The world's first silicone bracelet is the yellow "LIVESTRONG" silicone bracelet. Silicone bracelets first appeared in the United States in 2005 and quickly became popular in a short time. The reason why people wear this silicone bracelet is mainly to hope that they will be healthy and resist cancer.
The origin of the first silicone bracelet: LIVESTRONG represents a kind of spirit, that is, the spirit of fighting against fate, and the spirit of indomitable and courageous advancement. This wristband was initiated by Tour de France champion Armstrong, which means to let people live strong and bravely, and to defeat the pain caused by cancer to people all over the world. And Armstrong jointly issued by NIKE to raise funds for the Global Cancer Fund.
In September 1996, at the age of 25, Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had spread to the lungs and brain and had only a 50 percent chance of survival. However, he tenaciously overcame the illness, returned after one year of treatment, and won the overall championship of the Tour de France in 1999, and then successfully defended the title every year. By July 25, 2004, he had become the first "six-time champion" in the history of the century-old Tour de France, and he was therefore regarded by many Americans as a spiritual idol of self-improvement. In December 1996, Armstrong established a foundation named after him in his hometown, with the purpose of helping all people suffering from cancer find competent doctors, appropriate treatments, and the courage and optimism to withstand severe tests. In May 2005, before the Tour de France, the Lance Armstrong Foundation teamed up with sponsor Nike, and Nike designed this yellow wristband. They produced 5 million yellow wristbands, each sold for a dollar. Made of silicone, a rubber-like material, the wristband also features Armstrong's famous quote "Live Strong" (a pun on "Energetic Strong"). By mid-July, the first batch of yellow wristbands had been sold out, and more than half of the newly produced 6 million pieces had been sold. All proceeds from the sale of these wristbands go to the Armstrong Foundation. During the Tour de France, thousands of spectators wore the yellow wristband, which became the symbol of Armstrong's yellow jersey.
Due to the advantages of environmental protection, good elasticity, and comfortable wearing, silicone bracelets have gradually developed into a popular accessory and are deeply loved by young people. Now various types of silicone bracelets have become popular all over the world. Nowadays, silicone wristbands are more associated with various organizational activities, brand promotion, sports, etc. A good design can convey a profound meaning. The silicone bracelet is made of 100% pure natural solid silicone rubber pressed by a hydraulic press; the wristband itself has a certain tension and softness, so it is easy to deform and restore immediately; the silicone bracelet is wear-resistant, high-temperature resistant, non-deformable, tasteless, With the characteristics of no side effects on the human body and the advantages of softness, no cracking, long service life, and no irritation to the skin, silicone bracelets are truly green and environmentally friendly accessories.
In recent years, people have begun to add some functional materials, such as negative ions, germanium, titanium, far infrared, etc., to the raw materials of silicone bracelets for processing, so that they have certain health care functions. Ordinary silicone bracelets are more popular. At present, the area with the best quality of silicone wristbands in China is Dongguan, the center of China's manufacturing industry. Many manufacturers of silicone wristbands in Dongguan are famous for their excellent quality and exquisite design. The commemorative silicone wristbands designed by Boxiang Plastic for large-scale concerts and some large-scale activities abroad have been well received by customers.