Yellow wristbands can be used in hospitals, health campaigns and charities etc. Yellow wristbands are perfect to create awareness about general issues.

Yellow wristband is a livestrong wristband launched in May 2004 to raise fund for Lance Armstrong Foundation. This foundation was founded by Lance Armstrong who is a cyclist and survived cancer. This band is used to raise money for cancer research, cancer awareness and to encourage those who are suffering from it. Yellow was chosen because it is the color of the yellow jersey worn by the leader of the Tour de France. On seeing this many charities have developed their own wristbands for raising money and awareness.

Yellow wristbands became popular in the United States by the end of the summer of 2004. It son gained popularity worldwide. In 2004, certain personalities such as John Kerry, Katie Couric, Matt Damon and several other athletes at the Athens Olympic Games wore the band.

Wristband is gaining popularity in many schools, Halloween nights, hospitals for patient safety and identification. Wristbands are worn on the wrist and are available in different materials like leather, silicone and plastic. They are worn to support a cause or charitable organization. Wristbands are also called as awareness bracelets.

Silicone is a very durable material. It does not break of go out of shape that easily. They can be stretched very easily and won't break. Silicone is elastic and rough material, due to which it lasts long. People are always in search of quality and good price, so these wristbands are the best choice to raise money for charity or to promote any event. They are also colorful, highly customizable and cheap so you can get high refunds from selling them. In general, the use of silicone bracelets is a successful option to fundraise money as well as a cheap form of promotion.

Silicone wristbands are available in many colors. Red wristbands are used to promote AIDS awareness campaign and help Tsunami victims in Indonesia. Green wristbands are used to support our troops. Blue wristband is used to support anti-bullying, anti-bush reelection, tsunami aid and prostate cancer. Pink wristbands are used for cystic fibrosis, lupus, and domestic violence. You can find many types of silicone wristbands on people's wrist. They never lose their physical properties no matter if there is heat or water. Apart from cause, these wristbands are also used for party purpose. Party silicone bracelets are used for security, drinking restrictions, age verification etc.