Buying Silicone Bracelets and Custom Rubber Bracelets for an Event -Four Tips

merriam-webster.comSilicone wristbands and custom rubber bracelets are very useful, especially when used to promote fundraisers and other big events. They are both affordable and trendy. Event organizers can get customized bands from online companies that supply them and use them to spread their social message and/or promote their organization. It is however important to think a little beforehand you actually book your order for customized rubber or silicone bracelets. Here are a few tips to help you in the process: Compare prices Whether you are thinking of buying your custom bracelets from online stores or actual shops, you should first compare price quotes from at least three suppliers, for various designs of wristbands. Yes, both silicone wristbands and custom rubber bracelets are not expensive per se, but you also don�t want to be overcharged for what you could have probably got at cheaper rates. Determine the time frame of your event While custom rubber bracelets look as stylish as custom silicone wristbands, the former are slightly less durable. So if you want to create a buzz about an event that is not in the near future, then silicone bracelets would be better. Rubber bracelets might snap and/or lose their elasticity much before the main event, and you might need to order a fresh supply! Of course, if your event does not involve such a long build-up, then you can choose rubber wristbands, which will look just as good as silicone ones. Check the quality of sample bands Whether you choose durable silicone wristbands or slightly-less-durable rubber bands, you must check the quality of a few samples, got either from the supplier or manufacturer, or from people who have already purchased bands from that particular supplier. You should look at the samples� texture, elasticity and shape while checking their quality Don�t hesitate to switch to another supplier if you find that the quality does not match what you want, or if the supplier refuses to let you see any samples, and/or refuses to get you in touch with any former customers Choose a particular design Now comes the fun part. There are many designs available for both custom rubber bracelets and silicone wristbands, such as debossed, embossed, silk screened, debossed colored-in, swirled, etc. Debossed bands have sunken text and design while embossed ones have raised text and patterns Silk screened bands have a smooth surface, which is printed with contrasting colors. Debossed colored-in has the sunken text colored in with a hue that contrasts with the rest of the band. Swirled wristbands have two different colors that seem to �flow� and merge togethe There is actually no specific guideline for rubber wristbands choosing a design, except that the �tone� of the final design should match the profile of your event. For example, you don�t want a loud design for a sober event, like a fundraiser for cancer patients.