Why are you rings made of Silicone?
- Our rings are made of special medical grade silicone because of its amazing properties. This material is why we have been able to solve most of the problems people experience with traditional rings today and offer quality of the highest level. It is smooth like a second skin and the very reason it used in hospitals and for baby products. Safe, hygienic and hypoallergenic.
- The other properties of silicone make the rings flexible, durable and shapable into amazing forms.
- For our water transfer printed products we use a PVC blend with elastomers that make the product feel similar to silicone. But this material is needed to make the prints stick to the ring.
What does sustainability mean for AO?
- We care a lot about our planet and those who live on it. We are active people ourselves spending a lot of time outdoors. The beauty about silicone is that the core ingredient is silica, also called white sand, which is the second most abundant resource in the earth’s crust. So, it is easily and sustainably sourced.
- Also, all our packaging is made of recycled material.
What do you mean by ‘breathability of the ring’?
- The interior of the ring is designed with special Airports, little notched patterns on the inside, that allows for micro airflow to pass through. Also moist is transferred to the outer edges through these Airports leaving you with a comfortable feeling even when on adventures.
How do I clean my ring?
- Unlike metal the cleaning is very straight forward. We recommend to wash them by hand and you can even use some soap with it.
What is ring avulsion
- Ring avulsion is the act of getting your finger stuck behind an object when either the object or you are moving forcing the finger in unnatural positions, damaging bones and or tissue of the fingers and hands. This usually happens with metal rings (gold or silver for example) as this material is extremely rigid and stronger than your hand and fingers. In the US alone 150’000 cases are recorded each year. Because of the silicone we can avoid ring avulsion by making them flexible. It will tear or break at a pressure point that is lower than the force that is need to break or tear finger tissue and bones. And you know what? Silicone’s properties are skin friendly. For the same reason they use silicone in hospitals or baby products. Never ever deal with rashes or irritations again.