you bought this separately from the watch). These sizes are printed inside the longer adjustable side of the Apple Sport Band up near where the band clips in to the watch face. Your correct FFF Button-Stud Apple Watch Band size is a combination of which watch size (38mm/40mm–the smaller one, or 42mm/44mm–the larger one), sport band (S/M, M/L, or XL) and which hole in the band fits you. There are 7 holes in each Apple sport band regardless of band size: we count the holes as “1” being the TIGHTEST/SMALLEST size hole on the band and “7” as the LARGEST size hole–so, for example, a S/M-1 probably fits a newborn (honestly we’ve never seen anyone with an SM1 size band), and an S/M 7 would fit an smaller wrist male. Please be sure you are counting from the correct side of the band so we can get you the correct size. If you alternate between two sizes, select the size you usually wear. If you get your FFF Button-Stud band, and it doesn’t work perfectly for you, we will of course send a replacement, just contact us. PLEASE do not guess or attempt to adjust your size to account for the stretch of the leather or whether you think the leather should be tighter or looser. We will absolutely adjust your size to get you a perfect fit if you get it and it doesn’t fit you correctly (see below for how it should fit at first to fit correctly), but begin by ordering the size you actually wear; we’ve accommodated for stretch and how a leather band needs to be worn already in our sizing, so if you add to the adjustments we’ve already made, your band won’t fit you and make it harder for us to adjust appropriately.





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FAQ (Or: Things you should know when you get your band/first put it on): This band is WAY TOO BIG (or small) for me. WTF? If you get a band that is DRASTICALLY too tight or too loose, the reason is typically that you either guessed at your size, used a band that isn’t the stock Apple Sport Band to measure, or you DID use the Sport band but counted beginning at the tip/point of the band instead of the watch face–so if you wear your band on the largest size possible on the ML Sport band (i.e., you have a quite large wrist), but order a ML 1 under the mistaken idea that you have the “first hole/ML1” instead of the “last hole/ML7”, your band will definitely not fit.



I just got the band, put it on, and it's a bit tighter than I'd like. Your correct size will be “almost too snug” right out of the box, since it will stretch a bit over the first couple days—so you actually WANT it to be a bit tight at first. If it’s way too uncomfortable to wear (but you can still get it buttoned around your wrist), we should go up a half size…but if it’s only a <em>bit</em> more snug than you’d like it will stretch to fit you perfectly after a day or two. Let us know if that isn’t the case, but 99% of the time this method works perfectly.



Ok, I wore it for a day or two. It's STILL too tight. You probably need to go up a half size. Send us an email via our contact page (or responding to your order email) and let us know; all size adjustments are covered by our lifetime warranty.



It fit perfect at first but now, a week later, it's too loose. You need a band that’s a half size smaller. We intentionally make the bands a tiny bit smaller than the same size in the Apple Band because the leather will stretch out after a day or two; it will move up about a half size–so, if it fit perfectly to begin with, a half size smaller will fit perfectly after it stretches out. Let us know and we’ll get you a half size smaller.



It is WAY too difficult to get this buttoned on my wrist! The hole that fits over the stud will be a tight fit at first, and a little difficult to put on the first time. This is intentional, so that as the leather stretches out and the hole loosens up it will still hold the band securely. As you get used to the closure, and after you put it on/take it off a few times, the stud hole and the leather around it will soften up just a little and be way easier to put on. If you don’t find that to be the case, we’ll get you a refund…but we’re confident that you’ll find it works really well, is easy to get on, and is super comfortable.



I've been wearing it every day/in the pool. It's starting to smell funny?? If you wear the band every day and regularly get it sweaty without giving it a chance to dry out completely, it WILL stink eventually. If it gets wet or sweaty, let it completely dry before wearing or it will get an odor. This is less prevalent with the Apple bands, since the watch usually charges overnight and gets a chance to dry out, but it’s true with all leather so it’s worth noting.



The band is moving around on my wrist too much. Since it’s not ‘sticky’ like the sport band or other rubberized bands, the band must fit you well or it will move around and could lose connection with your wrist. If you find your band getting a bit looser than you’d like, let us know and we’ll replace it as a part of our lifetime warranty.

Make sure you’re still wearing the same sport band size (obviously if you lose weight, and go down a size in your sport band, you’ll need to go down a size in your FFF band as well).

We use only low stretch leathers for our Apple Bands, but sometimes a piece of leather stretches out a bit more than it’s supposed to, and we’ll replace that also.

Lifetime Warranty Info This is a custom length band, specifically for you (or whoever you’re kindly buying it for). If your wrist changes size, the band stretches out more than the small amount it is intended to, or basically anything else happens, we’ll replace or repair at our discretion, with no extra replacement/handling/shipping costs. Just please don’t let your dog eat it, maybe? We reserve the right to limit or refuse replacement/repairs that occur as a result of obvious abuse.

