The word "wrist" is right in the word "wristband" so it is no wonder that the idea of using a wristband for anything other than something to do with a wrist would seem a bit odd. Perhaps you may have thought of creating a chain of wristbands similar to what you did for art in 1st grade or there about. However, there is at least one other practical real world use for Tyvek wristbands that doesn't involve your wrists...
Use Tyvek wristbands for documenting pipes during construction, inspection, or similar ways.
A single standard 3/4" wide x 10" long Tyvek wristband can create an approximate 2-1/2" diameter circle. Obviously then, any pipe that is under that size can be fitted. But don't forget that 2, 3, or more can be stuck together (end to end) to fit larger pipes.
Likely the band will stay in place if either made tight enough or let it rest on a joint. In some situations part of the exposed adhesive on the underside of the wristband can be affixed to the pipe. Obviously it will depend on the maker and type of adhesive used but in general terms you should have no problem using Tyvek wristbands for this use.
But let's get to the real practical use here. Many wristbands now come with consecutive numbers printed on them. For construction and inspection a worker can write down that number or enter it in to a spreadsheet, laptop, iPad, etc. Any information about that pipe, the location, the inspector, the time and date, and so on can be recorded and linked to the exact number on that wristband. Some Tyvek wristbands can be even be written on so information can be placed directly on them. Perhaps the date, a worker's initials, etc.
Of course, wristbands can be used in a similar manner with other construction projects or just about anything where the band won't simply slide off. Wrapping a wristband around a wooden stud or perhaps around some wiring also comes to mind. Just record the number and whatever information you need connected to it.
I will plug the Tyvek wristbands available from Sourcical (http://www.sourcical.com/tyvek-wristbands) because I know that they come with an aggressive adhesive and standard consecutive numbering but know that this blog post is mostly to get you thinking about ideas for tagging your pipes and similar materials.
Comment on this post and let us know what you think. Is this a sensible idea? Can you think of other practical uses for wristbands that don't involve wrists?
Wow! I wasn't aware that there was so many potential applications for paper wristbands, we recently bought a rather large batch for use a business expo, and it helped the general human infrastructural of the event incredible well.
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