When the wristband helps
- Multi-day events: the band goes on at first check-in and is valid every day. No queue at registration on day two.
- Evening events: networking drinks, dinner and the after-party, with a limited number of places. The band shows who is registered.
- Restricted areas: the exhibitor area before opening, the speakers' lounge, the VIP room.
- Alcohol service: a band for guests who may be served alcohol, if the event has a licence. Age limits differ by country, so check the local rules. See the guide to age verification wristbands.
One band per role
| Role | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| Visitors | Woven wristband in the brand colour, the event's name |
| Exhibitors | Same design, own colour, text EXHIBITOR |
| Speakers | Dark band colour, text SPEAKER |
| Staff | Reversed colours, text STAFF |
| Press | Vinyl wristband in a signal colour, text PRESS |
Each variant is at least 100 pcs. If you only have about ten speakers, combine speakers and VIPs on one band. How zones are built up is covered in the guide to zones and backstage.
Woven for guests, vinyl for functions
The woven wristband is printed by dye sublimation in full colour, edge to edge, so the logo and brand colours work as they do on the rest of your printed material: solid in the brand colour, a ready-made design or your own artwork. It is soft against the skin and suits a jacket or a dress.
The vinyl wristband has a snap closure and is printed in one colour. It is a simple choice for staff and press, where the colour does the job.
Logo and brand
Upload the logo in the configurator and the background is removed and the proof drawn straight away. Attach the logo as a vector file (PDF, AI, EPS or SVG) with the order, and that is the file used in production.
The screen is a preview. If a brand colour matters, put the colour code in the comment box at checkout.
Approval and payment
If someone else has to approve, such as your client if you are an event agency, press Share draft and send the link. The proof can also be printed. You pay at checkout, and the checkout has a field for your reference or purchase order number.
Timeline
Delivery takes 2–3 weeks from approved proof. Order six weeks before the event if you want a margin, and allow time to sort the bands by role before registration opens. Delivery time and the last order date are covered in the delivery guide.
Questions and answers
Does the wristband replace the name badge?+
No, it complements it. The badge shows who someone is, the wristband shows where they may go. The band stays on when the jacket comes off, and it can't be lent out.
Can the bands carry our brand identity?+
Yes. The woven wristband is printed in full colour, so logo and brand colours are printed as on the rest of your printed material. An exact Pantone match can't be guaranteed on fabric.
Can the bands be delivered to the exhibition hall?+
You enter the delivery address and recipient at checkout. Check with the venue how deliveries to the hall are received and what hours apply.