Silicone bracelets can be worn and/or used for a wide variety of different reasons. These customizable wristbands have gained a lot of popularity with the general public and are now used to support virtually every charitable cause known to man. Aside from that fact, personalized silicon bracelets are also being used as regular fashion accessories by many people.

The purpose of silicon awareness bracelets used to be solely for charitable causes. The wristbands would be regularly sold and worn by supporters of a charity. Fundraisers would do extremely well selling these bracelets and could generate thousands of dollars for their chosen cause. The popularity of these silicone bracelets got larger and larger due to the increase in customization options; as each charity and non-profit organization (NPO) was soon able to sell personalized silicon bracelets that perfectly matched their attitude toward a specific illness or cause.

After the initial silicone bracelet craze, which stemmed from Lance Armstrong's "livestrong" cancer bracelets -- over 40 million bracelets sold -- people began wearing these silicone awareness bracelets as a fashion statement. Why are they so fashionable? Because silcone wristbands can be made in a variety of different styles, colors, & sizes, and considering the fact that they can have virtually anything printed on them, these bracelets make for a very appealing accessory.

Some people believe that these rubber bracelets are nothing more than a common fad which will pass in time; but then again, others think this is just the tip of the iceberg. As a matter of fact, studies show that there is almost limitless growth potential in the creation and distribution of silicone wristbands. So, not only will charities and NPOs continue to use these bracelets to raise money and show support for causes, but it is safe to say that schools, churches, and other small non-profits will begin using silicon awareness bracelets as well.