Whether it is made of paper, plastic or woven fabric, the event bracelet is a must for any cultural or professional event. Their popularity is not due to chance, simple and inexpensive to produce, they fulfill many functions. Generally received at the entrance of an event, they greatly facilitate access control in addition to being a formidable marketing tool.
Elliaden offers you a guide to the different types of event wristbands and their uses in order to optimize their use during your next event.
Event bracelets: the different materials
An important part of the popularity of event bracelets is their diversity. Indeed, they exist in many materials and for all prices in order to meet the different needs. Let's take a look at the main types of event wristbands available on the market.
Vinyl event wristbands
Vinyl wristbands are one of the simplest and most popular wristbands for all types of events such as concerts, sporting events or VIP parties. Easy and economical to produce, they facilitate access control thanks to their permanent button closure. They exist in different widths, mainly in 19mm and 25mm. Very easily customizable, they allow you to highlight your company's colors at trade shows or cultural events.
Tyvek event wristbands
Tyvek bracelets are strong and light. Tyvek is a paper-like material. Tearproof, waterproof and lighter than standard paper, it is perfectly suited for event wristbands. To facilitate access control and avoid fraud, the wristbands are numbered. This type of wristbands is often found at concerts or to identify VIP users at parties. They are easily attached with a self-adhesive strip. These wristbands are inexpensive and are for single use only.
Velcro event bracelets
Velcro wristbands have the advantage of being reusable but do not allow for effective access control. Their fastening system allows them to be adapted to all wrist sizes. They are generally from 12mm to 20mm wide and are available in different colors. They are also customizable to make them real marketing tools.
Event bracelets made of fabric
Fabric wristbands are the top of the line of event wristbands. Used in the majority of festivals, in VIP areas of major cultural or sporting events, they combine aesthetics and security. Different models exist depending on the type of fastening: plastic clip, adjustable plastic ring, or metal ring fixed with a pliers. These models are single use and are a very effective access control solution. Fabric wristbands reach their full potential when customized. Their aesthetics and durability make them perfect advertising goodies, often kept by users as souvenirs. They can also be equipped with an RFID chip for added functionality.
Event bracelets in silicone
Silicone wristbands are reusable and very easy to use. They offer various personalization possibilities such as embossing or engraving. Very resistant, they adapt to all wrist sizes thanks to their elasticity. They are available in child and adult sizes and are popular with users who like to keep them, which makes them a good tool for spreading a brand image.
Event bracelets in metal
The metal bracelet, also called Slapband, is very easy and fun to put on thanks to its shape memory metal band. Its fastening system makes its use very flexible, it can be attached to the wrists as well as the ankles or around the arm. Often brightly colored and wide, it does not go unnoticed! Moreover, its metallic aspect makes it very aesthetic. It is part of the reusable wristbands and is very effective as a promotional item, but less suitable for access control.
Uses and benefits of event wristbands
Event wristbands are essential for any event with a large number of people. As such, they can be found in all types of events: festivals, sports events, VIP parties, concerts or even in hotels.
Reliable access control
Single-use models are perfect for controlling access to specific sites such as a concert venue or VIP area. Working as a proof of payment, they greatly facilitate the work of security teams. Single-use event wristbands make it easy to identify and differentiate users and the different fastening systems make them very reliable access control tools.
A powerful marketing tool
However, event wristbands are not limited to being used as tickets or proof of payment. Indeed, the possibilities of personalization make it a very appreciated advertising object. A successful wristband becomes a very effective marketing tool, spreading your brand image at a very low cost.
Some designs, such as festival fabric bracelets, are kept as a souvenir of an event, and create an emotional attachment between the customer and the brand.
It is therefore important to choose your event bracelets carefully and to pay particular attention to their aesthetics.
Stand-alone printing solutions
If your organization regularly uses event wristbands, it is interesting to turn to autonomous printing solutions. Indeed, it is possible to equip yourself with a specialized printer in order to produce your own wristbands.
Different models exist depending on the type of material used(paper or plastic). You can find on the Elliaden website the different models of neutral wristbands in paper or plastic to use for your autonomous printing solution.
For more information on event wristbands or stand-alone printing solutions, contact our consultants at ELLIADEN, the badge specialist for over 12 years.