Each of our wristband packs arrives in sheets of 8 bands. Each band has perforated edges and can be removed neatly, but it is highly recommended to go slow and steady for the cleanest tear possible.
Turn the wristband around so the coloured side is facing down, then peel away the adhesive strip. Next, wrap the wristband around your wrist (or your guests’). All our wristbands are one size fits all and can be adjusted to fit any size wrist.
Secure the wristband in place by applying pressure to the adhesive area. Now you can enjoy the event whilst knowing your wristbands are waterproof, secure and comfortable to wear!
Applying Tyvek wristbands to hundreds of guests at an entry gate takes preparation and a consistent fitting routine. Before gates open, separate the sheets along the perforations and stack loose bands in a shallow tray at each lane. Tearing bands apart while guests wait adds avoidable time to every entry.
Where staffing allows, use a two-person lane: one person applies wristbands while the other manages the queue and answers questions. Keep spare bands within reach at every lane, rather than in a box behind the entry area.
Ask each guest to hold their arm out flat with their fingers together. Wrap the band around the wrist, not the forearm. Peel the backing off only when you are ready to secure it, so the adhesive stays clean and does not fold onto itself.
Check the fit before pressing: it should be snug enough not to slide over the hand, but loose enough to slide one finger underneath. One-size-fits-all bands are adjustable, but be sure to check the fit especially on small children’s wrists and larger wrists before securing the adhesive. Set the overlap first, then press the adhesive firmly for a few seconds: a light press is the most common reason a band works loose later in the day.
The same fit checks apply to fabric wristbands with locking closures, where an application mistake means cutting off and replacing the whole band.
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When a Tyvek wristband is applied incorrectly, remove it and fit a new one. The single-use closure that stops guests passing bands to each other also means a band cannot be adjusted or reused: once removed, it is spent.
If a band is too tight, cut it off rather than trying to loosen the adhesive join. If it is too loose, replace it before the guest leaves the lane. A loose band can slip off during the day, bringing the guest back to the gate for assistance.
When cutting a band off, use blunt-nosed scissors and keep the blades away from the skin, taking particular care with children.
Keep a simple tally of replacement bands at each lane, then compare it with total admissions to give organisers a practical replacement rate for their next event.
Our wristband quantity planning guide shows how to allow spares for fitting errors, not just extra guests, when you place your next order.
Once your wristband has been removed, please be sure to dispose of it responsibly. Other than the adhesive strip, the entire wristband can be recycled through any HDPE-2 recycling point. If you would prefer we recycle the wristbands for you, you can send the wristbands back to us to be recycled through our program with TerraCycle.
Send your used wristbands to:
Parcel Collect 10146 09979
Avenues Shopping Centre
Shop 1, 114 Payneham Road Stepney SA 5069
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