Posted by Steve | Posted in Mold Making | Posted on 11-06-2010
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Buy Cheap Rubber Bands
Buy Cheap Rubber Bands
Many people are often confused with the various styles of cheap rubber bands. Even, some vendors mix up the different styles of rubber bands and many customers are not sure what are the screen printed rubber bands. So, the option for laser-engraved rubber bands is forsaken and the customers do not get what they want.
Embossed Rubber Bands
Even though they are not as popular as the debossed or printed ones, the embossed rubber bands are definitely a good option for those who want to reach a unique style. The embossed silicone rubber band also includes any personalized design and requires a mold to be manufactured. The fully customized design of the embossed rubber band is raised up of the rubber band’s surface opposed to the debossed rubber bands. Anyway, if you compare prices and preferences you may say that the embossed and the debossed rubber bands are quite the same thing.
Laser-Printed Rubber Bands
These laser-engraved rubber bands are gaining popularity in the US. Peculiarly, many of the rubber band manufacturers set outrageous prices for rubber bands, although they were less expensive to produce. The laser-engraved rubber bands are quite similar to the debossed ones in appearance and texture. For instance, if you want to have the ubiquitous “Livestrong” debossed style, then you should consider the laser-printed bracelets for small orders. Custom laser-printed rubber bands begin with a basic white rubber band, and then an easy design program allows a laser-engraving machine to print the design over the surface of the rubber bands. Here, the fully customized designs are printed easily and fast. These laser-engraved rubber bands do not require a mold to print the designs which allows manufacturers to offer them at a low price.
Debossed Rubber Bands
An example of these rubber bands is the common LIVESTRONG yellow rubber bands from the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The term “debossed” refers to the fact that the design is actually recessed down into the silicone rubber band. For doing so, a customized mould is created with the customer’s message. Some years ago, the manufacturing of debossed rubber bands was more expensive and longer to produce them massively. However, there is not longer a problem since the methods to create the moulds and the rubber bands themselves became simpler.
Printed Rubber Bands
It is considered the cheapest choice for customers. Here, the rubber bands are silk-screen printed. Nowadays, the industry has improved a lot when it comes to print messages and images on the cheap rubber bands. The colors used in that process penetrate the surface of the silicone rubber bands allowing more complex and diverse designs. Some people consider that the designs that are printed on the rubber bands are cheaply painted and will crack of flake off when the rubber band is stretched or twisted. The reality is that it is not true at all if you are getting the rubber bands from a professional manufacturer. A good printed- rubber band is meant to last for longer as well as the silicone material itself. In this process, a template is used to print the messages and designs onto the surface of the rubber band. Because there are no steel molds to make the designs, the printed rubber bands are less expensive than the debossed or embossed ones.
What is the best style?
Due to the vast offer of silicone rubber bands many get confused when making choices. So, the best choice when it comes to selecting rubber bands is always a matter of personal preference. There is no wrong choice if you contact a good rubber band manufacturer. You as customer can ask about the materials, fees, and shipping expenses in order to not to be hit by a doubtful manufacturer. No matter what message and design you want in your rubber band, you just have to look for a pricing structure that offers one low price including setup, design, mold, and shipping fees. This way, you won’t be surprised by the bad quality of a product or by unexpected fees. Cheap rubber bands are not always the best rubber bands.
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