What is Wristband?
[[File:Buff-wristband.JPG|thumb|right|250px|A [[cloth]] wristband.]] {{wiktionary|wristband}} A '''wristband''' is a piece of [[clothing]], [[plastic]], [[metal]] or other [[wikt:material|material]] that is worn around the [[wrist]] of a person. There are different types of wristband such as those on [[watch]]es and on the ends of the [[sleeve]]s of a piece of clothing. Other types are the awareness bands and [[security]] bands used for music concerts and [[school]] [[dance]]s. ==Types of wristbands== ===Watch wristbands=== [[File:Diver’s watch stainless steel bracelet extension deployment clasp.JPG|thumb|right|120px|Bracelet on a watch]] There are many [[wikt:different|different]] types of wristband. [[Watch]]es have wristbands that are [[wikt:often|often]] made of [[metal]], [[plastic]] or [[leather]]. A metal wristband on a watch is often called a [[bracelet]]. A plastic or leather wristband on a watch is often called a [[wikt:strap|strap]]. ===Sports wristbands=== [[File:Impulse Wristband.jpg|thumb|right|120px|A [[sport]]s wristband]] Many people wear wristbands when they [[exercise]] or play [[sports]] to [[wikt:absorb|absorb]] [[sweat]]. '''Hand Sweatbands''' In 2009 a new Sweatband was invented, primarily designed for runners, called a '''s''Q''oosh<sup>®</sup>''' band. This groundbreaking design completely changed the look of sweatbands. Worn on the hand to precisely wipe sweat from the eyes and face, these bands join moisture wicking material to stretch terry cloth. '''s''Q''oosh''' brands revolutionized the old-fashioned sweatband market with a new favorite for runners in the 21st century. Similarly designed hand-sweatbands started appearing on the market in 2012. ===Awareness wristbands === [[File:I Will Fight wristband.jpg|thumb|right|120px|An awareness wristband]] [[Charitable organization|Charities]] and [[wikt:aware|awareness]] [[organization]]s often make wristbands that are [[wikt:sell|sold]] to people so that the money can help people who are [[Illness|sick]] or need other help, and to help