MADE TO LAST: Simply toss your Gimme Bands in the washer and dryer to shrink them back to their original size. It also removes hair oils that build up in the band, helping your band feel fresh and new!. HAIR PROTECTION: No snagging and easy to remove. GIMME Bands are intentionally thicker in diameter to prevent hair pulling with removal and adjustments, thus keeping your hair healthier. STRONG YET GENTLE GRIP: The elastic in GIMME Bands is optimized for grip while providing the perfect balance between firmness and gentleness. GIMME Bands are well known for being not too strong, yet not too gentle. STRONGEST & LONGEST HOLD: GIMME Bands can withstand up to 70 lbs. of pressure. Standard elastics break with an average of 8 lbs. of pressure. GIMME Bands provide all-day firm ponytails while preventing damage to hair. They have been tested and approved for strenuous activities such as HIIT workouts, half-marathons, extreme sports, and more. THE GIMME BANDS DIFFERENCE: GIMME Bands retain their elasticity through GIMME's patented material design. Each GIMME band is composed of hundreds of microfiber elastics that work together to spread tension and eliminate dents. These key benefits have allowed us to become the top-seller in thick hairbands and a frequent best-seller in hairbands overall. Check out our hundreds of reviews on to know why.