RECYCLING PROGRAM

At Ikast Etiket, we want to help reduce resource consumption and keep sustainability in focus. We already offer our customers eco-friendly products, but we’d like to help you go a step further by making sure your used or surplus wristbands are recycled or properly disposed of.

RECYCLING TEXTILE WRISTBANDS
When the festival is over and the wristbands come off, the story doesn’t have to end there. In fact, that’s when we can make a difference together. Many of the materials can be recycled — but only if they’re sorted correctly. The better they’re separated, the greater the chance the materials can be given a new life.

HOW TO DO IT

• Disassemble the wristband: Remove the closure and sort each part by material (e.g., fabric, plastic, metal). We’re happy to receive old closures — they can easily be reused.
• Keep materials separate: Avoid mixing materials — this improves the potential for recycling.
• Consider volume: If you have a large amount, it may make sense to return it to us so we can forward the textiles for recycling. However, it’s often just as sustainable to sort and handle textile waste locally.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
When properly sorted, wristbands can be sent on and, for example, shredded into fibers for new products. Much depends on the material type, quantity, and local infrastructure — which is why local sorting often makes the most sense.

UPCYCLING – A CREATIVE OPTION
Another approach is to reuse wristbands locally. For example, a festival could upcycle old wristbands through social projects, turning materials into new merchandise such as:

• Neck tape on a sweatshirt
• Keychains
• Tote bags
• Bags or wallets

That way, the wristband gets a new life and becomes part of the festival’s story again — while creating local value.

DISPOSING OF USED WRISTBANDS PROPERLY
If you prefer to dispose of the used wristbands yourself and avoid additional transport, follow these simple steps:

• Collect wristbands at the exit when customers leave the event. Have scissors ready so removal from the wrist is quick and easy.
• Separate closures and wristbands immediately so plastic/metal is sorted from the textiles.
• Make sure both wristbands and closures are delivered correctly for recycling at your local recycling center.

HOW WE ALSO WORK TO REDUCE RESOURCE USE

• Paper wristbands with print errors aren’t simply thrown away. They’re later sold as misprints — perfect for customers who need low-cost access control.
• When we produce name labels, any leftover materials are sent for recycling.
• We offer a wide range of eco-friendly products, including bamboo textiles, cork items, rPET wristbands, and rPET lanyards (made from recycled plastic).
• We give customers the option to ship their orders by sea instead of by air. This option is more affordable — but it does mean you’ll need to place your order a little earlier.
• Instead of printed boxes, we’re moving toward using neutral recycled boxes, making it easier for customers to reuse our packaging.
• We strive to keep production as close to consumption as possible, and today we print many of our wristbands right here in Ikast.

Would you like to make sure your wristbands are recycled properly? Send us an email at info@labelyourself.com or chat with our sales team when you place your order.