How to Store and Travel With ID Cuffs and ICON Cuffs
By CRAVE | Pleasure Jewelry and Fine Bedside Products | Published: 2026-11-05
Category: Tips og stell
A practical, material-specific routine for storing ID Cuffs and ICON Cuffs at home and on the road, from drying silicone to protecting leather and polished steel.
Quick answer
Store ID Cuffs dry, flat, and untangled in a soft pouch, and store ICON Cuffs buckled or loosely closed in a separate pouch so the leather and stainless steel never rub against other items. When you travel, pack each pair in its own pouch inside a hard-sided case, and keep them out of checked luggage.
Why the two cuffs need different storage
ID Cuffs are silicone stacked bracelets, so the main risks are dust, tangling, and lingering moisture after cleaning. ICON Cuffs combine leather and polished stainless steel, which means moisture and abrasion are the bigger concerns: leather can stiffen or spot if stored damp, and steel can scratch if it shares a pocket with keys or loose jewelry.
That difference is why one shared pouch is a poor default. Give each pair its own soft, breathable pouch and you avoid most of the wear that comes from casual storage.
When a quick wipe is enough and when it is not
A dry wipe after each wear handles everyday dust and skin oils on both pairs. A deeper clean makes sense after heavy perspiration, after contact with lotions or perfume, or before the cuffs go into long-term storage. The catalog does not list a water-resistance rating for either product, so treat leather and steel conservatively and keep moisture brief and controlled.
Your step-by-step storage and travel routine
- Dry both pairs completely after wear: Wipe ID Cuffs with a dry, lint-free cloth and let them air-dry fully before they go into any pouch. For ICON Cuffs, wipe the stainless steel with a dry cloth and let the leather air-dry away from direct heat. Never seal damp cuffs in a pouch; trapped moisture is the most common cause of odor and leather damage.
- Clean only when needed, and keep it gentle: For ID Cuffs, wash with mild soap and lukewarm water, rinse, and pat dry. For ICON Cuffs, wipe the steel with a barely damp cloth and keep the leather away from running water, then dry immediately with a soft cloth. Skip alcohol, acetone, and abrasive cleaners; they can dull polished steel and dry out leather.
- Store each pair in its own soft pouch: Keep ID Cuffs flat or loosely coiled in a breathable pouch. Close ICON Cuffs loosely or buckle them so the steel edges do not press into the leather, then place them in a separate pouch. Separate pouches prevent the steel on ICON Cuffs from scratching other jewelry and stop silicone from picking up leather dust.
- Choose a dry, dark home spot: Store both pouches in a drawer or box away from sunlight, radiators, and humid bathrooms. Leave a little air space around the ICON Cuffs pouch so the leather can breathe. Humidity and heat are harder on leather than on silicone, so when in doubt, store ICON Cuffs in the driest spot you have.
- Pack for travel in a hard-sided case: Place each pouch inside a hard-sided travel case or a structured compartment, and keep the case in your carry-on rather than checked luggage. A rigid outer layer protects polished steel from impact and keeps the cuffs from being crushed by packed clothing.
- Recheck before and after the trip: Before you leave, confirm both pouches are fully dry and closed. After arrival, unpack the cuffs, inspect the leather and steel for moisture or scratches, and let them air briefly before storing them again. A two-minute unpack check catches moisture or damage before it becomes a permanent mark.
Product details that shape your routine
- ID Cuffs: ID Cuffs are made from silicone and designed as stackable bracelets. The flexible silicone can be coiled or stacked in a small pouch, but it also picks up lint and dust, so a closed pouch beats an open tray.
ID Cuffs - ICON Cuffs: ICON Cuffs combine leather with polished stainless steel. Leather needs air and dryness while steel needs protection from scratches, so store this pair loosely closed in its own pouch rather than compressed under other items.
ICON Cuffs
