Loose charging cables tend to vanish into bags, desk drawers, and hotel nightstands. Materik’s 2-in-1 Wristband Charging Cable keeps one within reach by making it the strap on your phone. The $39.90 accessory launched on November 11, 2026.
Pull the strap apart and it becomes an 11.8-inch USB-C cable. Close it and it works as a wrist loop. The same piece handles both jobs.
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Materials and weight
The strap is woven from flat polyester, so it looks more like a camera strap than a charging lead. Aluminum shells cover the connector ends. A zinc-alloy buckle with a domed face holds the loop closed.
Graphite gives the set a dark finish. Limestone pairs a paler strap with lighter metal parts. The whole accessory, including the buckle and round attachment clip, weighs about 1.2 ounces.
Setting up the wristband charging cable
Setup starts with a clear TPU tab. TPU, or thermoplastic polyurethane, is a flexible plastic. The tab sits between the phone and a compatible case, and its small loop passes through the charging port.
That loop gives the round clip a fixed point. The strap then wraps around your wrist while you hold the phone. You don’t need a case with built-in strap anchors.
Charging and data limits
When the battery runs low, the buckle releases both USB-C ends. The clip stays attached to the case. The buckle never sits between the phone and the charger.
Plug the freed cable into a power source. Once the phone is charged, clip both ends back into the buckle to close the loop.
Materik specifies a maximum of 60 watts under the USB Power Delivery standard. Real charging speed depends on the phone and the power source. The buckle contains no battery, so it cannot revive a dead phone by itself. You still need a charger, a power bank, or another compatible source.
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At 11.8 inches, the cable suits a laptop or power bank on the same table. It works poorly for an outlet across the room. Behind a hotel bed, the cable would pin the phone against the wall. Use it for nearby power, not distant sockets.
At a desk, the cable can also copy photos or documents between compatible devices. Its data side follows USB 2.0, which tops out at 480 megabits per second. That speed handles a few files. It falls short for frequent large transfers to a fast external SSD, even with the same USB-C plug.
Plugging in removes the cable from the wrist loop for as long as it is connected. People who already wear a phone strap could drop a separate item from their bag. Anyone who doesn’t may find the buckle and clip are extra hardware for a short cable. For a wrist strap user, the trade is worth weighing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Materik’s 2-in-1 Wristband Charging Cable cost?
Materik’s 2-in-1 Wristband Charging Cable costs $39.90. It launched on November 11, 2026.
How long is the Materik wristband cable when it’s unclipped?
When the strap is pulled apart, the Materik wristband charging cable becomes an 11.8-inch USB-C cable. Closed, it works as a wrist loop.
What is the maximum charging power of the Materik wristband cable?
Materik specifies a maximum of 60 watts under the USB Power Delivery standard for the wristband charging cable. Actual charging speed depends on the phone and the power source.
Can the Materik wristband buckle charge a dead phone by itself?
No, the buckle contains no battery, so it cannot revive a dead phone by itself. You still need a charger, a power bank, or another compatible power source.
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