Skin cancer often has its roots in too much sun exposure. Use these fun, simple color changing UV wristbands to remind everyone to protect themselves from over exposure to the sun.
Wear this wristband out into the sun and it quickly, "magically" changes color from soft white to purple with white letters. The color change and the message If purple - PROTECT - Prevent Skin Cancer is a reminder to the wearer that when purple you are exposed to strong UV rays.
Steps to protect might include
sun screen lotion
a wide-brimmed hat
clothing that covers more of your skin
staying in the shade
going inside
This SupportStore designed wristband is made of UV sensitive 100% silicon rubber, so you can wear it on the beach or in the pool. The color change effect will last for many months, if you keep your wristband out of the sun when not being worn.
The "Purple - PROTECT" wristband comes in both adult and youth sizes, and is individually bagged. Buy them for your family, or skin care clinics and dermatologists may make them available to clients as a reminder. Order 500 or more and customize this product.
Enjoy the outdoors, but please be sun smart! SupportStore.com is dedicated to doing our part to help start conversations about sun safety to prevent skin cancer.
May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness month. Learn more about the causes, cures and research for Skin Cancer on the Skin Cancer Foundation and American Cancer Society websites.
Holiday shipping: Of course you can place orders in our store 24/7, but fulfillment is closed for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
We try to keep it simple around here. That includes shipping details.
All you really need to know is if you have a small order we charge you a flat $6.99 for good ol' Postal Service delivery, or nothing if you order $50 or more delivered to a USA address. And we'll ship it today if it's a business day before 12 pm central time.
Really like reading detailed shipping information? Here goes...
Shipping and handling costs for orders under $50.00 is a flat $6.99 for shipments to the United States.
Are you thinking, why $6.99 for shipping for a $2.50 wristband?
Here's why. The $6.99 includes having a human available to locate and pick your item(s) in the warehouse and get them to the shipping station, then verify accuracy, then select packaging material, then package your shipment, weigh it, then calculate and apply First Class postage which at a minimum is $4.10 to $5.10 based on your zip code, and then assure it is picked up the same day for you, Monday - Friday. On some items the postage alone is $10 and we lose money on shipping, but overall at $6.99 we generally hope to break even on shipping and handling costs.
If you choose to upgrade your shipping to a UPS service, you will be billed actual UPS shipping costs for that service plus a small charge for our fulfilment expense.
Orders shipping to Canada, United Kingdom, Japan or Puerto Rico are not eligible for free shipping, but you can select these shipping destinations and we'll show you the rate.
Shipping Notification and Tracking
We'll send you an email notification the day your order leaves our warehouse.
Orders shipped via United States Postal Service First Class Mail or Priority Mail can be tracked at www.usps.com. Orders shipped via UPS can be tracked at www.ups.com.
You may also click on the shipping status link in your original purchase confirmation email - if we have shipping information for your order, it is posted there too.
We try to move fast
Orders ship the same day when ordered by 12:00pm central USA time Monday through Friday. All other times, and holidays, orders ship the next business day.
Countries we ship to
We currently ship within the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom. Feeling left out? Please let us know!
Shipping methods
Orders shipping within the USA and Puerto Rico
Standard Shipping: United States Postal Service First Class, Priority Mail or UPS (we choose depending on weight)
Available for orders shipping within the USA.
Shipping is free for orders of $50 or more shipping within the USA. Orders less than $50 ship for a flat $6.99 per order.
Transit time varies from 3 to 7 days depending on your location, with longer delivery times for remote locations up to 14 days. We ship from St. Louis, Missouri (and we don't even sell anything with a picture of the Gateway Arch on it!).
To accept the free shipping offer, be sure to select the default First Class Mail shipping option. Your order may be upgraded to Priority Mail or SurePost or UPS Ground based on order weight and size requirements at the discretion of our shipping personnel, but we'll pay for that.
UPS
Available for orders shipping within the US and Puerto Rico**.
Cost: Varies by order weight & delivery location Delivery Time: Red Overnight - 1 business day 2nd Day Air - 2 business days 3 Day Select 3 business days Ground 1 to 6 business days
**UPS services available to Puerto Rico limited to 2nd Day Air due to service restrictions in most areas.
UPS will not deliver to Post Office (PO) Boxes.
UPS services are guaranteed delivery based on number of business days (Monday to Friday), not counting the day the item ships or any weekend days or holidays. ZapTel SupportStore is not responsible for delays in delivery caused after your shipment is received by UPS.
Customers requiring Saturday delivery must contact Customer Service at 847-386-8050 (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm CT) due to limited service availability by UPS.
Orders shipping to Canada, Japan, or United Kingdom
Orders shipping via USPS may be subject to delivery delays caused by customs processing. We are not responsible for any delays caused in delivery once the order has left the US Mail system. To guarantee delivery and receive trackable shipping information please use UPS services available.
**Please Note - Orders Shipping to Canada**
Orders shipping by regular USPS may take anywhere from 10-20 business days to deliver. If you need an order to arrive sooner than this, please contact Customer Service to arrange for expedited shipping.
