| People can buy certain wristbands to show their | | | | Silicone or rubber wristbands come in several |
| dedication to a particular cause. Other wristbands are | | | | different colors and designs. The most popular colors |
| used as proof that someone has paid admission to an | | | | are yellow, pink, red, and black. Silicone and rubber |
| event such as a concert or a carnival. Some | | | | wristbands come in a solid ring that can be stretched |
| wristbands are used simply as accessories or jewelry. | | | | to fit over a person’s hand and worn on the |
| Wristbands serve a number of purposes. People can | | | | wrist. People often wear these wristbands to voice |
| buy certain wristbands to show their dedication to a | | | | their support for a certain cause or show that they |
| particular cause. Other wristbands are used as proof | | | | have donated to a particular charity. One of the most |
| that someone has paid admission to an event such | | | | popular wristbands of this type is the yellow |
| as a concert or a carnival. Some wristbands are used | | | | Livestrong wristband. World-renowned bicycle |
| simply as accessories or jewelry. Wristbands can be | | | | racer and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong designed |
| made of many different materials. Paper, silicone, | | | | these wristbands. These bands are given to people |
| rubber, and leather are some of the most popular | | | | who pay a dollar to his cancer charity and have |
| materials used. | | | | become popular fashion accessories. |
| Many are made of a sturdy type of paper that does | | | | People also wear leather wristbands, which can come |
| not tear easily. These are often used at concerts or | | | | in many colors and are often elaborately designed. |
| festivals as proof that someone has paid admission. | | | | Leather wristbands are usually a flat piece of leather |
| Many paper wristbands are imprinted with designs like | | | | with fastening snaps on the end to hold it on the |
| colored stripes or American Flags. Paper wristbands | | | | person’s wrist. |
| usually have one sticky end that is used to fasten | | | | Wristbands are gaining in popularity. They are |
| the band around the person’s wrist. | | | | versatile accessories that are worn in a number of |
| Other wristbands are made of silicone or rubber. | | | | situations. |