Most people are familiar with one-inch tyvek wristbands and have most likely worn one at some point in their life. What many people do not realize is that these self-adhesive wristbands can be used in a variety of ways. Some creative ways to use paper wristbands include the following:

Age Verification

Using paper wristbands is an easy way to verify age at concerts, festivals, and other community events where alcohol is served. A person will be asked for ID at the door or gate, and if they are old enough to legally consume alcohol, they will receive a particular wristband to wear for the duration of the event. This will save the bartenders time, since they will not have to ask every guest for ID to verify age before selling alcohol.

In Case of Emergency

When visiting a place with a lot of people, such as an amusement park, the beach, or a community event, it is normal for parents to be apprehensive about their young children getting lost or separated from the family. A simple solution is to use a wristband when visiting busy and crowded places. Use a permanent marker to write your phone number on a paper wristband and then put the wristband on your child. This will give you peace of mind knowing that if your child becomes lost, the person who finds him or her can immediately contact you.

Keep Track of New Puppies

Puppies are adorable and a lot of fun to play with, but they can also look alike and be hard to tell apart. If you have a dog who is pregnant with a litter of puppies, order some paper wristbands in different colors in advance. When the puppies are born, place the wristbands around their necks like little collars. This will help you keep track of the puppies and will also ensure that families who have bought the puppies get the right one when the puppies are old enough to go home with them.

Suitcase Identification

Anyone who travels by plane often knows that most suitcases look the same on the baggage carousel. If you don't want to waste time when it comes to collecting luggage, consider attaching a few brightly colored paper wristbands to the handle of your luggage. When you have colorful wristbands attached to your luggage, it will be much easier for you to identify the right suitcase when it comes off the plane.