subject: Using Silicone Wristbands As Medical Bracelets [print this page] The idea of using medical bracelets to inform others of special conditions in case of emergency is not a new one. Traditionally, metal chain link pieces of jewelry have been used for people of all ages, but there are some drawbacks to the traditional metal ones. First of all, there are many people who have sensitive skin or allergies to some of the components of certain metals. Stainless steel is the most common type of metal used; it is inexpensive and strong. However, there are many people who are allergic to it. Nickel is another popular metal, but some metals like this turn peoples skin green! The alternative to this traditionally has been to use a metal like sterling silver or gold, but of course the problem then comes as those metals are very expensive.
The new medical bracelets that are used are those that are made of silicone or rubber, and there are many benefits to using this type of material. Unlike the metal, most people have no adverse reactions to the substance. Also unlike stainless steel or nickel, the strength and integrity of rubber is not compromised when it is exposed to water. There is less of a chance of the rubber breaking, and many times when the traditional steel link wristbands were used they would get caught on something, pulled and broken. The metal also always seems to change colors or rust with exposure to water, so people would have to remove the wristbands before they would swim, shower or take a bath. What good is a medical bracelet if the person has to take it off? The new silicone wristbands do not have to be taken off for any reason, which improves the safety of everything for the person wearing it.
Silicone wristbands today are much less expensive than any of the metal bracelets, too. For less than $10 you can not only buy a wristband, but they can also be customized with important personal information too. Many people find exactly what they are looking for by using the Internet, and they are often pleasantly surprised when they learn about all of the great options and features that they can get by shopping online there are so many different options, features and cool choices available for the wristbands that many people find that they end up purchasing more than one. Some of the most common information that people put on the medical bracelets include the persons name, their emergency contact person, a phone number for emergencies, and the name of the special condition that they have that emergency responders would need to know in the event that the person needs rescue.
