Handband in the News

A simple suggestion from a Blaxland boy keen to help his younger brother has snowballed into a full blown campaign for autism awareness stretching across Sydney and beyond. Dylan Forster has always looked out for his six-year-old autistic brother, so it was no surprise when he came up with the idea to sell wristbands at Blaxland Public School to raise awareness and money for the condition. With support from his school that initial thought has grown into a two-week series of events and expressions of interest in similar campaigns at eight Sydney schools and one as far as Albury. The spark for the campaigns occurred when Dylan, 10, came across a bunch of the wristbands in the glovebox. Continue reading →

We here at Handband love what the internet brings us... the ability to sell our products from here to you, everywhere. We love the fact we can often work from home. And we love distraction. Here's some of what distracted us this week. (And while you're here, take a look at the new range.) 1. Las Vegas is big, bold and beautiful. Sort of. Continue reading →

A small business class at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka is gearing up for a commercial venture this spring. The students have organized a company, appointed officers, and sold shares of stock. Their product – which will be out soon – is an elastic, $5 wristband with the words “Living on the Edge.” If all goes well, the students should earn Continue reading →

We've all heard it, whether you're in a sporting club or at the local primary. Every institution needs to raise funds and Continue reading →

Out and about? Ever been to a huge event with thousands of people with your little kids... and worried about what happens if you get separated? A handband with your child's name and your phone number will be a big help to police or event security or the kindly stranger who stops to help. (Yes, yes, we know - never let your child leave your sight - but distractions happen, kids take off, stuff happens!) Continue reading →