For Kiwi blokes who spend time outdoors or working with their hands, a silicone ring makes more sense than metal in a lot of situations. This one is flexible, non-conductive, and designed to break safely if it catches on something. Made from quality medical-grade silicone. Waterproof, easy to clean, and comfortable enough to forget about. If you're pulling wire, handling stock, fishing, or doing anything where a solid ring is a hazard, this is the practical swap. Wear your metal band for special occasions, this one for everything else.
The silver pigment is a flatter, more grey-toned matte than chrome — it won't peel because the colour runs through the silicone. Wipe down with dish soap, dry under the band properly, and rotate off overnight.
The width on this profile is comfortable across most hands — go true to your metal-ring size. Silicone forgives a half-size up or down. MRO NZ posts a free home sizer if you haven't measured.
This stands in convincingly for a metal band in casual photos but doesn't pretend up close. Wear it when an actual ring is a hazard — gym, ladder work, paddock — and keep the real one for occasions. See titanium for the real-metal version.
A: At arm's length it reads as a brushed metal band. Up close the matte tone is clearly silicone — that's by design for ring-avulsion safety.
A: No transfer either direction. Heavy sweat may leave a faint white salt residue you rinse off — nothing permanent.
A: The grey-silver tone works with stainless steel, titanium, and brushed watch cases. Avoid pairing with yellow gold — the contrast reads odd.
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As a truck driver I needed to be careful not to catch my metal ring on anything. The silicone ring feels great on and I feel if it caught it wouldn't harm my finger. Sizing is spot on. Just a shame it took 4 weeks to arrive which is the only let down
Medical-grade silicone is built for the jobs where you'd normally take your ring off — gym sessions, rugby, mountain biking, dairy sheds, building sites and the surf. Rinse it under the tap after sweaty workouts or saltwater swims, and once a week wash with soap and water to clear out skin oils that can cause a faint smell. Air-dry inside-out; do not leave it in direct sun on a car dash, as prolonged UV above 80°C can soften the polymer.
Silicone rings are designed to tear away under load — that is the safety feature, not a defect — so expect to replace yours every 12–24 months depending on wear. Avoid contact with petrol, brake cleaner and concentrated solvents, which can swell the material. The colour is moulded all the way through, so scuffs and scratches don't show.
Yes — that's exactly what they're built for. The ring is designed to tear cleanly at roughly 12kg of pull force, which prevents "ring avulsion" injuries from machinery, ladder rungs or livestock yards. WorkSafe NZ guidance allows silicone where metal rings are banned.
With daily wear most owners get 12–24 months before the band stretches or tears at the inside edge. Buying a 2-pack or 3-pack is common in NZ — keep a backup in the gym bag and another in the ute glovebox.
Yes, silicone is unaffected by NZ seawater and chlorinated pools, and handles hot pools and saunas up to about 230°C. Avoid leaving it on a hot BBQ plate or dark car dashboard for hours in summer, where temperatures can exceed that.
Medical-grade silicone is hypoallergenic and latex-free, so reactions are rare. If you do see redness it's usually "glove rash" — sweat and soap trapped under the band. Take the ring off for 24 hours, wash both finger and ring with mild soap, and the irritation clears.
If you want a metal ring you can also wear at the gym, look at titanium rings — they are light enough for sport and won't tarnish, though they don't have silicone's tear-away safety feature. Many NZ buyers own both: titanium for daily wear, silicone for site work and lifting.
Not Sure Of The Size You Need?
We totally get it. It’s our customers’ #1 concern, but we have 15+ years of helping you to solve this problem. The single best way to get an accurate size is to order our completely free ring sizer here.
Alternatively, we have compiled the most comprehensive suite of sizing options and tools on the internet which you can find here.
Don’t forget though, if you receive the ring and it is the wrong size, contact us and we can help!
Custom Made Just For You
Our custom made titanium mens rings are made to order. Because of this, it can take 2-4 weeks before the ring is complete and ready for delivery. You can rest assured that we will ship it to you as soon as we possibly can!
Any gold or platinum ring over $750 qualifies for a free titanium or tungsten ring of your choice. Simply add any in-stock (not custom) titanium or tungsten ring to your cart with your chosen gold or platinum ring, and enter the code: sidekick750 to get it for free!
Any titanium or tungsten ring over $200 qualifies for a free silicone ring of your choice. Simply add any silicone ring to your cart with your chosen titanium or tungsten ring, and enter the code: sidekick200 to get it for free!
Simply add any three silicone rings to your cart, and use the code “silibogo” during checkout. Easy!
Like diamonds, the gold that is used around the world can often be from conflict areas, and also areas where the working conditions for the miners are extremely poor. This is why we only use 100% Australian sustainable gold in this ring. You can rest assured that your solid gold ring from MRO is guilt free and made to perfection!
Custom Made Just For You
Our gold and platinum mens rings are custom made to order. Because of this, it can take 2-4 weeks before the ring is complete and ready for delivery. You can rest assured that we will ship it to you as soon as we possibly can!
Every ring in our range is built to outlast the work it’s worn through. Here’s what comes with yours, and how we back it.
Not the right size or finish? Swap it within 60 days. We send a courier bag — you send the ring back, no exchange fee.
Real heft in the hand. Nothing hollow, no plating to wear through. Same metal day one, day ten thousand.
If the metal cracks, chips, or fades during everyday wear, we replace the ring. Worn-out from years of work counts.
Dispatch
Dispatched within 24–48 hrs — NZ-wide tracked courier on every order.
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