March 31st, 2010 Admin
Rubber wristbands are a common fashion accessory amongst school and college students. The rubber wristbands worn by the youth proclaim that the youth is not mindlessly obsessed with the trivialities of life. They are also socially responsible individuals. These rubber wristbands form a balance between fashion and awareness.
Types and Purpose of Rubber Wristbands
Rubber wristbands are made of silicone rubber and come in many different colors. They are commonly available in the market. Some of the popular colors of these bands are yellow, pink, blue, striped etc. They are also distributed as symbols of many causes. They are not just a fashion accessory. They have a strong message to convey.
How Did The Rubber Wristband Become Popular?
The rubber wristband gained popularity in the year 2004. Yellow live strong bands were used as a tool to promote cancer awareness and cancer research. Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer when he was 25 years old. He fought the disease bravely and survived it. So the wristbands became symbolic of defeating cancer.
After the 2004 movement, they became a common accessory with the youth. Later Oprah Winfrey called Armstrong to her talk show. She distributed free live strong wrist bands. Since then, the popularity of live strong bands has shot up to its zenith. Different colored rubber wristbands symbolize different social awareness causes.
Fundraising through Rubber Wristbands
The GENX method of fundraising is through various silicone rubber wristbands. It started with the Lance Armstrong ‘awareness bracelets’ and has continued since then.
This type of fundraising method has been a super successful formula. About 20, 000 rubber wristbands have been sold in the course of a single day! How has this been possible?
The answer to this is very simple. These rubber wristbands have mass recognition, and they are inexpensive. The look that they have attracts the youth. Thus they can sell out very quickly. Some of them give in to peer pressure and purchase these rubber wristbands.
Customized Rubber Wristbands
You can personalize these rubber wristbands and wear them for many different purposes. They look stunning and proclaim a strong fashion statement. Rubber wristbands with many different logos are available in the market. If you have a soft spot for any logo or phrase, you can go ahead and flaunt it on your wrist. The wristbands can be customized to be very unique and special.
These rubber wristbands are all about style, attitude and also about social awareness.
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March 29th, 2010 Admin
The rubber bracelets have become an effective product to promoting what you believe in. These are the trendiest and fashionable bands of supporting your organization or raising awareness. No, you won’t look like a fashion disaster either, if you’re thinking about it!
Silicone Bracelets as a Business Promotion Tool
Giveaway one of the rubber bracelets and see your business grow like never before. It is hailed as the next big thing after print and digital media to promote a venture. Print media should safely be avoided if you’re promoting ‘Green Earth’, for obvious reasons! Custom rubber bracelets with your company name emblazoned on them are beneficial in attracting potential customers. You can use these as a means of continuing your relationship with an existing customer as well.
Laws of reciprocity govern the usage of such attractive bands. Give something for the cause you believe in and rest assured, you are bound to get a good response from it. Business acumen is what is needed for effective promotion. Such rubber bracelets are sure to give you good returns. A cost-effective way to reach out to the masses indeed!
While 100% rubber bracelets have a shorter shelf life, the silicone rubber ones have very good durability. Also, silicone rubber bracelets have almost nil cases of skin allergies. So, you can be safe that you don’t fall ill while endorsing the cause you believe in! You can choose from the embossed, debossed, laser-engraved or printed rubber bracelets and flaunt the style and energy with which you plan to shake the world!
They can be turned into key chains as well. This increases the areas of application. Overall, these have a huge potential market and being utilized in a proper manner too. Move away from the standard promotional items like cups, mugs, caps and pens and pair the bracelets with ideal t-shirts to reach out, loud and clear.
Distribute at political rallies and you’re sure to garner your votes with style! Distribute them in schools and see kids participating in creating awareness, with elance. Nothing, works as good as the deadly combo of children and attractive rubber bracelets.
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March 15th, 2010 Admin
Charity bracelets come with the dual purpose of raising charity as well as making a style statement. They are a trendy and inexpensive way to serve the purpose that they are meant for. Charity bracelets have been flaunted by many Hollywood stars and socialites. This has increased their value in the eyes of the people.
