Printed
The logo or message is printed directly onto the surface of the wristband.
Best for: simple promotional campaigns and cost-effective bulk orders.
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Wristband Suppliers in South Africa Compared
Who sells what, checked against each supplier's own website.
How to read this comparison
We are one of the suppliers on this page, so read it knowing that. Everything in the table below comes from each supplier's own public website, checked in August 2026, and where a competitor is the better choice for your job, this page says so.
- Five suppliers compared on products, prices and delivery claims
- Every fact taken from the supplier's own website, checked August 2026
- Includes the jobs where another supplier is the right answer
- Tell us if a detail is out of date and we will correct it
The suppliers side by side
Checked against each supplier's own website in August 2026.
| Supplier | Based in | Main products | Prices on the site | Delivery claim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custombandz (us) | Johannesburg | Custom moulded silicone wristbands only: printed, debossed, colour-filled, embossed, segmented and glow | How pricing works is published on our prices page; exact numbers arrive as a written quote in one working day | Made to order from 250 bands, production 5 days to 3 weeks, delivered nationwide |
| IDC Band | Johannesburg, trading since 1995 | Tyvek, vinyl and fabric event bands, lanyards and promotional items | Yes, for stock Tyvek bands | Next-day on selected stock items, nationwide by courier |
| Wristbandshop | Cape Town | Tyvek, vinyl, fabric and hologram event bands, event tokens | Yes, for Tyvek and vinyl bands | Next-day to Pretoria and central Johannesburg |
| Throb Tek | South Africa, nationwide | Tyvek, fabric, PVC and hologram bands, branded promotional items | No prices shown when checked | 24-hour express service for last-minute events |
| Silicone Wrist Band (Giftwrap) | Pretoria | Silicone wristbands, embossed and printed, within a wider gifting range | Yes, for some products | Nationwide, with worldwide delivery offered |
Which supplier fits which job
Entry control tomorrow. Stock Tyvek from Wristbandshop, IDC Band or Throb Tek. They hold stock and move overnight; a made-to-order product cannot.
A multi-day festival. Fabric bands with one-way clips, from the event specialists above.
A band people keep: fundraising, awareness, clubs, schools, merchandise. Custom moulded silicone. That is the one product we make, from 250 bands, with a digital proof before production. Giftwrap in Pretoria also supplies silicone within a broader gifting range.
Lanyards and wider event kit. IDC Band and the promotional houses carry the full kit; we do not.
How we checked
Every fact above comes from the named supplier's public website as read in August 2026. Suppliers change their ranges and prices, so check the detail before you order, and email info@custombandz.co.za if something here is out of date.
Wristband styles
The finishes we make
Any finish can be used — these are simply the ones customers in this position choose most often.
Debossed
The logo or message is recessed into the silicone.
Best for: a subtle, professional and durable finish.
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Debossed + Colour Fill
The design is recessed into the wristband and filled with a contrasting colour.
Best for: making logos and messages stand out clearly.
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Embossed
The logo or message is raised above the surface of the wristband.
Best for: a tactile, premium appearance.
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Segmented / Multi-colour
Multiple colours appear in clearly separated sections of the wristband.
Best for: brands, teams, schools and campaigns using several colours.
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Glow-in-the-Dark
Silicone wristbands designed to glow in low-light conditions.
Best for: events, festivals and fun promotional campaigns.
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If you have a design that is not shown here, get in touch — we can customise to suit what you need.
Simple ordering
How it works
Five steps from idea to delivery. We do the fiddly parts.
Tell us what you want
Choose your wristband style, colour, quantity and size — or just describe what you are trying to achieve and let us suggest the right combination.
Send us your design
Upload your logo, artwork or wording. Anything from a print-ready vector file to a rough sketch is a fine starting point.
Approve your artwork
We prepare a digital proof showing how your wristband will look. Nothing is produced until you have approved it.
Production
We raise an invoice, and payment — or a deposit — is requested. Once that is received your wristbands go into production and we confirm your dispatch date.
Delivery
Your finished wristbands are delivered to the address on your order, with tracking where the service provides it.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
Our minimum order quantity is 250 bands per design. Below that the set-up cost per band becomes uneconomical for you rather than for us. If you need a smaller run, tell us on your quote request and we will let you know what is possible.
How much do custom wristbands cost?
Four things set the price: the finish, the number of colours, the quantity and the delivery destination. The price per band falls steeply as the quantity rises, the minimum run is 250 bands, a 50% deposit is paid on proof approval, and we do not charge VAT. The wristband prices page explains each cost in detail, and a written quotation for your exact order arrives within one working day.
Do I get to see the design before production?
Yes. We prepare a digital proof showing how your wristband will look, and nothing goes into production until you have approved it in writing.
How long do production and delivery take?
Production takes 5 days to 3 weeks from the moment you approve your artwork proof and we receive payment, depending on the quantity ordered — a small run moves quickly, a large one takes longer. We confirm the dates in writing before you commit, so you know when the bands will be in your hands rather than just when they leave us.
Get a quote and compare us
Tell us what you need and we will send you a written quotation — no obligation, no pressure.