Silicone and rubber are often used interchangeably. They have a similar chemical makeup, but technically silicone is a "rubber-like" material. Natural rubber is a substance that comes from trees, so technically silicone bracelets are a "man made" form of rubber and don't have true rubber in them. I guess it just depends on how technical you want to get. You can check out Wikipedia for some details or talk to an expert who manufactures them, like MonkeyBands.com.
They are made out of silicone rubber
"Rubber wristbands are commonly made from silicone-a durable synthetic resin. Silicone is rubber-like but unlike rubber, valued for being heat-resistant and latex-free."
Use 100% silicone adhesive like PL700.
Anything that can be used instead of rubber. Polyurethane, silicone, latex etc.
Silicone!!
Depends on the manufacturer, either rubber or silicone.
Yes, silicone bracelets are available for purchase in bulk on the web. Many groups buy customized bracelets for fundraising purposes. One online source for such items is: http://www.wristbandconnection.com/blogs/2009/04/rubber-bracelets-bulk.html
A person can order customize silicone bracelets at places like WristBandsNow and AmazingWristbands. These sites are places where you can order customized silicone bracelets to fit your needs.
Yes there are popular brands of silicone bracelets. Ali Express's website is the top search result for silicone bracelet's. Another online brand of silicone bracelets is The Wristband Factory.
There are a lot of options for buying rubber bracelets / silicone wristbands. You can buy them online at Target or Amazon or if you need to get a custom wristband, you can try a site like MonkeyBands.com
The website handband.com.au is the perfect solution to your question. They specialize in rubber and silicone wristbands and bracelets. They have a menu on the left side of the homepage so you can easily navigate to which page you want to go to.
Rubber bracelets are too small to be a strangulation hazard and too big to be a hazard for choking. Rubber bracelets are safe for children and adults.
For a wide selection of cusom and stock silicone bracelets go to http://www.customsiliconebracelets.com/. This site provides a visual competitor comparison page and has a minimum of five bracelets per order.
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http://www.qwdirect.com.au/wristbands.php is a wonderful place to start looking. They offer silicone bracelets in bulk at wholesale prices.
You can find a great selection of cheap silicone bracelets at www.reminderband.com
Over the past few years, the popularity of silicone rubber bracelets has escalated dramatically. While they were initially used for causes, such as Lance Armstrong’s popular “Livestrong” bracelet or the pink breast cancer silicone bands, they are now used for a variety of causes. While they are still worn in order to get the word out for a certain cause, rubber bracelets are turning into more of a decoration. Some are painted in rainbow colors or in the colors of various country flags. Others are coated in simple colors with the words “Be Mine” or “You’re Special,” the jewelry equivalent of Valentine's Daycandy hearts. Many vendors even allow people to customize their bracelets. Oftentimes, customers can visit a Web site that specializes in producing silicone rubber bracelets and can request the colors and words of their choice. This adds a taste of individuality to each bracelet and to the person wearing it.This particular type of bracelet is popular for several different reasons. Depending on the particular design, they have an androgynous quality, so men and women can both enjoy them. Many of them also serve a purpose, as was mentioned briefly. People feel like they are raising awareness by wearing these types of bands with a particular phrase or name on them. In the eyes of many, the yellow silicone rubber bracelets are now synonymous with Armstrong’s cancer foundation. Rainbow bracelets often signify gay pride, purple bands may be associated with lupus or breast cancer, and red wristbands may show one’s supportof finding the cure for AIDS.With such a large number of these bracelets available for customization, though, the depth of a particular cause may be lost. At the same time, they are aesthetically pleasing for many, easy to slip on and off, and they are generally inexpensive. Because they don’t cost very much, there is a greater likelihood for more people to purchase and customize them. The popularity of silicone rubber bracelets amongst men, women, and children alike seems to be increasing. They are a way for people to express themselves without purchasing an expensive T-shirt or getting a permanent tattoo. Because of their ease of use, availability and wide range of designs, silicone rubber bracelets are ideal wear for anyone.