Charity bracelets come with a message. The message that they convey is usually a social message with the purpose of spreading awareness. You can coordinate a nice charity bracelet with a fashionable to a social event. This is an interesting blend of culture and fashion. You are showing that you care for the society but not in a stereotypical way. You have your own special way.
Many designs which we can incorporate in our styles are put up on the internet. We can transform a normal bracelet into a charity bracelet by adding a symbol of a particular awareness on it.
How It All Started
The trend of charity bracelets started with the live strong silicone bracelets. They were yellow in color. They are known as Lance Armstrong bracelets. Lance Armstrong was 25 years old when he was attacked with cancer. He fought the disease bravely and got cured. So, these charity bracelets are a movement to fight cancer bravely. They also stand in favor of cancer research.
These bracelets were well promoted and they got a good response in the market. Their popularity reached its zenith as Oprah Winfrey invited Lance Armstrong to her talk show and distributed these silicone bracelets to her audience. These bracelets are inexpensive. They serve the cause of charity as well as make a style statement.
Not only these yellow bracelets but many other rubber bracelets are available in the market as charity bracelets. They come in bright colors like blue, pink, striped, or just about any other color, and the charity bracelets are usually made of silicone rubber. They are used in order to promote several causes like AIDS awareness, awareness of diabetes, awareness against violence, awareness of animal rights to mention a few.
Fund-raising Purposes
Charity bracelets are commonly used for the purpose of raising funds for many different causes. Many schools and churches raise funds through charity bracelets. Many clubs and other groups also do the same. Charity bracelets are a cost effective way to raising funds and can be quite trendy as well.
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March 9th, 2010 Admin
Breast cancer kills more women around the world than any other disease; so what more a reason is required to wear the breast cancer bracelet? The killing reason: Lack of knowledge amongst people and the shame in discussing such problems with an expert. Ignorance is killing and how!
Why Pink?
Pink was chosen the color of breast cancer awareness as an expression of the feminine gender. This was after yellow became the color of promoting cancer awareness in general. Millions of dollars is being generated from the sale of this pink breast cancer bracelet and the funds go into creating a better and knowledgeable society. Still paucity of funds in some countries, deprive women of their right to live. Therefore this is for them; this is a tribute to the woman.
The problem though is not entirely unavailability of proper treatment but late diagnosis. This makes it a killer disease, when actually it is not. Awareness is the only way to prevent such ignorance and deaths. It does not matter whether you had a family history or not, it does not matter whether you are too old or too young to contract breast cancer. About 20 percent of women affected with breast cancer are under the age of 50.
Share and Give
The good news is that you can choose a custom message breast cancer bracelet and even get your own message embossed or engraved on it. Pink beaded bracelets are also available for those who want to spread the message with a sense of fashion. The sale of such bracelet has helped many, over a period of years. The color pink exudes an aura of positivity and gives strength that says, “Yes, we can!”
Faith, hope and determination are the most common words inscribed on a breast cancer bracelet. Organizations, such as the Cancer Research Foundation utilizes the revenue generated from the sale of such bracelets to delve deeper into the cause and bring out a painless but permanent solution.
Needless to say, the pink bracelet has been the most vocal and prominent tool of spreading the much needed awareness for the prevention of breast cancer. Give the women a life they deserve with the breast cancer bracelet.
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December 29th, 2009 Admin
Wristbands, made of silicone and rubber are hugely popular today. In spite of being considered as passing fads by many the popularity of the wristbands haven’t reduced. Wearing bands are considered to be fashionable even today. More and more teenagers and children are considering the wristbands as the most happening accessories.
These bracelets are also being used as promotional items for many events and purposes. Moreover now there are opportunities of customizing the wristbands according to your wish. You can get a wristband in your own preferred color and design. Customizing bracelets have become very easy. Today every second person is seen to wear wristbands bearing their names, messages etc.