UPS Worldwide Expedited
Cost: Varies by order weight/delivery location Delivery Time: Average 2-5 business days
Cost inclusive of applicable duties, taxes and brokerage fees. Tracking provided.
Priority Mail Int'l through the US Postal Service
Cost: Flat rate based on order weight/Destination country Delivery Time: Average 6-10 business days, as much as 21 days. Delivery is by Air Mail Parcel Post. Maximum weight allowed 66 lbs. Orders over 66 lbs may require additional shipping costs and alternate USPS shipping service.
Important Note:
All goods shipped to Canada, Japan or United Kingdom are liable to customs duty and Value Added tax on importation. Orders shipping to Canada Japan or United Kingdom require additional processing time due to customs documentation requirements. International orders may require one extra day before shipping due to required customs paperwork on our end.
Do you want to buy what we don't have?
Do you get a note in a yellow box on your computer screen telling you we don't have any of what you want when you try to buy it? Sorry about that.
Generally if you don't see a note next to an ""Availability"" field giving an idea on status, we try to get things back into stock within a couple of weeks.
The good news is that if you can put it into your cart, we have it in stock. We don't take back orders like some stores, and then scramble to find the inventory.
If you read this far you should get a prize or something. If we didn't answer your question about shipping, please tell us.
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Please take a moment to read some of our recent custom order client testimonials.
I was at an event this week and some of the other Wings really liked the B-25 stickers you did for us. I have passed your name around so hopefully you get some calls from other Commemorative Air Force groups… -Bob Lawrence, UFSI (oval decals)
We received the magnets and they look great!!! I am so grateful that you recommended the larger quantity as I think the doctors will be giving them out more often than not. -Jennifer, Vienna Animal Hospital (paw magnet)
I received the bumper stickers today...they are perfect! Thanks and we'll probably be ordering a bunch more later this month. -Phil, Mountain’s Best Gear (bumper sticker magnets)
I just wanted to let you know that we are extremely satisfied with this product and we WILL be reordering with you when the time comes. Thank you very much for your great customer service that you provided as well as your fast shipment! -Amy, Hillside S.P.C.A. (paw magnets)
We have them! Thank you so much. They are great and the powers that be love them. We did good!!! - “Coach Fed”, Timmerman School (bumper sticker magnets)
The magnets look great and everyone at the school loves them! -Nina, Carol Nursery School (oval magnets)
The magnets were just received!! We LOVE them!! Thanks! -Virginia, Rogers International School (oval magnets)
We received our order and they look fantastic! -Elyse, University of Maine (oval decals)
The magnets made it tonight and they look AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for making this happen – I’m really excited! -Sarah, Family Readiness Group (ribbon magnets):
We received the decals yesterday afternoon and they look great. Thank you so much! -Maria, American Red Cross (custom decals, hard hat decals):
We placed our first order with Support Store in May and purchased 5,000 oval car magnets (black and white, like the ones they use on cars in Europe to designate their country) to give to incoming first-year students at orientation. The ordering process was super smooth and they were delivered before promised. -Amy Whitney, University of New Hampshire
I look forward to demonstrating that there still is personal service when you order online.
Debossed (indented) message that gives a 3d effect and lasts for the life of the rubber wristband
Band is a stretchy but sturdy 2 mm thick and 12 mm wide
Seamless 100% Silicone Rubber
Packaged in a reclosable individual clear polybag
Exposure to the sun's UV rays causes a color change to light or deeper purple depending on the intensity of the light. (The light sensitivity and color change feature has a useful life of several months to a year, if kept out of strong light when not in use).
Useful reminder to apply sunscreen and protect against sun exposure. Not intended to act as an indicator of when to get out of the sun.
Get creative
Wear when you expect to be spending some time outdoors
Put the "If Purple - PROTECT" wristband anywhere it will receive the same sunlight as your skin
Store this color changing wristband out of sunlight to prolong the color changing capability
Wear on your wrist
Attach to a key ring
Stretch around a water bottle or beverage container
Wear two or three at the same time
Made from 100% quality Silicone Rubber for years of use and promotion of your cause.
You may wear this item 24 hours a day including in the shower, at the health club, work, or school.
To clean simply wash with soap and water, our durable inks will not fade easily.
How to select the correct size
Most adults find the "Adult 8" size is best. The "Youth 7" size is best for children up to about age 13 or adults with very small wrists.
An adult with very large wrists may find the Adult 8" is still too small, they will have to find another way to express their support of this cause - or use the wristband in a keychain or around a beverage container.
Adult Size 8" in circumference or exactly 202 mm
Youth Size 7" in circumference or exactly 180 mm
Specific Sizing
If you're the type that likes to make absolutely sure about things, download our printable sizing guide, and "try one on."
Open this sizing guide PDF, print the page at 100% scale, follow the instructions and you will have a paper version you can try out in minutes.
Love these. They work exactly as described. They go from creamy white to a dark purple in sunlight. They also change colour indoors when sitting near a window with direct sunlight. I accidentally got sunscreen on the bracelet and it stayed white in the spots where the sunscreen touched. It's nice to know that your sunscreen is actually doing something!
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