Product Questions

  • Which band is right for me?

    We were asked this so much that we created a page specifically for it. Check out the Which Band Is Right For Me product finder page.

  • What size are the bands? What are the levels of resistance bands?

    The majority of our bands are currently 41” when they are laid flat, we also offer 6’ Agility and 10’ Explosive for more mobility during sprinting and agility drills. To give you a better idea we’ve listed each band with its length, width, and resistance. | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | ...

  • How do I raise or lower the resistance?

    Towards the beginning, you may find it frustrating as you try to figure out how to position the bands and yourself in a way that is both comfortable and provides the right amount of resistance. Don’t get frustrated, with experience comes the ease of resistance maneuverability. There are several w...

  • What are some general tips to get me started?

    Start with a low resistance to acquaint yourself with the exercise and allow for adequate adaptation. Begin each set with the bands lightly stretched, providing minimal resistance. In order to maintain constant resistance for an optimal workout, do not release any repetition past this point of mi...

  • How far can you stretch the bands?

    They can safely be stretched up to 2.5 times their original length without causing any harm to the band. Though they will stretch further, we don’t recommend you do this as a safety and durability precaution. Please refer to the Technical Stretch/Force Data Chart to see how much resistance each ...

  • How long should the bands last?

    This depends on several variables: How often you use the bands How hard you use them How far you regularly stretch them The band size Under normal conditions, which we estimate as an hour workout three times a week with medium intensity, the lighter bands (Light, Medium, Heavy) should last aroun...

  • Why is my band a different color than the one online?

    We periodically change band colors in order to respond to our customers’ demands. Please let us know if you want to exchange your bands for a different color and we will do the best we can to accommodate.

  • What can I do for maintenance on my bands?

    Just keep them out of direct sunlight for extended periods of time; keep them dry and store them properly; don’t stretch them more than 2.5 times their original length, and don’t let them come in contact with rough surfaces (i.e. asphalt, sharp posts, children with scissors).

  • My bands are covered with white powder. Are they safe to use?

    They are talcum powder which coats the resistance bands to prevent them from sticking during shipment. You can hand wash the bands with warm soapy water. Hang them dry in the open air and keep them away from direct sunlight. Make sure they are properly dry before using them.

  • How do I clean my bands?

    Rubberbanditz bands should be hand washed in a bucket of warm water and non-abrasive cleaning products. Hang them dry and do not place them in direct sunlight. Make sure they are completely dry before the next use.

  • What should I do if my bands smell bad?

    We love the smell of rubber in the morning, smells like victory! But if you don't love it, try washing the bands with warm soapy water, or rubbing mint, vanilla, even cinnamon on the bands to mask the smell.

  • What should I do if the bands are starting to peel or there's a cut in it?

    Rubberbanditz bands are made through a layering process (thin strand of latex spooled) instead of one solid molded latex. The result is higher quality with the layering process - longer durability, smoother increase in resistance as the band is stretched (i.e. better user experience). With frict...

  • Are the bands safe for people with latex allergies?

    Our natural rubber latex is over 99.998% free of soluble proteins (latex allergens). Effects of use by people with latex sensitivity is unknown and not recommended.

  • Where are your products made?

    Rubberbanditz bands are made in Sri Lanka. Our head office is in Los Angeles, California USA.

  • What is the best sand to use for Rubberbanditz Workout Sandbag?

    Even after filling all the filler bags, I can only get 75% of the advertised weight of the workout sandbag. Why? There are a number of different types of sand. Play sand is common but is not particularly dense. Zircon is the heaviest type of sand, followed by Chromite. Zircon is 98% heavier than ...