Gift and Premium Shop Rubber bands bounce back Rubber bands. Simply, one of the most boring stationary products ever to grace our desks and lives. Sure, they’re not meant to be exciting (and the image of someone smiling profusely while using rubber bands is the stuff of nightmares—even for marketers). Rubber bands are just meant to work, banding items together in an incredibly utilitarian fashion. But hey, why can’t they be creative, right? Is there some force that compels us to continue to use such plain bits of rubber in our daily lives? More to the point: why use it in situations that may warrant a bit more flair or excitement? You would, of course, expect to see normal rubber bands in a factory or a business setting, keeping a professional air to the situation. However, there is no reason they should be devoid of emotion when used in other situations. Maybe you’re thinking, “Right, well, when would you ever use a rubber band in any other situation? More to the point, why would you even want your rubber band to have any sense of emotion behind it?” Indeed, a fair question. Let me ask: As an adult, rubber bands should be boring—they’re tools. What about kids? To them, rubber bands can become more than tools: they can become a form of art or a part of their style. Take a look:
It can also be used for school projects and even as a hair tie. Anything you would normally use a rubber band for could easily be replaced by one of these stylish rubber bands. (And, who knows, maybe keep one or two for yourself to wrap up those unsightly computer cords with a touch of flair!)
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Edited by Greg
I never knew rubber bands could come in such different designs: baby birds still in the shell, cats, rabbits, flowers, bears, and butterflies. These particular designs were made by Chein Mei Trade and are all very unique. Not to mention, and also quite important, non-toxic, and they are earth-friendly, heat-proof, freeze-resistant, non-stick, and friendly to hair. This opens up a whole new wealth of opportunities for the once-dull rubber band. You can use them to wrap items, adding a cute accent to any birthday or Christmas gift. In this way, it acts as a double surprise. When wrapped, you can make it appear to be a normal rubber band, but as soon as it is unwrapped the rubber band transforms into a wholly unexpected shape!
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Autumn 2011