Much like a video on YouTube gone viral, silicone wristbands have become a worldwide phenomenon in just six short years. Since the introduction by Lance Armstrong of the yellow “Livestrong” wristband in 2004, silicone wristbands have raised millions of dollars for health care research, poverty and hunger eradication, disaster relief and many other worthy causes.
Armstrong introduced the Livestrong band to raise money for cancer research. Since its introduction, the basic yellow silicone wristband printed with the word “Livestrong” on it has raised more than $70 million for cancer research and programs for people living with the disease. Other organizations, seeing the success of the wristband as a fundraising device, introduced their own versions.
The vast proliferation of cause-related silicone wristbands has led to myriad causes represented by a single wristband color. That means the only real way to tell what a specific silicone wristband color is meant to represent is to ask the person wearing it. That gives the wearer a chance to explain the meaning of the wristband in greater depth, explaining the details of the cause the silicone wristband is meant to represent.
The silicone wristband has become a universal symbol of awareness of social causes. Wristbands are widely available in several different styles. The classic debossed band, identical in style to the famous Livestrong silicone wristband, remains the most popular type. The debossed band imprints the message into the surface of the silicone wristband.
The debossed painted style adds color to the letters pressed into the band for a bolder impact. The debossed painted style is a strong, durable silicone wristband that really imparts a bold visual statement.
Embossed silicone wristbands produce the opposite result of the debossed bands, raising the lettering above the surface of the band. These bands also can offer a colorful effect.
Silk screened silicone wristbands print the image directly onto the flat surface of the wristband. These are the best silicone wristbands if you need to exactly reproduce a logo or other corporate symbol. However, the image printed onto the band will result in an image that’s less durable than a debossed or embossed silicone wristband.
Swirled colors produce a silicone wristband with a unique psychedelic color effect similar to tie-dyed. Swirled bands can mix up to 7 colors together for a truly unique look. For a more predictable look with added color, segmented silicone wristbands feature block colors that don’t mix but do present an outstanding platform for team colors and other such logos.
If you’re looking for an extra bold way to present a memorable message, custom wide silicone wristbands offer more than twice the width of a standard wristband. The custom look adds a visual punch that’s really hard to ignore.
On the other hand, if you want a more subtle approach, micro silicone wristbands are half the width of a standard silicone wristband. The thinner band offers a more fashionable band appearance for the style-conscious. Ultimately, there’s a silicone wristband style that’s right for showing support for virtually any cause the wearer chooses.
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