Silicone Bracelets
The silicone bracelets being made from durable material are sustainable and retain their flexibility even after ages of wear and tear. Moreover they come in cheap prices; some even in less than $1. They can be ordered from the retail shops and even online.
Once you are sure about the design that you wish to personalize you can contact the manufacturer and order your bracelet. They are shipped in just a few days often free of cost.
The bracelets if ordered in wholesale can be purchased at lower rates. Be silicone or rubber both the materials are known for their durability so once you buy a bracelet you can be sure that it wouldn’t go out of its shape very easily.
Customize Them
What makes the wristbands even more popular is the feature of customizability that it comes with. You can buy a silicone bracelet and can even customize it according to your choice. The most popular wristbands come in embossed, debossed and imprinted styles. The difference between the debossed and the embossed is minimal; the latter having the letters raised while in debossed it is embedded.
There is also the trendy glow in the dark variety available which is more popular among the kids. You can also get a message in which you believe printed in it. It would help you to promote your message among your friends, relatives and acquaintances.
Fundraising Feature
The feature for which the silicone wristbands have gained its immense popularity is because it has a fundraising capability. Not only do these wristbands serve the purpose of accessories and awareness spreading mediums but can also be used to raise funds. If you wish to raise fund for some cause in your school, college, community and what so ever a silicone wristband can do wonders.
Get some silicone bands similar in color, design and with the same message embedded on it and distribute it among the people. This will give your cause a great promotion. Pens, mugs, calendars, tee-shirts etc all have been age old ways of promoting a cause and for raising funds; try something new by using the silicone wristbands.
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December 21st, 2009 Admin
Nowadays custom rubber bracelets are being used for fun raising campaigns. The custom rubber bracelets are being used by many organizations and companies for causes like creating breast cancer awareness and environmental commitment.
Though they are being used to serve causes they are being personalized in such a way that many people are seen to wear them. This is because the bracelets are made of varied colors and designs which can be worn in different occasions and events. Thus by wearing them, people spread awareness and make a positive move towards this charitable cause.
Customize Rubber Bracelets
Many groups and organizations are often seen to personalize their own rubber bracelets thereby clearly stating what is important to them. The custom rubber bracelets are often known as awareness bracelets to distinguish them from the wholesale custom rubber bracelets sold in the market.
The wholesale custom rubber bracelets are used for service names, company names too. The companies customize rubber bracelets which represent the colors, logo and slogan of their own companies. In this way people can recognize the names of existing companies as well as the new ones.
More about Custom Rubber Bracelets
One great thing about the custom rubber bracelets is that they are cheap to manufacture thus can make great promotional item. Along with popular promotional tools like pens, mugs, pins, calendars notebooks etc the custom rubber bracelets too have gained huge popularity. The wholesale rubber bracelets are also very popular as they are made from durable materials.
They are made from tough materials which have special characteristics. Durability also ensures longer period of promotion of the product. The custom bracelets are circular in size so they never lose their shapes. They are soft and light so can be worn all the time and to any place you want.
Buy Custom Rubber Bracelets
Custom rubber bracelets which have become awareness bracelets can be also bought online. The online companies provide their customers with a lot of discounts. The wholesale rubber bracelet companies provide wholesale rubber bracelets to the customers at negligible cost. If you order them in wholesale they are available at a much cheaper rate. The custom rubber bracelets are good ways of promoting awareness as it can earn you great revenue.
A Great Fundraiser
The custom rubber bracelets have become awareness bracelets as they have proved to be a great fundraiser. Available in different colors and styles they already popular among people. Manufacturing of rubber bracelets is a cheap affair and though they cost less they can bring a number of profits to you.
Apart from using them for causes and awareness purposes the custom rubber bracelets can be used by different companies, organizations. They are mostly available in imprinted, embossed and debossed styles. So get the one which you like the most!
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November 16th, 2009 Admin
Do you remember those old days when you used to visit trade fairs and wrote down your name, address, contact details etc at a small booth in order to obtain a free gift mug or pen set with the name of the company embossed on the gift? These were all regarded as corporate gifts given out free of cost so that it would publicize the company, and create general awareness about that company among the public.
