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Debossed wristbands
A debossed wristband has the wording pressed into the silicone, so you can feel the letters. It is a common pick when you want the message to last and you do not need a lot of ink on the surface. You send the words, we send a proof, and we start after you approve it.
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In short
- Debossed means the message is recessed into the band. You can see it and feel it.
- A debossed silicone bracelet is the same product. Bracelet and wristband are the same order.
- If you want colour sitting in those recessed letters, that is ink fill.
- The minimum is 100 units per style. Production after the proof is usually 3 to 12 days.
How it looks
On a debossed band the letters sit below the surface. In the hand it feels like a stamp pressed into the silicone. From a short distance the wording is still readable, especially if the letters are short and the contrast is decent.
This is a good match for a school name, a year, or a short slogan. It is less of a match if you need a full-colour logo with lots of small detail. For that, printed is usually clearer. If you are unsure, send both ideas on the quote and we will tell you which finish will hold the artwork.
Debossed, embossed, printed
These four finishes are the ones people mix up on the phone. The product is still a silicone wristband. The difference is how the wording sits.
| Debossed | Embossed | Printed | Ink fill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The wording | Pressed into the band | Raised off the band | Printed on the surface | Debossed, then colour in the letters |
| Choose it when | You want a lasting indent you can feel | You want the letters to stand up | The words have to stay easy to read | You want extra contrast in the recessed letters |
| Order | Debossed | Embossed | Printed | Ink fill |
Ink fill
People searching for debossed ink filled wristbands want the indent and a second colour in the letters. That is ink fill. We still send a proof so you can check both colours before production.
The rest of the order is the same as any other custom band. Minimum 100 units per style. Tell us the wording, approve the proof, and we produce. Price depends on quantity and the extras you add.
Order debossed bands
Send the wording and the colour. We will send a proof before anything is pressed.