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Michael Randall

Founder, Handband

Michael founded Handband to give event organisers, charities, sports clubs, and brand teams a simpler way to source custom wristbands and promotional products. The team has supplied wristbands to festivals, schools, fundraisers, and corporate activations world-wide.

Credentials: Founder & CEO, Handband (sister brand of Mediband)

Areas of expertise:

The Handband Blog

Michael Randall

Trusted since 2004
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Designed in Australia

Pharmacy Channel for Medical Alert Wristbands - Mediband 2026

How Mediband + CROSSMARK brought custom medical alert wristbands into Australian pharmacies. 2026 retail-channel guide + bulk ordering for schools, clinics + workplaces.

Mar 12, 2026 6 min read

Holiday Gift Guide - Medical Wristbands for Kids 2026

Why custom medical alert wristbands belong on holiday gift lists for kids with asthma, anaphylaxis or diabetes. 2026 UK + AU parent guide.

Mar 8, 2026 6 min read

Life Saving Bling - Silicone Medical Wristbands for Kids 2026

Why silicone medical alert wristbands saved 12 lives a year vs metal jewellery. 2026 UK + AU parent guide to kid-friendly custom medical ID bands.

Mar 4, 2026 6 min read

Common Food Allergies for Adults - 2026 UK + AU Guide

The 7 most common adult food allergies in 2026. Shellfish, tree nut, sesame, alpha-gal + more. Wristband + EpiPen + restaurant + travel + work guide.

Feb 28, 2026 7 min read

Adult Traveller Allergy Wristband - Annalissa NSW Story 2026

Annalissa wore her Handband through Africa, the Red Sea + the Pacific. 2026 adult-onset allergy traveller guide to custom silicone medical alert wristbands.

Mar 10, 2026 6 min read

Halloween Trick-or-Treating with Food Allergies - 2026 Guide

Halloween + food allergies 2026 guide. Shadow technique, candy swap, Teal Pumpkin Project, EpiPen, wristband + safe-treat list for UK + AU families.

Mar 6, 2026 6 min read

Food Allergies Linked to Asthma - 2026 Dual-Condition Safety

Children with food allergy 4x more likely to develop asthma. Adults with both face 6x fatal anaphylaxis risk. Wristband + EpiPen + reliever 2026 guide.

Mar 2, 2026 6 min read

College Wristbands: Custom Bands for Campus Events and Football Games

College wristbands help manage campus events and football games. Improve access control, organisation, and crowd management at university events.

Feb 27, 2026 5 min read

Eco Friendly Materials: Best Sustainable Materials Used in Wristbands and Products

Discover eco friendly materials used in wristbands and products. Learn about sustainable materials, examples, and benefits for reducing environmental impact.

Mar 9, 2026 3 min read