These rubber bands do not get hard and break after a year if kept in gladware container. I tried a glass jar and had to toss them all. I like getting these rubber bands for our church supplies... it helps with binding offerong envelopes...helps with keeping crayons and markers in containers for Sunday school kids items. It helps with keeping each kids clothing and diaper bag going tobthe correct parent when they pick up nursery kiddos. It helos keep the kitchen utensils from rolling to the back of the commercial drawers we have in the kitchen. Plus it does help maintain hanging up clipped art for the teens ministry room without having holes in the walla everywhere.
Simple things in life that make life soooo much easier. Nice to have a rubber band that does not snap as soon as you stretch or twist it. On the other hand could be a "weapon" in my grandson's hands LOL
These rubber bands are a "staple" product that I use daily for business. Their flexibility elasticity and durability make them the best rubber band for combining books catalogs and marketing collateral for presentation to customers.