subject: Silicone Wristbands Are An Ideal Solution To School Fundraising Needs [print this page] Silicone Wristbands Are An Ideal Solution To School Fundraising Needs
Silicone wristbands are an outstanding way to raise money for school programs such as bands, drama clubs, sports teams and others. Many booster clubs and other support organizations have turned to alternative methods to raise needed cash for uniforms, equipment and trips as school budgets have been slashed in recent years. Thanks to very low purchase costs and a high profit margin, silicone wristbands allow schools and affiliated groups to raise money quickly.
The key to the success of silicone wristbands as a fundraising tool is twofold. They are extremely inexpensive to produce, and their popularity makes them easy to sell. Even if sold at only $1 each, it's easy to make a profit fast. Silicone wristbands customized with a school name and logo can boost school spirit among students, faculty, staff and parents.
A low selling price guarantees just about every student who wants a wristband can afford one. They're sure to be popular, since silicone wristbands are a popular fashion accessory at every grade level. School spirit silicone wristbands makes people feel they're a part of something and gives them a sense of belonging.
When students see silicone wristbands on the wrists of their fellow students and faculty in corridors and classrooms, it can really boost school spirit at all levels. You can customize the wristbands with school names, logos and mascots, or even a specific design for a particular activity, team or club. Silicone wristbands can be ordered in sizes to fit both adults and children.
Unlike many other fundraising methods, silicone wristbands enable school groups to turn a significant profit quickly. For example, if you order 1,000 silicone wristbands for $260 and sell them at $1 each, your school or group earns a quick profit of $740. Your cost per wristband goes down the more you order, so the profits can add up even faster. As a general rule, many people always are happy to support their schools and school-based organizations. Buying silicone wristbands is an easy way to show their support to others.
Silicone wristbands can be ordered in several different styles. The basic debossed wristbands are the classic wristband design, just like the Lance Armstrong "Livestrong" bands. The yellow wristbands that Armstrong introduced in 2004 were the ones that kicked off the worldwide silicone wristbands fad. This style, the most economical, features lettering molded directly into the silicone for an uncluttered, subtle appearance. For a brighter, highly visible message, debossed painted silicone wristbands fill in the letters with colors.
Embossed bands raise the letters above the surface of the silicone wristbands, basically the reverse of the debossed bands. Silk screen printed wristbands take a different approach. On these bands, the desired message is printed right onto the flat surface of the silicone wristbands. Silk screen printed bands are perfect for reproducing corporate logos and trademarks precisely, or if you want bright detail and smaller text. However, because the image is only on the surface of the bands, the images won't be as durable as they would be on embossed or debossed bands.
As schools face difficult budget choices, fundraising ideas that work are ever more in demand. Selling silicone wristbands for school fundraising projects is an easy, profitable choice to make.
