| Ever since the yellow "Livestrong" wristbands caught | | | | manufacturers have a wide selection of colors |
| on and became almost ubiquitous, people have | | | | available and can emboss slogans, phrases or even |
| realized the potential of using silicone wristbands to | | | | some symbols on the silicone. Many of the colors are |
| raise funds, show support for a cause, or promote | | | | known to represent certain causes or organizations. |
| awareness of an issue. Silicone wristbands are cheap | | | | For example, the yellow "Livestrong" bands represent |
| to make and can be embossed with any slogan or | | | | support for the Lance Armstrong Foundation for |
| name. They come in a nearly endless variety of | | | | cancer research. |
| colors to represent any group or cause. | | | | Many groups have followed the lead of the Lance |
| Silicone wristbands look and feel like rubber, and are | | | | Armstrong Foundation and created their own |
| comfortable as well as currently stylish. Silicone | | | | wristbands. Red wristbands were sold after the |
| wristbands are a flexible loop that is stretched to fit | | | | tsunami to raise money for the Red Cross. Pink |
| over the hand and worn on the wrist. It is really | | | | wristbands are used to fund breast cancer charities, |
| difficult for someone to lose a silicone wristband while | | | | and green or camouflage wristbands show support |
| wearing it because they do not have ends that need | | | | for the armed forces. |
| to be fastened together. | | | | The popularity of silicone wristbands is at an all time |
| Silicone wristbands are cheap to make. Most | | | | high. Many organizations make and sell them to raise |
| manufacturers offer very reasonable prices on the | | | | money or awareness for their causes. Silicone |
| custom wristbands they make and often have | | | | wristbands are an inexpensive way for people to |
| discounts for customers who buy in bulk. Most | | | | show their support for things they believe in. |