Elastic Bands Office Products, diameter 20 mm, section 1.5×1.5 mm, 60% rubber, 1000 g, red

Pack of red elastic bands from Office Products with a nominal diameter of 20 mm and a rectangular cross-section of approximately 1.5 × 1.5 mm. The bands are manufactured with 60% natural rubber content and supplied as a 1000 g bulk pack. Designed for routine office, postal and household tasks such as bundling documents, sealing packets, organising small items and light fastening jobs.

Advantages

These elastic bands combine flexibility and resilience thanks to the rubber-rich composition, providing reliable recoil and secure hold for light to medium tension tasks. The compact 20 mm diameter and thin cross-section make them easy to stretch and loop around documents, small parcels or bundled items while the red colour improves visibility for quick identification. Supplied as a 1000 g bulk pack, they are suitable for regular use where frequent replacement is expected.

Suitable for

• Bundling stacks of paper, flyers and small booklets
• Securing lightweight parcels, envelopes and courier packets
• Organising cables, pens, small tools and office supplies
• Temporary fastening for craft and home projects

When it may not be suitable

These elastic bands are intended for light to medium tension applications. They are not designed for heavy-duty binding, load-bearing fastening or tasks requiring strong abrasion resistance. Prolonged exposure to sunlight, oils or solvents may degrade the rubber and reduce elasticity over time.

Key specifications

• Diameter: 20 mm (nominal)
• Cross-section: approximately 1.5 × 1.5 mm
• Material composition: about 60% natural rubber
• Pack weight: 1000 g bulk
• Colour: red

How to use

Choose a band size appropriate for the items to be secured, then stretch the band gently and loop it around the bundle until it sits snugly without excessive strain. For documents, place the band around the shorter dimension to hold pages together; for small parcels, loop the band around the package so pressure is evenly distributed. Replace bands that show cracks, loss of elasticity or surface stickiness to maintain reliable performance.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended use: suitable for light to medium tension tasks rather than heavy-duty fastening
• Quantity: 1000 g bulk pack for frequent use or multi-user environments
• Environmental exposure: avoid prolonged UV, heat or chemical contact to prolong service life
• Colour preference: red for visibility; consider neutral colours if aesthetics are important

Usage recommendations

Store the elastic bands in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and ozone sources. For best results, inspect bands before use and rotate through stock to minimise long-term degradation. Use multiple bands or higher-diameter bands for larger or heavier bundles to avoid overstretching.