When it comes to organizing huge events where you are responsible for lots of people, every single detail of safety needs to be covered and carefully planned. If you and your company, or maybe you as an individual are organizing such an event for the first time, you will need all the help regarding directions and practical advice for what you can do best. In order to help you make up your mind how to control a huge crowd, read about the use of wristbands, very small but very powerful items.
The Basics
The most popular wristbands used for such occasions are made of Tyvek material. This material is waterproof, stretch-resistant, strong and durable and it is ideal for the manufacture of wristbands. It can’t be taken off without damaging it, so no cheats and frauds can be done. The wristbands are used to ensure security and identification of the people who attend the event, so it is very easy for the security detail to separate individuals who, for example, have access to the backstage, or those who are underage and aren’t allowed to consume alcoholic drinks.
Some In-depth Technicality of the Material
At first glance, you might think that Tyvek material is paper, but you would be wrong. It is a very tough and long-lasting material made of spun-bonded olefin, which is a synthetic material made from high-density polyethene fibres. This synthetic material offers the best qualities of paper, film and fabric all together in just one material. In the process of production, the fibres of the Tyvek material are randomly distributed and non-directional and this makes it very a unique material. Additionally, no fillers, binders or sizers are used in the process of bonding.
Tyvek Wristbands VS. Other Wristbands
The first and most appealing characteristic of the Tyvek wristbands is that they are very cheap and convenient to buy. It is far more affordable than the other types of wristbands, taking into consideration all the features it has. Secondly, the Tyvek wristbands have adhesive which is commercial grade and stronger than the others on the market. Thirdly, Tyvek wristbands are waterproof and can’t be taken off without the tampering being obvious. Furthermore, these types of wristbands come in different sizes and colours; can be custom made as well as printed with specific pictures, for example, logos, slogans etc. The width of the wristbands is worldwide standard and it can be either 25 mm or 19mm. Finally, they can be printed via different methods including solvent ink screen printing, flexographic printing and laser and inkjet printing which is not the case with other materials.
Practical Uses of Wristbands
Among the many practical uses of wristbands are: as ride passes at fete and amusements, a means meant to identify paying patrons at events, identification of paying visitors at a venue or attraction, wristband tickets with barcodes, identification of staff and volunteers, school excursion student identification, door prize coupons, child safety tool.
Places Where Tyvek Wristbands Are Used
Related to the used mentioned previously, the Tyvek wristbands can be used at music festivals, arts festivals, nightclubs, aquatic centres, Leisure Centres, gyms, amusement and theme parks, water parks, church groups, carnivals and music tours, stadiums, conferences and exhibitions, zoos, museums, boat tours and cruises and restaurants and buffets.
Branding the Event
Another advantage of the Tyvek wristbands that goes hand in hand withall the previous advantages is the advertising factor. By having your brand logo printed on the wristband you can create a unique, eye-catching custom event that will help you get some brand recognition which will last even when the event is over. This is especially successful for music festivals because fans will keep the wristband as a cool memento from the day they went to see their favourite artist and your logo will always be there to remind them of your brand as well.
Raising Awareness about Sensitive Issues
Tyvek Wristbands are excellent for raising awareness about a global issue, for instance, Breast Cancer, Global Warming, or AIDS prevention. These campaigns educate people about the problem and by identifying the problem; itis more likely that people will participate in the solution. Thus, wearing a wrist band form such a campaign, people show the world that they are