BandWove

Custom RFID & NFC Wristbands

Four wearable formats. Choose the material and fit for your guests, the artwork for your brand, and the technology for your system.

Printed fabric BandWove wristbands in coordinated custom colors
Printed fabric
Elastic NFC BandWove wristbands in coordinated custom colors
Elastic NFC
Silicone RFID BandWove wristbands in coordinated custom colors
Silicone RFID
Disposable RFID BandWove wristbands in coordinated custom colors
Disposable RFID

The collection

Choose how it’s worn.

A slider, a stretch loop, a molded body or a single-use overlap. Each construction gives you a different starting point for artwork and guest use.

Purple and mint printed fabric BandWove wristband with a separate navy PVC RFID tag and black barrel slider

Printed Fabric RFID Wristband

Full-color artwork on a long polyester band, with a separate tag you can design to match.

Construction
Polyester ribbon · Separate PVC tag
Sizes
350 × 15 / 20 mm band · 35 × 25 mm tag
Typical use
Festivals, staff and guest groups, branded events
Violet and mint BandWove elastic NFC wristband formed as a closed textile loop

Custom Elastic NFC Wristbands

A removable stretch loop with full-color graphics and a discreet NFC pocket inside the band.

Construction
Stretch textile · Sewn-in NFC pocket
Sizes
20 mm width · 160 / 180 / 200 mm relaxed circumference
Typical use
Brand activations, memberships, repeat attendance
Violet BandWove silicone RFID closed-loop wristband with a smooth oval tag area

Custom Silicone RFID Wristbands

A smooth molded loop for repeated wear, with an enclosed RFID assembly and a contrasting logo finish.

Construction
Molded silicone · Enclosed RFID assembly
Sizes
16 mm band height · 180 / 195 / 210 mm circumference
Typical use
Hotels, venues, membership and leisure programs
Violet and mint BandWove synthetic-paper RFID wristband with an adhesive overlap

Disposable RFID Wristbands

A lightweight printed band with a flat inlay and an adhesive overlap for single-event issue.

Construction
PP synthetic paper · Enclosed flat inlay
Sizes
20 × 280 mm / 25 × 280 mm
Typical use
Single-day admission, conferences and guest groups

At a glance

Compare the options.

These are the configurations shown in our product range. Wear time and reuse also depend on the closure, handling and environment.

Comparison of the four BandWove wristband configurations
What mattersPrinted fabricElastic NFCSilicone RFIDDisposable RFID
MaterialPolyesterPolyester-spandex elastic webbingSiliconePolypropylene synthetic paper
Wearing durationSingle-event or multi-day wear; specify the removal policy.Multi-day events or repeated wear; choose a suitable loop size.Repeated visits or longer-running programs; assess fit and exposure.Short-term, single-event issue; assess the event conditions.
ReuseDepends on the closure. A security slider is not a reusable clasp.Removable and reusable; not a non-transferable admission seal.Removable and reusable in this closed-loop format.Single-use adhesive closure; replace after removal.
Artwork methodFull-color dye sublimationFull-color dye-sublimationScreen printing / Laser engraving with color infillCustom full-color printing
Closure or fittingBlack plastic barrel / security sliderClosed loop with sewn joining seamClosed molded loop; no claspSingle-use adhesive overlap with security cuts
Typical applicationsFestivals, guest groups and event brandingCampaign interactions, memberships and repeat visitsGuest identification, venue and membership credentialsSingle-day events, conferences and guest categories
RFID/NFC configuration13.56 MHz HF. NFC links and managed credentials are separate chip and encoding configurations.13.56 MHz NTAG213 / NTAG215 for NDEF links on compatible phones. Other systems require review.13.56 MHz: NTAG213 for NFC links, or MIFARE DESFire EV3 for provisioned credentials.13.56 MHz NTAG213 / NTAG216 for NDEF links. Access use requires matching credentials and readers.
Printed fabric
Material
Polyester
Wearing duration
Single-event or multi-day wear; specify the removal policy.
Reuse
Depends on the closure. A security slider is not a reusable clasp.
Artwork method
Full-color dye sublimation
Closure or fitting
Black plastic barrel / security slider
Typical applications
Festivals, guest groups and event branding
RFID/NFC configuration
13.56 MHz HF. NFC links and managed credentials are separate chip and encoding configurations.
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Elastic NFC
Material
Polyester-spandex elastic webbing
Wearing duration
Multi-day events or repeated wear; choose a suitable loop size.
Reuse
Removable and reusable; not a non-transferable admission seal.
Artwork method
Full-color dye-sublimation
Closure or fitting
Closed loop with sewn joining seam
Typical applications
Campaign interactions, memberships and repeat visits
RFID/NFC configuration
13.56 MHz NTAG213 / NTAG215 for NDEF links on compatible phones. Other systems require review.
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Silicone RFID
Material
Silicone
Wearing duration
Repeated visits or longer-running programs; assess fit and exposure.
Reuse
Removable and reusable in this closed-loop format.
Artwork method
Screen printing / Laser engraving with color infill
Closure or fitting
Closed molded loop; no clasp
Typical applications
Guest identification, venue and membership credentials
RFID/NFC configuration
13.56 MHz: NTAG213 for NFC links, or MIFARE DESFire EV3 for provisioned credentials.
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Disposable RFID
Material
Polypropylene synthetic paper
Wearing duration
Short-term, single-event issue; assess the event conditions.
Reuse
Single-use adhesive closure; replace after removal.
Artwork method
Custom full-color printing
Closure or fitting
Single-use adhesive overlap with security cuts
Typical applications
Single-day events, conferences and guest categories
RFID/NFC configuration
13.56 MHz NTAG213 / NTAG216 for NDEF links. Access use requires matching credentials and readers.
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A shared frequency does not guarantee compatibility. Match the chip, antenna, encoding and reader or phone to the complete wristband assembly.

