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Turn Fold Over Elastic Into a High-Profit School Sports Fundraiser

Help teams, booster clubs, and school groups create easy-to-sell hair tie fundraisers using fold over elastic in team colors. Low cost, simple to make, and perfect for game day spirit wear.

Low Cost to Make Easy to Sell Team Color Ready High Margin Product
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Why Hair Tie Fundraisers Work

  • Affordable enough for impulse buys at games and events
  • Useful for athletes, students, parents, and fans
  • Easy to make in bulk with minimal tools
  • Perfect for school colors and sport-specific bundles

How the Fundraiser Works

Teams buy fold over elastic in school colors, turn it into hair ties, and sell them at games, meets, booster events, school lunches, and community fundraisers.

What You Need

  • Fold over elastic in your school or team colors
  • Scissors or a rotary cutter
  • A measuring guide for consistent cuts
  • Players, parents, or volunteers to tie and package
  • Simple signs, baskets, or display jars for selling

How to Make Hair Ties

  1. Cut fold over elastic into 8 to 10 inch strips
  2. Fold at the center crease
  3. Tie a simple knot near the ends
  4. Pull tight and adjust the loop size
  5. Sort by color and bundle for easy selling

Choose the Best Elastic for Team Hair Ties

Offer fundraiser-ready fold over elastic in the widths that work best for sports, spirit wear, and school color bundles.

5/8" Elastic

15mm
A classic, lightweight hair tie size
  • Soft and versatile
  • Great for everyday school wear
  • Easy to tie and package quickly
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3/4" Elastic

20mm
Best all-around choice for fundraisers
  • More visible team color impact
  • Popular for sports teams
  • Excellent balance of comfort and style
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1" Elastic

25mm
A bold look for standout spirit styles
  • Big visual impact
  • Great for statement hair ties
  • Works well in premium bundles
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Simple Fundraiser Math

Fold over elastic hair ties are inexpensive to make and easy to sell in volume, which means strong margins for teams, clubs, and booster groups.

$0.10–$0.30 Approximate cost per tie
$1–$3 Common selling price
High Margin Excellent fundraiser potential

Where Teams Can Sell

The best fundraiser products are the ones that can be sold again and again with very little setup.

Best Selling Locations

  • Football games and concession areas
  • Volleyball matches and basketball games
  • Track meets, cheer events, and tournaments
  • Lunch tables and school spirit days
  • Community events and booster club tables

Best-Selling Ideas

  • Single-color school spirit hair ties
  • Two-tone home and away combinations
  • Sport-themed bundles for teams and fans
  • Game day packs with matching colors
  • Limited edition rivalry or playoff colors

Why Buy Your Elastic Here

Make it easy for schools and organizers to choose your elastic as the go-to option for fundraising projects.

Built for Fundraiser Success

  • Available in bold school and team colors
  • Easy to cut, tie, and package
  • Suitable for students, parents, and booster groups
  • Works for small teams or large bulk fundraising runs

Perfect for Sports Programs

  • Volleyball
  • Track & Field
  • Softball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Basketball

Frequently Asked Questions

Answer the common questions teams and organizers may have before ordering.

How much elastic do we need?

That depends on your sales goals, but fold over elastic goes a long way. A single bulk roll can produce a large number of finished hair ties for fundraising.

What size is best for hair tie fundraisers?

3/4" fold over elastic is often the best all-around choice because it shows off school colors well and still ties easily. 5/8" is a classic option, and 1" creates a bolder look.

Can we match our school colors?

Yes. Offer color combinations that coordinate with your team, school, or booster club for a more personalized fundraiser.

Are these easy for students to make?

Yes. Hair ties made from fold over elastic are one of the simplest products to assemble, making them ideal for student groups and volunteer fundraiser nights.

Help Teams Raise More with Fold Over Elastic

Stock up on fundraiser-ready fold over elastic in school colors and give teams a simple product they can make fast, sell easily, and profit from quickly.

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Fundraiser hair tie elastic for schools, sports teams, booster clubs, and student groups.

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