Festivals, parties and venues
Event wristbands
Event wristbands go on the wrist so your staff can see who is meant to be there. We print them in Melbourne and send them anywhere in Australia. Have a look at the wristbands we make, or ask us for a quote if you would rather talk through the date and how many people are coming.
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In short
- Staff look at the wrist instead of checking a list. A colour, or a word printed on the band, is usually all they need.
- For a single night, a party, or a school social, Tyvek wristbands are the usual choice. They stick on once. If someone tries to peel one off and give it to a friend, the band tears.
- If the event runs over a few days, or people will want to keep the band afterwards, look at woven wristbands.
- If the band has to stay on until they leave, plastic clip wristbands use a clip that breaks the band if it is forced off.
- The price depends on how many you need and whether you print a logo. You can see that when you order, or we can send you a quote.
What they are for
People use event wristbands so the person on the gate can tell, at a glance, who has already come in. A guest holds out their wrist. If the colour is right, they walk through. If it is not, they go back and buy a ticket.
Most of the people who call us are running a party, a school function, a club night, or a small festival. They pick one colour for guests and another colour for staff. If you would like a word on the band, such as Staff or VIP, tell us that word and we will print it.
Some events like a small stub that can be torn off at the gate. If you need that, mention it when you order and we will include it. If you only need a colour, that is all we print. We always send you a picture of the design to approve before we print the real bands.
Which band
Think about how long the event lasts, and whether people should be able to take the band off. That is usually enough to choose.
| Tyvek | Woven | Plastic clip | Silicone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | A single night, a party, a school social | A few days, or a festival people keep | When the band must stay on | A souvenir people keep wearing |
| If someone takes it off | The band tears | It stays on, unless you choose a spring toggle | The clip breaks the band | It slides off easily |
| Rain | Fine in rain and sweat | Fine in rain | Fine in rain | Fine in water |
Rain and water
Tyvek wristbands are made to get wet. Rain, sweat, and washing your hands will not ruin them. They are not meant for swimming. If people will be in a pool or the ocean, silicone wristbands or plastic clip wristbands are a better fit, and we can help you choose.
Silicone wristbands slide on and off, which is handy when you want people to keep them after the event. They are a poor choice if the band is how you check tickets, because anyone can take one off and hand it to a friend. For that job, use Tyvek, woven, or plastic clip.
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Ready to order event wristbands?
Have a look at the wristbands, or send us the date and how many people are coming and we will tell you what to order.