Wristband
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Wristbands are encircling strips worn on the wrist or lower forearm. The term may refer to a bracelet-like band, similar to that of a wristwatch, to the cuff or other part of a sleeve that covers the wrist, or decorative or functional bands worn on the wrist for many different reasons. Wristbands are often worn and used similarly to event passes such as lanyards to information or allow people entry to events. These wristbands are made from loops of plastic that are placed around the wrist and are used for identification purposes (demonstrating the wearer's authorization to be at a venue, for example).
Another type of wristband is the
Silicone wristbands
In the early-to-mid-2000s (decade), bracelets often made of
UV ultra violet wristbands
UV Ultra Violet Sensitive silicone wristbands appear clear/white when out of UV light, but when exposed to ultra violet light such as sunlight the wristbands' color changes to blue or fuchsia. These bands can be used as reminders for people to apply sunscreen or stay in the shade on hot summer days.
Hospital wristbands
Hospital wristbands are a commonly used safety device for identifying patients undergoing medical care (see patient safety and medical identification tag). Available in a variety of sizes to accommodate patients as small as newborns and as large as obese adults, hospital wristbands can be handwritten, embossed, laser-printed or thermal-imaged with names, pictures, medical record numbers, barcodes and other personal identifiers.
Laser printing and thermal imaging—the most advanced technologies for personalizing hospital wristbands—support fonts, colors and barcodes for improved patient safety through electronic patient and medication tracking. Handwritten and embossed wristbands remain in widespread use, however, despite findings on compromised safety reported in 2007. The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) found that as many as 2,900 patients each year were receiving the wrong medical care because of the hospital staff's inability to read damaged or otherwise illegible patient information on handwritten and embossed wristbands.[2]
Event wristbands
Colored wristbands are often given to people attending events such as music festivals and gigs as an access control measure. Counterfeit wristbands are increasingly common.[3][4]
Silicone cristbands (some times referred to as gel bracelets) are popular for fundraising or showing support for a cause. An event organizer might create a custom wristband to give out or sell to those interested in an event or supporting a cause.
Some people keep the wristbands as souvenirs or wear the wristbands after the event to show what events they went to.[5]
Further uses for the wristband in event ticketing at music festivals and sporting events may include an NFC (
In addition these styles of colored wristbands are used with the above listed hospital patient bands to serve as an extra safety reminder and alert for
See also
References
- ^ Molesworth, Harley (1 January 2019). "A Comprehensive Guide To Silicone Wristbands". Wristbands.co.uk. Harley Molesworth. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "NHS England".
- ^ Boyd, Brian (27 November 2009). "Coming soon to a music festival near you: the wristband racket". Irish Times. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- ^ "Reading And Leeds Festival organiser warns fans against ticket and wristband scam". NME. 5 March 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- ISBN 2-88046-694-6.