What are Tyvek wristbands?
Tyvek® wristbands provide an economical and secure way to identify customers and patrons across countless types of events. Often referred to as paper wristbands, Tyvek® is a material made exclusively by DuPont™ and is known for its tear resistant, comfortable, and lightweight feel.
How long do Tyvek wristbands last?
1-2 days
How Long Do Tyvek Wristbands Last? Tyvek wristbands are extremely durable and perform best when used for short-term events (typically 1-2 days in duration).
Can you print on Tyvek wristbands?
Uncoated Tyvek® can be printed using most digital and commercial printing processes. To achieve excellent print quality, both the designer and printer must understand the unique properties and characteristics of Tyvek®.
Is wristband a legitimate company?
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How are Tyvek wristbands made?
Tyvek is made up of woven spun high-density polyethylene that creates this tough, hard-wearing material that looks and feels like paper, but has the qualities of plastic. Tyvek wristbands are strong and water-resistant bands without bulking down or scratching the wrist like other plastic materials.
Are Tyvek wristbands recyclable?
Tyvek® is polyethylene, which is plastic. Since they are made from #2 plastic, they can be recycled, but not in your curbside bin and not in any regular plastic bag recycling program.
What is Tyvek printing?
Tyvek has all the printing characteristics of paper, but is made of pure polyethylene fibres randomly laid and compressed to form a remarkably tough material. It is ideal for all printing applications where durability is of prime importance.
What is Tyvek material?
Tyvek® is a 100% synthetic material made from high-density spunbound polyethylene fibers. Lightweight, durable and breathable, yet resistant to water, abrasion, bacterial penetration and aging, Tyvek® is an amazing material used to improve a variety of applications across multiple industries.
Where is wristband located?
Our Tyvek®, Plastic, and Vinyl wristbands are designed and manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility located in New Berlin, WI.
What kind of paper are wristbands made of?
Tyvek
You can’t easily tear them off either so needless to say they aren’t actually made of paper. The material used is called Tyvek and it’s great for so many other uses beyond event security.
How eco friendly is Tyvek?
Tyvek® can be safely incinerated and, under optimal conditions, will lead to only the release of water and carbon dioxide, leaving no residue. In fact, it can even be used as fuel, yielding more than twice the energy value of coal, and as much energy as oil, in terms of BTU rating.
How do you recycle Tyvek wristbands?
According to My Plastic Free Life, at that at a minimum, you can collect and recycle Tyvek® materials by mailing them back to DuPont in a special bag they offer. Since they are made from #2 plastic, they can be recycled, but not in your curbside bin and not in any regular plastic bag recycling program.
Why choose Tyvek® for your event wristbands?
Tyvek ® is ideal for Event Wristbands because it is comfortable to wear and can resist repetitive folding and flexing. It will easily last the length of your event, even if it gets wet! All our Tyvek ® Event Wristbands are also fully recyclable, as polyethylene is similar to plastic bottles. Visit the Dupont™ site for more information on recycling
What is the best material for event wristbands?
Lightweight, recyclable, and secure, Tyvek ® is considered the most effective material for Event Wristbands. DuPont™ Tyvek ® is a unique, nonwoven material synthesized from compressed, high density polyethylene fibers. The resulting fabric is incredibly strong and very lightweight.
What is an event wristband?
Event Wristbands are synthetic fabric bracelets most commonly used to secure events. They are made from lightweight and durable Tyvek® material that will last the length of your event. Event Wristbands are useful any time you need a quick visual identifier for your patrons, and you can easily customize wristbands any way you want.
Why choose personalized&custom printed wristbands?
Personalized & Custom-printed Wristbands Using custom wristbands is an excellent way to make your events more secure. Personalized bracelets stop gatecrashers from trying to get in using stock wristbands commonly found at party stores or other online outlets. Gatecrashers won’t be able to match the unique design of your custom event wristbands!