How to Get a Sample of Our Products: A Guide for Our Future Partners

At RuBands, we are incredibly confident in the superior quality, durability, and performance of our products. We can write about our advanced manufacturing process, we can provide detailed technical specifications, and we can show you the data from our rigorous testing. But we believe that the ultimate proof of quality is not something you can read; it is something you must experience for yourself. There is no substitute for holding a product in your own hand, for feeling its strength and its elasticity, and for testing it in your own real-world application. This is why we have a clear and straightforward process for providing a product sample to prospective business partners.

We see a sample request not as a cost, but as an investment in a potential long-term relationship. It is the first step in a journey of partnership, an opportunity for us to prove that our brand promise of excellence is a tangible reality. While we do receive a large volume of requests and cannot provide free samples to everyone for casual use, we are always eager to provide samples to legitimate businesses, distributors, and organizations who are considering our products for their operations. This guide will walk you through the simple process of requesting a sample.

Who is Eligible for a Product Sample?

Our sampling program is designed for professional and business-to-business (B2B) evaluation. We are happy to provide samples to:

Potential Distributors and Wholesalers: If you are a distributor of office, industrial, or agricultural supplies and are considering adding the RuBands line to your catalog, we are eager to send you a sample pack.
High-Volume Business End-Users: If your company or organization is a high-volume user of rubber bands (e.g., in a large mailroom, a packaging facility, or a factory) and you are looking to source a higher-quality product, you are a perfect candidate for our sampling program.
Businesses with Custom Needs: If you are an engineer or a product designer who requires a specific type of band for your own product and you want to evaluate our quality and material properties, we are happy to provide samples of our relevant standard products for your initial testing.

Please note that our current sampling program is generally focused on our business and professional partners. We are typically not able to fulfill requests for samples for individual use or for small craft projects.

How to Make a Sample Request: A Step-by-Step Process

We have made the process as simple and as efficient as possible.

Step 1: Identify the Products You Want to Test

The first step is to have a clear idea of which products are most relevant to your needs. We encourage you to browse our online product catalog first. It is helpful if you can identify:

The Specific Size(s) You Need: If you are looking to match a band you are currently using, try to identify its standard size number (e.g., #33, #64). If you are unsure, you can follow our detailed guide on how to measure a rubber band to determine its flat length and cut width.
The Type or Grade of Band: Do you need a standard natural rubber band, a colored band, a heavy-duty industrial band, or one of our specialty products like our food-grade or All-Weather EPDM bands?

Having this information ready will make the process much smoother.

Step 2: Contact Our Sales and Support Team

The best way to initiate a sample request is to get in touch with our dedicated team.

Use Our Online Form: The most efficient method is to navigate to the “Contact Us” or “Business Inquiries” section of our website. We have a specific form for sample requests where you can provide your company information, your shipping address, and the details of the products you are interested in.
Call Us Directly: You are also welcome to call our main business line and ask to speak with a sales representative.

Step 3: The Consultation

A sample request is often the beginning of a conversation. A member of our team will likely reach out to you to have a brief discussion about your needs. This is a valuable part of the process.

The Goal: Our goal is to make sure we are sending you the *right* samples. By having a quick conversation about your specific application, we can use our expertise to ensure the samples we send are a perfect match for your needs, and we may even be able to suggest a better solution that you had not considered.

Step 4: Shipping and Evaluation

Once we have confirmed the details, we will assemble and ship your personalized sample pack, typically within a few business days. We encourage you to put the samples to a real-world test in your own environment. Stretch them, use them, compare them directly against the product you are currently using. We are confident that you will feel the difference in quality immediately.

Considering a “Trial Order”

For some applications, a few individual sample bands may not be enough for a full evaluation, especially if you need to test them in a high-speed automated machine. In these cases, we may recommend a trial order. This involves purchasing a single unit (e.g., a 1-pound box or a 5-pound case) of the product at a special, reduced price for the purpose of a large-scale test. This is often the best way to conduct a thorough evaluation for a critical industrial application.

Conclusion: Experience the Quality First-Hand

We believe that our products are their own best salespeople. Our open and professional sampling program is a testament to our confidence and our commitment to building trust-based relationships with our future partners. We don’t want to just tell you that our products are better; we want to prove it. If you are a professional user who is serious about quality, we invite you to start the conversation and to submit a sample request today. We are excited for you to experience the RuBands difference for yourself.