Wristbands are encircling strips worn on the wrist, made of any of a variety of materials depending on the purpose. The term can be used to refer to the bracelet-like band of a wristwatch, to the cuff or other part of a sleeve that covers the wrist, or to decorative or functional bands worn on the wrist for other reasons.
One type of wrist-band is also known as a sweatband, and is usually made of a towel-like terrycloth material. These may be used to wipe sweat from the forehead during sport, or as a badge or fashion statement. A practice common in mid-eighties punk subculture was to cut the top off of a sock and fashion the elastic into this type of wristband.
Family Entertainment Centers, Amusement Parks and Attractions
Another common type of wristband is the loops of plastic or tyvek that are placed around the wrist for identification purposes (demonstrating the wearer's authorization to be at a venue, for example).
FEC Wristbands are an excellent way to control crowds, separate different parties, or allow certain people in specific areas. Typically, your company logo can be printed on many types of wrist-bands from different companies and amusement suppliers. Many fun center wristbands have a sequential number on each band for inventory control, traffic counts and security reasons. Many amusement operators use these numbers to count the number of users or visitor to the park in any given time period.
Silicone wristbands
In recent years, bracelets often made of silicone became popular. They are worn to demonstrate the wearer's support of a cause or charitable organization, similar to awareness ribbons. Such wristbands are sometimes called awareness bracelets to distinguish them from other types of wrist-bands.