The Different Types of Wristband Printing Processes

Wearing printable wristbands is one of the most popular ways people express their support for things that are important to them. Whether it’s about upholding a charitable cause, cheering on a favorite band during a concert, or showing which sports team one is rooting for during a game, a wristband is a great accessory to have.

Although materials like vinyl, Tyvek, and even paper are sometimes used in the manufacture of wristbands, silicone remains as the material of choice among many organizations that order these accessories for their fundraising, event, and other projects. Silicone is very durable and flexible, so they are likely to last a very long time. They can also come in different colors, widths, and printing styles.

When it comes to how the words and illustrations are printed onto the surface of the silicone wristbands, there are several standard methods used by manufacturers. Here are the most popular ones:

Imprinting

With the imprinting method, wear-resistant ink is simply screen-printed onto the surface of the wristband, which means you can produce very detailed text or illustrated designs in your choice of colors. Imprinted wristbands also tend to be the most cost-effective type of silicone wristband, in addition to being the easiest to produce.

Debossing

Debossed wristbands were popularized by the Livestrong fundraising campaign, which has already sold 80 million pieces of bands since 2004 as fundraising for cancer support, awareness, and research. Debossing is a method in which text or graphics are engraved on the surface of the wristband using a laser debossing machine.

Deboss-Filling

When a wristband is deboss-filled, it undergoes the same laser etching process as when a wristband is debossed. However, this is followed by manually filling the text or graphics with ink so as to make them stand out.

Embossing

Embossing is basically just the opposite of debossing. When you have a wristband embossed, the text or design will appear raised instead of being depressed like when a wristband has been engraved. The 3D effect is popular among organizations that want their wristbands to sport a unique or less-popular design.

Emboss-printing

Emboss-printed wristbands are also embossed wristbands, but the surface of the raised text or graphics are painted with ink to make them really pop out.

If you are thinking of a fantastic accessory that you can sell or give away as part of your fundraising project, special event, or corporate merchandise, look no further. Silicone wristbands have been around since the 1980s, and they are now still as popular as ever. To get started, please contact Wristband Creation at (800) 403-8050 or go directly to our order page to place your order.

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