ID Bracelet Comparison
Laser vs. Thermal Products

LaserBand^®

Direct Thermal Wristbands

LaserBand^® works with existing laser printers used for other forms within department

Requires Thermal Printing Equipment

LaserBand^® Wristband and Labels print simultaneously, on the same printer

Labels printed separately, often on different equipment

Laser toner will not fade, plus toner is protected by overlaminate when using LaserBand^®

Direct Thermal printing fades over time, and distorts when exposed to heat

LaserBand^® allows for printing of patient “Admission Packs”

Documents print separately, no document integration

LaserBand^® sheeted Wristbands and Labels are available pre-punched and can be affixed to a file/chart

Loose Bracelets & Labels can be separated from a file/chart

LaserBand^® Wristband and Labels are printed together, which ensures matching patient information

Printing components separately greatly increases the risk of mismatched patient data

LaserBand^® uses existing printers, thereby reducing maintenance requirements

Additional equipment increases maintenance costs

LaserBand^® is More resistant to water and fluids than competing products

Less resistant to water and fluids than LaserBand^®

LaserBand^® products include a Wristband Extender to accommodate larger patients

No Wristband Extender available

LaserBand^® products do not contain latex, which is highly allergenic to some patients

Many Thermal Wristband products are actually thermal labels which are affixed to latex bracelets

LASERBAND® is a federally registered trademark of Laser Band, LLC.