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Branded Wristbands

Branded wristbands for festivals, events and campaigns. Choose recycled RPET fabric bands, silicone wristbands or numbered Tyvek event bands, with your logo on each.

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The FA
  1. 1Request a quoteNo commitment
  2. 2We confirm pricesAnd check your artwork
  3. 3Approve your proofBefore anything is made
  4. 4We deliverTypically 2-3 weeks

Case study

Event merch that became a brand moment for Legl

Legl wanted giveaways that drew people to their stand and had a story behind them. So they swapped high volumes of standard freebies for a smaller range of premium merch: bamboo notebooks, branded artisan chocolate and power banks built to last.

The merch acted as a real conversation starter. People were drawn to the stand and curious to hear the story behind the products. We noticed higher footfall, more meaningful conversations and a greater number of follow-ups post-event compared to previous years.
Francesca Gerrett, Demand Generation ManagerLegl
Higher footfall

at the stand than in previous years

More follow-ups

after each event, from more meaningful conversations

LinkedIn buzz

as attendees posted photos of the chocolate and power banks

Sustainability rating

Every product graded, and we show our working

Most suppliers put an eco label on part of their range without saying what earns it. We check every product against five criteria, and the number it meets sets its grade. This marketplace lists the products that meet at least two.

  • Eco-Friendly Materials Plus
  • Eco-Friendly Materials
  • Upcycling
  • Responsible Manufacturing
  • Positive Supply Chain Impact
  • AA4 or 5 criteria metMeets almost everything we look for
  • A3 criteria metStrong on materials and on how it was made
  • B2 criteria metClears our bar on two independent counts
  • C1 criterion metOne point in its favour, and no more. We only sell this if no viable alternatives are available.
  • D0 criteria metNothing we can evidence. We don't sell this.

Questions? We've got you covered

The recycled fabric wristbands in this range are woven from 300D RPET, which is polyester spun from recycled plastic drinks bottles. They are finished with a natural bamboo ring or closure rather than a plastic clip, which is what makes them a more sustainable option for festivals and events.

Silicone is a durable, long-life material, so a silicone wristband is built to be kept and reused rather than thrown away after one event, unlike single-use paper or plastic bands. For events where you want a recycled-content option instead, the RPET fabric bands are made from recycled drinks bottles.

Yes. Most lines are decorated with your logo, event name or even a QR code, using methods such as dye-sublimation, full-colour digital print, screen printing or pad printing. The decoration is shown on each product, and on several lines the price already includes printing.

Fabric RPET bands are soft woven wristbands suited to multi-day festivals and a reusable keepsake. Silicone bands are stretchy rubber-style bands popular for awareness and campaign use. Tyvek bands are lightweight numbered paper-feel bands supplied in sheets for one-time entry and access control.

Yes. Several bands include a tamper-proof or safety-lock closure, and the Tyvek event sheets carry unique numbering, so they work for single-use entry and access control where a band should not be removed and reused.

Minimum order quantities and lead times vary by wristband type and decoration. Both are shown on each product and confirmed when we quote, so you get accurate figures for your print run rather than an estimate.

Send us your brief

Ready to ditch the disposable?

Tell us what you need and when you need it. We'll come back with a proposal: products, prices and the impact of each one.
info@socialsupermarket.orgWe reply within 12 hours.

Branded wristbands for events, festivals and campaigns

Branded wristbands put your logo on the wrist of every guest, member or supporter, which makes them a workhorse for festivals, conferences, charity drives and visitor access. They are low cost per unit, hard to miss and easy to hand out at scale, so a small print run reaches a large crowd. Where the material allows, this range leans on recycled fabric and bamboo closures rather than virgin plastic, so an eco option is there when your event needs one.

Materials and styles

The selection spans the main wristband types so you can match the format to the job:

  • Recycled (RPET) fabric wristbands woven from 300D RPET, which is polyester spun from recycled plastic drinks bottles, finished with a natural bamboo ring or closure for a more sustainable festival band.
  • Silicone wristbands, the durable rubber-style band that buyers know for campaigns and awareness drives, plus an LED silicone ankle band for night events and running.
  • Tyvek event wristbands, supplied as a sheet of ten with unique numbering for one-time entry and access control.
  • Smartphone and reflective bracelets, including a recycled-plastic phone wristband and a reflective running band, for tech and safety giveaways.

Decoration is included on many lines and runs from dye-sublimation and full-colour digital print to screen printing and pad printing, so a logo, event name or QR code can be carried along the band. Tamper-proof and security-lock closures are available where single-use entry control matters.

Why buy from Social Supermarket

Social Supermarket is a certified B Corp, and we curate this range for recycled or renewable materials with supplier credentials we have checked, rather than stocking the cheapest unbranded band. Sustainability claims are kept specific: the recycled bands are made from recycled drinks bottles, not from a vague "eco" label. Minimum order quantities and lead times are shown on each product and confirmed when we quote, so you can plan a print run with real numbers.

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