What kind of leather does FFF use?

What is a 'tannage'? A note on tannages in general – “Tannage” is just the process that is applied to a hide to get the eventual hide that is used in making products. So if you start with two sides from the same animal (a full hide is split in half along the spine to get two sides), and apply different tannages to each, you will get a two sides with distinctly different properties; one might be a glossier waxy product that changes color as it’s bent (Chromexcel), while the other could be a more matte finish that is lower stretch, more resistant to scuffs, and does not exhibit color variations (Latigo).



Horween's different tannages that we use:

Chromexcel

For our products, a regular CXL leather is used when we can use a thicker leather that doesn’t need to be size-critical; CXL will stretch a bit with use to conform to whatever it’s used for…so, we can’t use a regular cowhide CXL leather for a custom length watchband but it works great for an adjustable watchband or a clutch. It will scuff easily, but a little friction with your thumb will remove all but the deepest gouges easily. Chromexcel leather (CXL) – Chromexcel is sort of Horween’s bread-and-butter . Alongside Cordovan (below), it’s what Horween is known for, and it’s definitely Shawn’s overall favorite–particularly Natural Chromexcel. When this tannage is applied to a cow hide, you get beautiful pull-up (“Pull-up is the temporary displacement of these oil and wax blends that cause a lightening of the leather.” -Horween). Other tanneries produce pull-up leathers…we just think Horween does a particularly great job at it.For our products, a regular CXL leather is used when we can use a thicker leather that doesn’t need to be size-critical; CXL will stretch a bit with use to conform to whatever it’s used for…so, we can’t use a regular cowhide CXL leather for a custom length watchband but it works great for an adjustable watchband or a clutch. It will scuff easily, but a little friction with your thumb will remove all but the deepest gouges easily.



Veg Tan Veg Tan leathers – This is SOMEWHAT of a fake name when you’re dealing with Horween. Other tanneries produce a “real” veg tan product, which ages beautifully and develops an incredible patina over time. However, a true veg tan is rather stiff and unwieldy at first, while Horween’s is much softer right from the beginning. Horween’s ‘veg tan’ (or what we call ‘veg tan’) is their Essex/Dublin/Derby (dublin and derby are the base tannage and then re-tanned with a waxier tannage; derby is then tumbled to give it a somewhat aged look). Essex/Dublin/Derby are also relatively high stretch leathers, like Chromexcel, so they’re used for products where a bit of stretch is fine. We love the feel and patina of the veg tan hides.



Latigo Latigo leathers – Latigo tannage produces a hide without any pull-up characteristics (where the leather temporarily lightens with stretch/crease/pressure). It is a uniform color hide that will resist scuffs more than CXL or Veg Tan hides, and is used primarily when we want a product with relatively strict sizing such as a custom length watchband or a strap.



Predator Predator leathers – Predator was originally developed for boots, is incredibly durable, and somewhat similar to chromexcel, except that it is a ‘drier’ waxy finish as opposed to the more glossy/eggshell wax appearance of CXL, and is lower stretch than CXL.



HF/Mustang/Waxed HF/Predator HF

Horsefront can be tanned in several different ways, and each way produces pluses and minuses:



HF Chromexcel HF Chromexcel- The same blend of oils and waxes as applied to regular cowhide, HF CXL gets some pull-up (less than in cowhide), is the thicker of the HF varieties (though still lighter than cowhide). We use it for many products that need the lighter weight leather. The downside is that there aren’t many vibrant colors available in CXL tannages.



HF Mustang HF Mustang- Slightly lighter weight than HF CXL, it works excellently in products that need to be very minimalist or have very tight folds without adding bulk. Some examples are interior card slots of wallets (where the exterior could be a heavier weight leather), or a wallet designed to be as small as possible (such as the Sidestep .) Mustang’s tannage allows for some more vibrant colors than are available in regular HF CXL.



HF Waxed HF Waxed- Somewhat of a hybrid between the pull-up characteristics of CXL and the colors of Mustang, it is thicker like CXL but allows for some beautiful colors that aren’t possible in standard CXL.



