At the wrists of many women of fashion today you can see silicone bracelets of a variety of shapes and colors. But very few people know that initially this topical accessory served not as an adornment, but as an advertising souvenir. For the first time he decided to apply in 2004 Lanny Armstrong, the legendary cyclist, who managed to win six times in the Tour de France. Yellow silicone bracelets with the inscription Nike (company "Nike" sponsored the campaign) sold during the next competition to the audience, and the money received was aimed at fighting cancer. Since that time, narrow and wide silicone bracelets, painted in a variety of colors and decorated with inscriptions and drawings, are used as an advertising souvenir.
They wear silicone bracelets and as a symbol of their own convictions. From an ordinary souvenir, the accessory has become a way of expressing ideology. So, athletes began wearing on their wrists bracelets with brand logos, which were preferred, and environmentalists adorned the wrist with green silicone strips. The white silicone bracelet has become a symbol of the fight against abortion, and red - in the "label", on which supporters of tobacco control identify each other.
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Stylish accessory
The symbolism of bracelets has gradually receded into the background, but fans of unusual ornaments could not bypass this accessory. Sports silicone bracelets first appeared on the wrists of men, and then moved to the casket of the girls. The love for them is explained simply. First, they are bright and expressive, which allows you to create fashionable images. Secondly, on the hand such jewelry is almost not felt, turning into a second skin. Thirdly, the cost of silicone bracelets is so democratic that they can be bought by teenagers.
These accessories are made of cheap and safe material. Food silicone is good because it does not need to be removed, going into the spirit or swimming in the pool. It does not lose shape even with daily wear, does not burn out, is not afraid of scratches, salts, heat. The size can also be called universal. Silicone bracelets in size are conventionally divided into men's (20 centimeters), women's (18 centimeters) and children's (16 centimeters). They are decorated not only by painting in different colors. Thanks to convex, dented, waterproof paint or silk screen printing, these accessories acquire a completely different design. There are also silicone bracelets glowing in the dark, which are relevant if you plan to visit a nightclub.
How to wear?
But do not think that these decorations are suitable only for teenagers. Girls and women who prefer the everyday, sports or youth style, such jewelry will help in creating original bows. In addition, a silicone bracelet can be a component of another popular accessory - a wristwatch . Women's watch with a silicone bracelet is an excellent alternative to regular watches with leather or textile straps. Transparent silicone bracelet is combined with gold, so there is no need to remove the rings.
Silicone sports watches, the bracelet in which smoothly merges with the dial, you can safely damage the accessory to practice in the gym. They harmoniously complement the image with jeans and a T-shirt, shirt, shirt.
Given the relevance of this type of jewelry, stylistic diversity and low cost, purchase a silicone bracelet is definitely worth it!
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