I made a major investment in Rubber Bands all 380! I volunteer in a church Asbury Park NJ. In their Clothes distribution program. I use the rubber bands to join the pairs of shoes together. Then I put the size on the heel with blue tape. We give out meals on Wed. and also include clothes and shoes. I also will be using the rubber bands to close plastic shoe boxes for a project Operation Christmas Child where kids will receive a box of health items and also fun things. The boxes go around the world under Samaritan's Purse. Sometimes it is the first gift that a child receives in their lives. I am very happy with the quality of the rubber bands.
I have been using Staples's #64 Rubber Bands (3 1/2” X 1/4“) for years. I use one to secure my 5 3/4” by 8 1/4“ Daily Appointment Book and for bundling envelopes which might contain statements utility bills letters greeting cards and the like. I must add that they usually remain intact for a number of years but I have noticed that some of mine have deteriorated rather quickly if used outside for several days. I definitely recommend this product.