HF Predator HF Predator- Almost as light weight as a mustang HF but more durable in a dry waxy finish. Only available in deeper browns/blacks, but is very durable as a result of the predator tannage applied (predator was originally developed for boot leathers, so it is by nature very durable). HF leathers – the ‘front’ part of the horse hide is HF: HorseFront. It comes from the tannery as relatively light weight (thin) leather that is remarkably low stretch; comparing a hide in horse and cow in the same weight would show that the cow is almost unusably stretchy in the same light weight as horse. We use horse primarily for items that need to hold their shape but do so without a lot of bulk; primarily wallets to keep their shape without a lot of bulk that would be there with a similarly durable piece of cowhide that would be way thicker leading to a bulky wallet.Horsefront can be tanned in several different ways, and each way produces pluses and minuses:



Russet Russet leathers – Admittedly we’re sort of fibbing here; russet is a particular tannage of the ‘strip’ (sort of the waistline) part of the hide of a horse. We would be more correct in just calling it a strip, but that feels like it’s just confusing so we call them russet leathers. A true russet strip is more of a raw veg tan leather that is quite stiff and develops an excellent patina over time. Horween produces these leathers, but we opt for the strips that have then been retanned with Chromexcel oils/waxes to get a softer product with some great colors and available tannery-stamped patterns that are also very low stretch. Our main use for these is our Apple Watchbands, or custom length watchbands in general. The limiting factor with these is that the pieces are relatively small. That’s fine for use in a watchband, but larger products become more difficult to produce with russet/strips.



Suede Suede – suede leathers are produced when the top/outer layer of the hide is shaved off, resulting in a slightly ‘fuzzy’ leather. Suede can be made in some really excellent colors (a wider variation than is available in more full grain leathers, from our experience with horween leathers), but with the tradeoff that it is by nature more prone to stains and is not as resistant to stretch as a full grain hide would be. Horween produces some ‘straight’ suedes, and also some suedes that have a waxed finish, some that are waterproof, and even more variations. We use a limited number of suede leathers, particularly in watchbands and some clutch products. We usually say “you have to embrace the fact that suede is going to darken up with time as it inevitably gets dirty.” You can use suede protectant (we like 3M’s suede/nubuck spray) and a suede brush/eraser but it’s more work than a full grain hide.



Cordovan Cordovan leathers – While chromexcel is our PERSONAL favorite product that Horween produces, their premium leather is Cordovan. Cordovan is unique in that it’s the only type of leather that has grain in both directions, and only comes from horse and zebra hides in small quantities. Due to the rarity of appropriate hides (horween only uses domestic horse hides) and the extremely labor intensive production process, cordovan is a very expensive product. It is very low stretch in both directions (while even the lowest stretch cow hide is stretchier in one direction than the other due to the single grain in the hide), and is a very firm, high-gloss material. We use it for a very limited amount of products like custom watchbands and some wallets. It doesn’t like to be creased tightly and is a heavier weight than regular horsefront leather, so we tend not to use it for a majority of our products because Shawn tends to design things using folds to minimize stitching for a cleaner look. All of our leather goods are made using Horween leather . Horween is a tannery in Chicago, Illinois that has been in business since 1905. There are excellent tanneries around the world, and others based in the US, but we’ve chosen to use only Horween as we just love their product and their history of commitment to excellence. You can find more information about the leathers themselves all over the web, and particularly straight from the source at Horween , but here are some notes focusing mainly how we use their various tannages in our products (obviously color is a key factor for us when choosing a leather to make a product, but perhaps more important is how the leather ‘works’, as some work excellently in one product but not in another…and not every color is available in every tannage, so a part of the FFF design process is choosing which leathers will be used to make a product and accounting for its particular characteristics while designing).

Shipping/Returns/Order-Crafting-Time Information How long will it take to get my order?

Due to the hand-made-to-order nature of our products, if it is the holidays or during one of our very rare sales when orders spike, the crafting time will increase, and your ‘to the door’ time will also increase. We make all orders by hand. We carry very little ‘pre-made’ stock (just enough for displays in our shop), so we make each thing you order in our workshop/retail studio and ship it out to you, typically within a 2-3 day crafting time. Your order gets to your door as (crafting time)+(time in transit). You will receive an email when your order ships with tracking information to follow its progress (check your spam folder for an email from us)…do note that USPS/international tracking (and shipping speed in general) is a bit less reliable than FedEx, particularly during the holidays–you get what you pay for, but if you’re willing to wait a bit the USPS is a great lower cost option.





Shipping FFF goods within the USA USPS (low-cost, relatively reliable shipping dates) and FedEx (higher cost, very reliable shipping dates) shipping options. For orders within the USA, we offer(low-cost, relatively reliable shipping dates) and(higher cost, very reliable shipping dates) shipping options. United States Postal Service (USPS) domestic shipping: Low cost, and typically reliable except during the holiday season or other times of heavy demand, when delivery times can slip drastically. Quoted USPS shipping times are an estimate, and are not guaranteed. Economy Shipping (USPS First Class; $0.00): standard crafting time, and then 2-6+ days in transit. NOTE: free economy shipping does not include replacement of lost/damaged/stolen-in-transit goods. You are rolling the dice with the USPS/porch pirates.

