We needed these to attach pens to small notebooks before tying a ribbon over it. The rubber bands held the pens well did not slide from the position and did not snap while stretching over the five inch base of the notebook. They were also thin and discreet beneath the ribbon we added.
They were just fine for the project I needed them for..... These are the ones I would use when working at Staples for 20 years. Yes I would recommend them.