Generalized Guide to Rainbow Loom Band Properties
Not all Rainbow Loom bands are designed to perform exactly the same. Depending on the material and collection, bands may differ in stretchiness, resistance to breaking, and UV resistance. These differences allow each collection to offer unique benefits for different types of creations. The following guide provides a comparison of the characteristics of each collection and our recommendations for their best use.
Ratings:
1 – Exceptionally Good
2 – Very Good
3 – Good
4 – Average
5 – Below Average
6 – Poor
|
Material/Collection |
Stretchiness |
Resistance to Breaking |
Sunlight/UV Resistance |
|
Premium Collection - (Premium) Jelly - (Premium) Pastel - (Premium) Opaque - (Premium) Solar - (Premium) Dual-Layer, etc. |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
Opaque Collection (except Premium) |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
Jelly Collection |
1 |
2 |
3 |
|
Pastel & Smoothie Collections |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
Pastel Collection |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
Glow Collection (except Premium) - Electric, Spooky, Opaque & Jelly - Galaxy 300 & Limited Edition – Silicone |
2 4 |
2 2 |
3 1 |
|
Pearl Collection - Pearl 600 - Pearl 300 - Silicone |
2 4 |
2 2 |
3 1 |
|
Dual Layer Collection (except Premium) |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
Solar Collection (except Premium) |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
Sweets Collection (except Premium) - Sweets 600 - Sweets 300 - Silicone |
2 4 |
2 2 |
3 1 |
|
Medieval Collection - Medieval 600 - Medieval 300 - Silicone |
2 4 |
2 2 |
3 1 |
|
Persian Collection - Persian 600 - Persian & Egyptian 300 - Silicone |
2 4 |
2 2 |
3 1 |
|
Silicone 600, 300, Cylindric, Limited Edition |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
Spooky Collection |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
Silk 300 Collection |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
Limited Edition & Cylindric |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
Misc. & Specialty - Tie-Dye & Glitter - 300 – Silicone |
2 4 |
2 2 |
3 1 |
|
Rubber Bands Combo Sets - Treasure Box |
2 |
2 |
4 |
|
Counterfeit and Generic Brand Bands |
2-6 |
3-6 |
5-6 |
Note 1: We recommend Premium Collection bands for complex creations that require more looming. They are resistant to breaking and last longer than most other bands.
Note 2: Silicone bands are the most durable and long-lasting, however, they are generally less stretchy than Premium Collection bands
Note 3: We recommend storing your creations indoors and away from sunlight or UV light. If your creations will be exposed to sunlight or UV light, we recommend using a clear sunblock such as Banana Boat Sport Ultra Clear Sunscreen Spray or Coppertone Sport Clear SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion on Amazon. If your creations are not exposed to sunlight or UV light, we recommend our Silicone Oil (this link is accessible in the USA only because silicone oil cannot be shipped internationally) which protects and lubricates the bands.
Every authentic Rainbow Loom collection is manufactured to our quality standards. By selecting the collection that best matches your project needs, you can achieve the best possible results while enjoying the quality and reliability of authentic Rainbow Loom bands