Choose by application.

Start with how the band will be issued, worn and removed. Then define the credential or phone interaction.

Recommended: Printed Fabric RFID Wristband

Multi-day Festivals

Start with printed fabric for visible event identity and an adjustable fit. Specify days, access groups and the required removal policy.

Key decision: should the band stay on for the whole event?

Recommended: Custom Silicone RFID Wristbands

Hotels & Resorts

Consider a reusable silicone loop for repeat wear, or elastic for a textile feel. Select the credential with your existing door or locker system.

Key decision: fit, guest turnover and exact reader requirements.

Recommended: Custom Elastic NFC Wristbands

Brand Activations

An elastic NFC loop can carry a repeat design and a phone-link interaction. Plan the URL and where guests should tap.

Key decision: the artwork, phone journey and reusable fit.

Recommended: Disposable RFID Wristbands

Single-day Events

Consider a single-use adhesive band for an event-day credential. Make guest groups readable and map the inlay to your admission setup.

Key decision: one-time issue, artwork and credential mapping.

BandWove Studio

Start with your artwork.

Open the product-specific 2D design mode for printed fabric, elastic NFC, silicone RFID or disposable RFID. Printed fabric includes separate front, back and RFID tag artwork; each other format follows its own dimensions and design surfaces.

Printed fabric: 350 × 15 or 20 mm · Five editable fabric templates · Product-specific artwork profiles · PNG and SVG export

Each Studio mode follows its product specification. Use a product page to open the matching configuration.

BandWove Studio editing printed fabric artwork with separate front, back and RFID tag controls
Actual Studio workspace · Your design stays editable.
Original editable VIP Access wristband template with white lettering on navyBrowse original design templates

The connection

Match the system, too.

The material shapes the wearable. The chip and credential setup determine what a tap can do.

Phone interaction

For the listed NTAG options, encode a URL as an NDEF message and test the tap on compatible phones. A web link does not create a secure payment credential.

Event or venue access

Share the reader, protocol and platform requirements. Match the IC and encoding; provision application data and keys where the platform requires them. Frequency alone does not establish compatibility.

A complete configuration

Review the wristband, antenna position and actual use together. Validate a configured sample before rollout, especially when replacing an existing credential.

Explore artwork, hardware and RFID customization

Before you choose.

Which wristband can I design online?

BandWove Studio supports printed fabric, elastic NFC, silicone RFID and disposable RFID wristbands. Open Design Online from the product page to use the matching sizes, surfaces and decoration rules. Printed fabric keeps separate front, back and PVC tag artwork.

Does a reusable wristband work for event admission?

A removable band can suit repeat visits or membership programs, but it does not by itself prevent sharing. If one credential must stay with one guest, discuss the closure and issue policy as well as the access system.

Is printed fabric the same as woven artwork?

No. Dye sublimation prints full-color artwork onto polyester. Woven artwork is formed with colored yarns and needs separate color and detail rules. The current printed-fabric Studio does not provide a woven design mode.

Will the same RFID chip work across every product?

Do not assume that it will. The chip, antenna, housing, encoding, keys and reader or phone need to work together. Share the existing system requirements and test the configured wristband before rollout. Frequency alone does not establish compatibility.

What should I include in a quote request?

Choose the wristband format and include quantity, size split, artwork, delivery destination and required arrival date. Add your chip, reader, encoding and removal requirements. The quote form brings your product configuration and artwork together for review.

Have a format in mind?

Open a product to review its options, or start a request with the artwork, quantity and delivery details you have.

Get a QuoteConfigure a fabric request

Keep the selected product, artwork and purchasing details together for review.