Do you have an event coming up or do you manage a venue where you need to control access and limit it to a certain group of people? If so, you know that security and access control can be tough to manage. While having property security personnel on-site is vital, you may also need a visible and verifiable means of ID. That’s where wristbands come in.

Here is more information about wristbands and how they can enhance the safety of your venue or next event.

Types of Wristbands

When it comes to types of wristbands for access control, you have a few different options to choose from. They include:

• Tyvek wristbands. Tyvek is a versatile material made out of polyethylene. These bands are disposable, durable, customizable, and cost-effective.
• Plastic wristbands. These bands are also disposable and long-lasting.
• Vinyl wristbands. Vinyl wristbands are tamper-proof and very long-lasting.
• Silicone wristbands. You can custom design vinyl wristbands and use them multiple times.
• Cloth wristbands. These are reusable and fully-customizable.

The type of wristband you choose will depend on your budget, how secure you need them to be, and the customization you would like to do on them.

How to Use Wristbands for Your Event

Not sure how to use wristbands for your event or venue? Here are a few options:

• Use different colored wristbands to indicate those who are 21+ to help prevent serving minors.
• Use different types of wristbands to indicate VIPs or groups of people who can access special areas.
• Use wristbands for those who have tickets to certain events or to access your venue.
• Use wristbands for your staff or other event personnel so security knows who can access staff-only areas.
• To identify groups. Will you need to group people together at your event or venue to take on staggered tours, sit in certain areas, or otherwise be differentiated? You can use different colors of wristbands for each group so your staff knows who stays together and members of the group can easily identify each other.
• To promote your brand. Some event or venue managers simply want to promote their brand with wristbands customized with certain colors, words, or graphics. If this is the case, choose silicone or fabric wristbands that can be re-used.

How Wristbands Enhance Security

Using wristbands for your venue or event can be an effective safety measure. Here’s how:

• Wristbands can be a visual indicator of who is and who is not authorized to enter you venue based on ticket sales. This prevents entry for those who have not purchased a ticket or who are not otherwise authorized to be on-site.
• Wristbands can help differentiate access levels to streamline security and ensure flow of traffic.
• Wristbands can prevent fraud by limiting ticket counterfeiting.

Choosing the Right Wristbands for Your Event

Do you know you want to use wristbands for your next event but aren’t sure which ones to choose? Making a selection is usually based on budget as well as what you want to use the wristbands for. If you aren’t sure which ones to order, work with an experienced team member at the company you are purchasing from and he or she can direct you to the best option based on your needs.