| nalized silicone bracelets became so popular because | | | | You have the freedom to choose the personalizing |
| these are very easy and cheap to manufacture, fun | | | | method in all wristbands that you order. As far as |
| and attractive to wear and effectively sends | | | | text is concerned, you can choose the font, text |
| messages to millions without much effort. If you're | | | | color, thickness and size of each character. Choosing |
| planning to support a cause, spread some sentiments | | | | unique characters like Chinese or Braille is also a form |
| or simply flaunt your unique style, then these are the | | | | of figuring. If you plan to design your own personal |
| perfect accessories for you. | | | | logo or picture, submit a clear copy featuring the |
| Rising in Popularity | | | | exact colors and size that you want. Also indicate |
| Personalized silicone bracelets are also known as gel | | | | which part of the personalized silicone bracelets you |
| bracelets which perhaps were popularized by world | | | | want to place the text, designs and other patterns. |
| class athlete Lance Armstrong in 2004. The famous | | | | You have the option of personalizing each bracelet |
| cyclist had the wristbands made in support of the | | | | you order even if you're buying in bulk. If you prefer |
| Lance Armstrong Foundation which specifically is | | | | swirling colors and a combination of two or more, the |
| concerned with cancer causes. After its first | | | | manufacturer should provide you with their color |
| appearance, silicone bracelets began spreading like | | | | palette. Some sources will be able to give you over a |
| wildfire featuring a variety of designs, slogans, | | | | thousand different shades as well as several fonts |
| mottos, logos and messages. Various institutions and | | | | and custom-made designs. There might be a |
| events relied on these pieces as a means of | | | | maximum number of characters you can place on |
| spreading news and concern because of their quality | | | | each bracelet depending on the space available. It is |
| appearance and cost-effectiveness. | | | | important that you indicate the sizes you need too. |
| Your silicone bracelets can have text, logos and | | | | Manufacturers usually have 2 to 3 different sizes for |
| messages personalized in various methods. Debossing | | | | kids and adults. |
| is a process in which the text and design are | | | | Buying the Bracelets |
| imprinted and recessed in the silicone material. | | | | Personalized silicone bracelets are usually bought in |
| Embossing is the opposite in which the text and | | | | bulk although you're free to order a single one at |
| design are raised on the silicone material. Screen | | | | designated companies. Looking for companies with no |
| printing is simply applying the text and design onto | | | | mold charge and offering low minimum order quantity |
| the surface. Laser engraving involves a machine that | | | | will help you save more. Price for each band is usually |
| places the text and design. Color spraying is the | | | | $1.50 to $4.50 but buying in bulk can significantly |
| combination of two or more colors wherein the | | | | decrease overall cost. If you intend to add more |
| bottom layer of the bracelet is standard silicone while | | | | characters or details, you have to pay additional |
| the topmost layer is a thinner silicone material | | | | charges. Using two or more colors do not usually |
| providing a nice contrast to the initial tone. Figuring is | | | | affect the price. When ordering online, make sure |
| customizing designs and patterns according to your | | | | you have a satisfaction guarantee to replace |
| preferences. All of these are applied on 100% silicone. | | | | damaged models. |
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