Wristbands do more than control entry. They help your staff manage crowds, reduce fraud, and make your event look organized and professional.
Quick answer
- Choose wristbands based on event length, security needs, and budget.
- Add value with VIP tiers, colour-coding, and sponsor branding.
Wristband types (simple breakdown)
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Tyvek: Budget-friendly, great for one-day events
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Fabric: Premium look, great for multi-day events and merch
- Plastic: Durable, water-resistant, secure closure options
Wristbands types that iCandy gFX provides
Fabric (polyester full colour wristbands with tamper-resistant closures) With the option of plastic branding plates that match your style from glitter, to glow in the dark.
- Standard Wristbands (Full colour printed with security one way sliding clip)
- Premium Wristbands (Full colour with security clip and basic plastic (solid colours) sliding branding plate)
- Premium Plus Wristbands (Full colour with security clips and specialty branding plates (glitter, glow-in-the dark, neon, etc))
- Premium break-away (Full colour with security clips and basic (solid colours) plastic sliding branding plates that have break off tabs)
- Premium Plus Break-away (Full colour with security clips and specialty branding plates (glitter, glow-in-the dark, neon, etc) that have break-away tabs)
Security Options
- Tamper-resistant one way sliding closure
- Numbering and tracking
- Colour-coding staff access
What to print on wristbands
- Event name
- Tier (VIP/GA/Staff)
- Sponsor logo
- Optional QR code
Light pricing guidance
Pricing depends on:
- Quantity
- Type (standard, premium, premium plus, etc)
- Add-ons (numbering, rush)
Common mistakes
- Ordering too late for the event date
- Using hard-to-read fonts
- Not planning tiers (then needing last-minute changes)
CTA
Send your event date, expected attendance, and tiers. We'll recommend the best wristband setup. Visit our Custom Event Wristbands Page