A pen set or mugs as corporate items are pretty costly giveaways costing around $2 to $3 per mug. It is, needless to say, a very expensive way of promoting and publicizing your company or organization or cause that you are supporting.
I am sure you would welcome a more cost effective giveaway item that wouldn’t burn big holes in your pocket. Welcome to the world of custom silicone bracelets or customized silicone rubber bracelets and wristbands.
The custom silicone bracelets became big things around 2 to 3 years back, but they are still highly in demand. By custom silicone bracelets or silicone rubber bracelets, I am referring to those cute colorful wristbands that bear an uncanny resemblance to the yellow Livestrong bracelets, extremely ubiquitous nowadays.
These custom silicone bracelets are made of high quality silicone rubber that lends itself to customization and you can choose any shape or color or pattern or design of your choice. Custom silicone bracelets are available in a multitude of colors, in swirling patterns or shaded patterns or in stripes or where 2 or 4 colors are blended together.
You can choose to emboss your company or organization logo or your cause slogan on the custom silicone bracelets which will spread the message of your cause to the world or publicize your event or your company. You can even inscribe messages on the custom silicone bracelets and decide on a font of your choice.
And compared to mugs which are brought out in the kitchen only during breakfast or teatime and are seen only by your family members, custom silicone bracelets enjoy a lot more visibility. People love wearing custom silicone bracelets because they are cool fashion accessories as well and they do their bit for society and contribute to social welfare by purchasing these custom silicone bracelets which are cheap as well.
They don’t even cost a dollar, sometimes they cost just half a dollar and by spending only $4 to $5, you can get a dozen different kinds of custom silicone bracelets. The economics work out well for both buyers and sellers. You can easily distribute 500 or 1000 pieces of custom silicone bracelets for promoting your company or sell 1 million custom silicone bracelets to raise funds for a philanthropic cause or event.
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July 30th, 2008 Raymond
If you need to bring attention and remind people of an important cause, an Awareness Bracelet is the perfect solution. You remember these, Lance Armstrong brought them to the world’s attention with his trademark bright yellow, rubber bracelet that had LIVESTRONG embossed on it. He wanted to remind everyone to support cancer research. In a short time, when you saw someone wearing a yellow bracelet or wristband, you knew what it meant. Not long after this phenomenon, many other charities and organization started to customize their own trademark colors and messages. Later we started seeing pink bracelets that were to symbolize support for breast cancer. A simple inexpensive concept can symbolize so much more then the few cents it cost to create it.
As noble a reason as charities were to use these awareness bracelets, it wasn’t the only practical application for these bracelets/wristbands. Many other groups, organizations, and companies found other uses for the bracelets; schools began using them to promote school spirit, music groups used them to promote their band, and businesses saw them as an easy way to create brand recognition. Even churches have been known to use them to promote the gospel by embossing a pray on the bracelet.
Today these awareness bracelets are well known throughout the world. Very often if someone sees you wearing one of these bracelets they will ask to read what it says or ask what it represents, and that is exactly what you want, isn’t it?
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July 25th, 2008 Admin
A silicone bracelet or rubber bracelet can be used to gain public awareness to your movement or cause. A bracelet made of silicone is very durable and flexible enough to wear comfortably all day. These awareness bracelets are a very popular method to gain attention to your message. Custom color and custom text that can also include symbols can make your statement unique and memorable. These rubber bracelets are very inexpensive and are perfect for fundraising events.
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July 21st, 2008 Raymond
If you are trying to attract more attention and awareness about your cause, event or organization, using custom awareness bracelets is a great way to achieve this goal. Whatever your purpose; Breast cancer awareness, school spirit promotion, music groups, and any event, these wristbands will help get your message noticed.
These bracelets or wristbands are made of silicone rubber in any color you wish. A message, name or symbol can be added to state or signify your cause or promotion. All text can be debossed with or without a text color. Debossing is the creation of a depression into the rubber of the bracelet. The depression can have color added to increase visibility or left without color for a more subtle look.
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