A Touch Of History Featuring Silicone Bracelets

By Roger Edwards


Gatherings for a cause are made more fun these days. It is not just about the awareness you can acquire from attending, but also the opportunity to share that cause to the people outside. And sharing information, along with the fun, has been a lot easier now. The Internet has nothing to do with it, but fashion does. Like a proposed campaign, this object received criticism from the time it was first sent out, until the present. Despite this, it still made its way to reach popularity and become something people want to talk about.

The jewelry industry is so rich when it comes to accentuating your daily OOTD or Outfit Of The Day with some simple blings and sparkles. But as mentioned earlier, there is this one awesome creation existent for more than ten years now, and it is making its way through the mainstream market. These things are called Silicone Bracelets.

Arm candies and jewelry are always there. Whether it be an everyday casual outfit to a grand gala night, these are things you just want to go with your clothes. For fashion junkies, a single arm accessory is not enough. You always have to have differently themed accessories for different occasions. But this arm accent is unlike any other because of its unique use and versatility.

The LIVESTRONG campaign was what drove these rubber armbands to the shore. It was spearheaded by Lance Armstrong for his advocacy on cancer awareness and research, under the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The events that followed were just overwhelming. The bracelets were now in almost every campaign and advocacy movement.

Online searches show about 1,750,000 results on businesses engaged into selling this kind of merchandise. A large number of these shops offer customization services. There are also some who are open to resellers and give discounts to bulk buyers.

Before the popularity of these bands came about, ribbons of different colors were often used for awareness programs and other similar gatherings during the 19th century. Every color would signify a certain meaning, and these ribbons were usually pinned on shirts, tarpaulins, even posters.

Nowadays, even rock band concerts and album debuts have adapted this new rubberized trend. Stage play performances are also trying out this contemporary strategy. In some events, these wristbands are the invitations. Thankfully, the fans and spectators are okay with it.

Now, this highly used object is on its way to the mobile gadget industry, too. Universal phone bumpers are now taking the form of these rubberized bracelets. It is universal because it can fit any size of any mobile phone, may it be extra small to iPhone 6 Plus size. Girly girl vlogs also feature these things being used as ponytail holders.

Years back, accessories were just used for the sake of it. But as they say, people are now slowly evolving to create innovative ways to make our existence as purposeful as possible. Being fashionable does not only mean looking good in outfit. It is also doing things that could bring out positive change and help other people become better. The use of bracelets has never been this human. Make the most out of it while you still can.




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