Alliance Rubber Company: America's Last Rubber Band Manufacturer

In an era where almost everything is imported, one factory in Hot Springs, Arkansas is still making rubber bands the American way. Alliance Rubber Company is the last rubber band manufacturer in the United States, and they have been at it since 1923.

As the exclusive online distributor for Alliance, BulkRubberBands.com ships their products directly to businesses across America. Here is the story behind the company and why it matters for your business.

A Century of American Manufacturing

Alliance Rubber was founded in 1923 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. For over 100 years, they have manufactured rubber bands in the same community, employing generations of local workers. While competitor after competitor moved production overseas to cut costs, Alliance stayed put.

Today, every rubber band that leaves their factory is made from start to finish in Arkansas. The raw rubber arrives, gets compounded, extruded, cured, and packaged all under one roof. There is no assembly in one country and packaging in another. It is all American, all the way through.

Why Being the Last Manufacturer Matters

When Alliance's competitors closed their US factories, they left behind a market flooded with imports of inconsistent quality. Businesses that need reliable, correctly-sized rubber bands now have a choice: roll the dice on imports, or buy from the one company still making them here.

Here is what that means in practical terms:

• Quality control. Alliance controls every step of production. When you order #64 rubber bands, they measure 3-1/2" x 1/4" every time. Imported bands frequently vary from stated dimensions.
• Supply chain reliability. No container ships. No customs delays. No port congestion. Orders ship from Arkansas via domestic carriers.
• FDA food-grade compliance. Alliance manufactures to FDA food-contact standards. This is essential for businesses in agriculture and food service where grocery retailers audit suppliers.
• Tariff protection. Domestic manufacturing means no exposure to import tariffs that can change costs overnight.

The Product Lines

Alliance produces several product lines, each designed for different applications:

Advantage (Natural Crepe)

The workhorse line. Advantage rubber bands are made from natural crepe rubber and come in every standard size from #8 through #117B. Available in 10lb, 25lb, and 50lb bulk cases. This is what most businesses order for everyday use.

Sterling (Natural Crepe)

A premium natural rubber compound that offers improved elasticity and longer shelf life. Sterling bands are ideal for businesses that store inventory and need bands that will not dry out or crack.

Pale Crepe Gold

The highest-grade natural rubber band Alliance makes. Pale Crepe Gold bands have the best stretch, snap-back, and longevity. Used in applications where performance matters more than cost.

Non-Latex (Cyan and Orange)

Synthetic rubber bands for workplaces with latex allergy concerns. Available in cyan blue and orange for easy visual identification. See our #33 Non-Latex and #64 Non-Latex options.

Red Packer Bands

Heavy-duty red rubber bands designed for produce packing and industrial applications. Used by farms and packing houses across the country for bundling asparagus, broccoli, green onions, and other produce. Available in sizes like #170 and #172.

SuperSize Bands

Extra-large rubber bands measuring 12" to 17" in length. Used for bundling oversized items, securing lids, and warehouse applications. See the 12-inch and 17-inch options.

Pallet Bands

Giant rubber bands designed for securing items on pallets during shipping and warehouse storage. Available in 84-inch, 92-inch, and 112-inch lengths.

Buying Factory-Direct Through BulkRubberBands.com

We are Alliance's exclusive online distributor. When you order from BulkRubberBands.com, your rubber bands ship directly from the factory in Hot Springs. There is no warehouse, no middleman, and no distributor markup between you and the manufacturer.

Whether you need a single 10lb case of #33s for your office or hundreds of cases for a packing house operation, we handle it. For large orders, use our wholesale pricing request form to get volume pricing.

Browse all available sizes on our rubber band size chart, or explore by industry: office, warehouse, agriculture, healthcare, and food service.