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28 Bold Band Concepts

From Naughty Rubber Bracelets to Colorful Elastic Dresses

— May 21, 2011 — Art & Design
Elastic bands can be used for more than simply tying your hair back, and these bold band concepts demonstrate how far you can stretch certain materials. If you like colorful dresses or luggage with with a bit more flexibility, this list is for you.

Have you ever tried to fit a mound of material in your luggage with zero success? The elastic luggage notion allows travelers to store their accessories with ease, as elastic bands help keep everything in place. Elastic bands can also be used for seating. Just imagine how much spring you can get when falling into a chair constructed completely out of stretchy, flexible material. Whatever your preference, these bold band concepts will give you something to talk about.
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Earthquake Relief Bands
Earthquake Relief Bands
The Monocle Support Japan Bracelet Donates to Disaster Efforts
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Celebrity Elastic Bands
Celebrity Elastic Bands
The Kardashian Silly Bandz Target a Younger Demographic
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Bicycle Tube Elastics
Bicycle Tube Elastics
These Plattfuss Rubber Bands are for the Eco-Conscious Businessperson
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Nuclear War Proof Four Way Elastic Bands
Nuclear War Proof Four Way Elastic Bands
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Anti-Germ Wristbands
Anti-Germ Wristbands
Skip the Shake Shows Your Stance on Handshakes
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Freakishly Human Automatons
Freakishly Human Automatons
Skeletal ECCEROBOT Moves Just Like Humans
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Suspended Rubber Bands
Suspended Rubber Bands
These Warp Records Anniversary Prints Celebrates 20 Years
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Colorful Elastic Lighting
Colorful Elastic Lighting
The Rubber Band Lamp is Eco-Friendly and Customizable
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Elastic Pets
Elastic Pets
Colorful Animal Rubber Bands Encourage Us Not to Be Wasteful
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Colorful Elastic Dresses
Colorful Elastic Dresses
M2 from Milev Architects Turns Old Office Supplies into Fashion
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Glow in the Dark Elastic Bands
Glow in the Dark Elastic Bands
Find Your Drink in the Dark
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Nursing Reminder Bracelet
Nursing Reminder Bracelet
MilkBands
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Office Supply Typography
Office Supply Typography
The Bandpile Rubberband Type by Erik Berger is Playfully Colorful
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Status-Stating Jewelry
Status-Stating Jewelry
Wear Your Relationship Status on Your Wrist With Buump Band Bracelets
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Hairbands Made of Condoms
Hairbands Made of Condoms
STD Styles Take Recycling Too Far
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Nylon Band Phone Cases
Nylon Band Phone Cases
'Just A Loop' is a Minimalist Design of a Cover for iPhones
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Stylish Book Bands
Stylish Book Bands
Journal Bandolier Makes it Easy to Keep All Your Note Taking Materials Together
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Rubber Band Bookmarks
Rubber Band Bookmarks
Propaganda's Design is for Those Who Still Read Books
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Bold Statement Bracelets
Bold Statement Bracelets
Jac Vanek Creates Socially Conscious Arm Candy
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Dead Desk Buddies
Dead Desk Buddies
Quirky Office Supplies from SUCK UK Keep You Company
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Flexible Wall Units
Flexible Wall Units
Stretch Shelves are Made From Expandable Rubber Bands
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Elastic Luggage
Elastic Luggage
The Cocoon Innovations "Grid It" Organizer is Surprisingly Simple and Ingenious
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BookShelf Adjusts Shape to Contents
BookShelf Adjusts Shape to Contents
Elastica BookShelf
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Recycled Balloon Furniture
Recycled Balloon Furniture
The Balloona Stool
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Rubber Band Chronographs
Rubber Band Chronographs
The Damian Kozlik 'Dot' is an Awesome Pointillist Watch
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Naughty Rubber Bracelets
Naughty Rubber Bracelets
Sexy Bands are the Adult Upgrade of Sticky Bands
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Daily Recycled Rings
Daily Recycled Rings
Colleen Baran Makes a Ring a Day
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Bold Neon Pumps
Bold Neon Pumps
The Ruthie Davis' Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Mixes Bold Colors
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