(USPS First Class; $0.00): standard crafting time, and then 2-6+ days in transit. NOTE: free economy shipping does not include replacement of lost/damaged/stolen-in-transit goods. You are rolling the dice with the USPS/porch pirates. Standard (USPS First Class; $2.50 per order + 1% of order total): Same shipping speed as Economy, but we will send a free replacement of any items damaged/lost in transit, and will re-make and re-ship your order if it has not arrived within 21 days of shipment. FedEx domestic shipping: Higher cost, higher reliability, date-specific delivery. See FedEx US Service Guide for a more complete description of services and obligations. We do not require signatures on domestic FedEx shipments. All FedEx shipment options include the same replacement for lost/damaged goods as Standard shipping, above. FedEx 2day : ($8.25, free with $175 order) standard crafting time (will vary during holidays/other times of heavy demand), plus 2 business days in transit. You will receive an email when your order ships with a tracking number and a guaranteed delivery date.

: ($8.25, free with $175 order) standard crafting time (will vary during holidays/other times of heavy demand), plus 2 business days in transit. You will receive an email when your order ships with a tracking number and a guaranteed delivery date. FedEx Overnight: Priority crafting (your order moves to the head of the current crafting line), plus next business day delivery.



Shipping FFF goods outside the US (international) International economy shipping is unreliable in terms of delivery date, package tracking, and possible fees assessed by customs officers. We include the required paperwork, but sometimes packages can and will sit in customs offices for weeks and weeks before clearance and delivery. There is NOTHING that we can do to hurry these packages along or get you more information about where your package is. If you want to follow your package, and know when it will arrive, please select the FedEx options. Overall, we have had great luck with our low-cost economy international shipping options, but customs delays DO happen–particularly during the holidays–so please be aware of that BEFORE ordering. Additionally, any customs duties/fees/VAT imposed by governmental authorities or local carrier shall be the customer’s responsibility (contact us with questions or concerns on this point). Form•Function•Form shall not be responsible for loss damage, or theft of any order shipped internationally via USPS/your-local-government-postal-carrier. No refunds shall be offered on international shipping fees/product charges due to delays in transit or lost/stolen merchandise shipped via USPS. For guaranteed delivery dates and packages insured against loss, theft, and damage, please use the FedEx delivery options. CUSTOMS OFFICES IN YOUR COUNTRY CAN CAUSE EXTREMELY LONG DELAYS AT TIMES. THIS IS BEYOND OUR CONTROL, and unfortunately there is nothing we can do if your USPS order is taking a long time. If you need an order in a timely manner, we suggest FedEx. Economy shipping via USPS First Class Package International (about $12; price varies by location and shipment weight–max weight 4 pounds. Add products to cart to find your exact shipping fee): standard crafting time, plus 10-30+ days in transit (customs dependent, NOTE: customs delays are possible and completely unavoidable from our end. If your country’s customs office is slow, or backed up–particularly during the holidays–your package will simply sit until they get to it).

(about $12; price varies by location and shipment weight–max weight 4 pounds. Add products to cart to find your exact shipping fee): standard crafting time, (customs dependent, NOTE: customs delays are possible and completely unavoidable from our end. If your country’s customs office is slow, or backed up–particularly during the holidays–your package will simply sit until they get to it). Expedited via FedEx (price varies by location, depending on weight): Priority crafting (your order moves to the head of the current crafting line), plus 1-5 business days in transit. Check your specific country at the FedEx Rates and Transit Times estimator, from US zip code 32804. By default, we ship international orders as ‘signature required.’ Please note:is unreliable in terms of delivery date, package tracking, and possible fees assessed by customs officers. We include the required paperwork, but sometimes packages can and will sit in customs offices for weeks and weeks before clearance and delivery. There is NOTHING that we can do to hurry these packages along or get you more information about where your package is. If you want to follow your package, and know when it will arrive, please select the FedEx options. Overall, we have had great luck with our low-cost economy international shipping options, but customs delays DO happen–particularly during the holidays–so please be aware of that BEFORE ordering. Additionally, any customs duties/fees/VAT imposed by governmental authorities or local carrier shall be the customer’s responsibility (contact us with questions or concerns on this point).



Shipping your FFF goods back to us (returns/repairs) All returns are subject to our returns policy, visible here.

Free return shipping for all US orders. Contact us via our contact page for a pre-paid label.

International customers: we encourage you to ship return orders via insured, signature-confirmation methods AFTER contacting us–please do not ship items without first contacting us in case we need you to keep certain items for an exchange, or other specifics related to your order. Form•Function•Form shall not be responsible for return shipments that are lost, damaged, or otherwise do not make it to our studio in the condition they left your hands. Contact us before returning any goods; we reserve the right to refuse delivery/refund/replacement of any goods returned without prior authorization.



Question not answered here? Have issues? If you have a question about shipping policies (or anything else), contact us , and you should hear back within hours; if you haven’t heard back quickly enough, feel free to send another email without worrying that you’re bothering us–sometimes emails come in and in the rush of getting other things out the door they fall behind–we read every question, and we immediately respond to any problem.