Whether you're at a music festival, theme park, or major sports event, there's one thing you'll almost always find on your wrist—a colorful wristband. It's a small, often overlooked item, yet it plays a critical role in access control, identification, and security. And chances are, that wristband was manufactured by Aide, a leading provider of identification and personnel management solutions based in China.
High-Volume, High-Precision Manufacturing
Aide operates a 20,000-square-foot production facility equipped with climate control systems to maintain consistent material and print quality. With an output capacity of 6 to 7 million wristbands per month, the company is on track to produce over 100 million wristbands annually.
To meet global demand, Aide runs six press lines across two daily shifts. Its highly automated proprietary machines handle up to 120 feet (about 36 meters) of material per minute. The main production line—measuring 60 feet (18 meters) in length—performs integrated operations such as printing, adhesive application, die cutting, security number stamping, and hologram placement.
Diverse Products for Every Use Case
Aide offers three primary types of wristbands:
: Made from high-density polyethylene fibers by DuPont, Tyvek is water-resistant, tear-proof, and lightweight. It’s the preferred choice for crowd control at large events.
: Designed for hospitals and medical facilities, these wristbands are compatible with thermal printers, enabling fast and reliable patient identification.
- Synthetic Paper Wristbands
: Durable and customizable, ideal for both short-term and extended use in demanding environments.
Customization options include snap closures, RFID integration, and holographic security seals. With limitless color options and hundreds of design variations, Aide wristbands meet the needs of both event organizers and healthcare professionals.
Bestsellers Trusted by Millions
Aide’s top-selling product is the 3/4-inch Tyvek wristband, currently available in nearly 1,000 retail outlets worldwide. With monthly sales exceeding 3 million units, the company maintains a robust inventory of 10 to 20 million wristbands at any given time to ensure immediate order fulfillment.
Worn Around the World
From iconic music festivals to global sports championships, Aide wristbands are worn at some of the most high-profile events in the world:
: The U.S. Open, Super Bowl, World Series, Coachella, and more rely on Aide for access control and audience management.
: Aide’s waterproof and tamper-proof wristbands are ideal for visitor tracking and in-park payment systems.
: Aide is actively partnering with hospitals to implement thermal wristbands that enhance patient safety and care quality.
A Global Footprint
Aide serves customers in over 200 countries, with international sales accounting for 40% of its business. By combining mass production capacity with rigorous quality control and customization flexibility, Aide is emerging as the go-to wristband supplier for organizations around the globe.
About Aide
Aide is a trusted name in identification and personnel management solutions. Whether it’s front-row access at a concert or secure patient handling in a hospital, our wristbands are designed to deliver reliability, comfort, and control—one wrist at a time.