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A bracelet is an article of clothing or jewelry, which is worn
around the wrist. Bracelets can be manufactured from cloth or
metal, and sometimes contain rocks, wood, and/or shells.
Bracelets are also used for medical and identification purposes
such as allergy bracelets and hospital tags. In the late 1980s,
"snap bracelets", felt-covered metal bracelets that curved
around one's wrist when gently hit against it, were a popular
fad.
Nike and Lance Armstrong popularized the recent use of colored
silicone rubber as a material for producing sports bracelets
through the Yellow Livestrong band. Its success has led to the
use of these 'awareness' bracelets as low cost tools for
information campaigns and
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Relay for Life, Greencastle, cancer fundraiser, is in May
The 2012 Relay for Life to raise money for the American Cancer Society for cancer research and awareness in Franklin County will be held from 4 p.m. Friday, May 18, to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Kaley Field. The 24-hour relay reminds us of the constant fight against the disease and the push for a cure. This year’s theme, “Show Us Your HOPE,” was brainstormed by 18-year breast cancer survivor ...
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Ever since the yellow "Livestrong" wristbands caught on and became almost ubiquitous, people have realized the potential of using silicone wristbands to raise funds, show support for a cause, or promote awareness of an issue. Silicone wristbands are cheap to make and can be embossed with any slogan or name. They come in a nearly endless variety of colors to represent any group or cause.
Silicone wristbands look and feel like rubber, and are comfortable as well as currently stylish. Silicone wristbands are a flexible loop that is stretched to fit over the hand and worn
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Debossed, & Embossed, & Printed - Oh My!
There is often a lot of confusion regarding the various styles
of custom silicone wristbands. Many people
confuse embossed bracelets with debossed bracelets (even some
silicone bracelet suppliers!) and are uncomfortable with printed
wristbands. Throw in the option of laser-engraved wristbands and
they throw up their arms in surrender.
Debossed Wristbands
Debossed wristbands are the most common and are the same style
as Lance Armstrong's trendsetting LIVESTRONG bracelets. Debossed
refers to the fact that the design is actually recessed down
into the wristband itself. To accomplish this, a custom bracelet
mold is manufactured that incorporates whatever customized
design that is desired. Because they require a
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