Tri-Fold Blue Retention Bands: Fit and Use Guide
By Training Videos | UsingASPBatons | asp-usa.com | Published: 2026-10-28
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to install and use ASP Tri-Fold Blue Retention Bands to keep your restraints compact, secure, and ready for fast deployment.
Quick Answer
To use Tri-Fold Blue Retention Bands, compress your Tri-Fold restraint into its folded shape, slide a band over it, and position the molded ridges facing outward for quick removal. This keeps the restraint compact and ready for one-handed deployment.
Why Use Retention Bands?
Retention bands are not just for storage—they keep your Tri-Fold restraints in a consistent, compact shape so you can carry them in a pocket, glove compartment, or on a vest without them unfolding or snagging. The molded ridges on the band allow you to pull it off quickly when you need to apply the restraint.
The main trade-off is that the band adds a small step before application. If you skip the band, you risk the restraint unfolding at the wrong moment. With practice, removing the band becomes second nature.
Choosing the Right Band
Tri-Fold Blue Retention Bands come in packs of 10, so you can keep spares in your duty bag, vehicle, or locker. They are designed specifically for Tri-Fold restraints—using them on other styles may not provide a secure fit.
If you want to personalize your baton instead, a Band Cap (T Series, Button) adds a discreet touch of Gold, Silver, or Pink to the end of your ASP Talon Button Baton. That’s a separate accessory for a different purpose.
How to Install and Use Tri-Fold Blue Retention Bands
- Fold the restraint: Start with your Tri-Fold restraint completely unfolded. Fold it into its most compact configuration, aligning the cuffs and chain neatly. A properly folded restraint is easier to band and more comfortable to carry. If the restraint is not fully folded, the band will not sit flush and may slip off.
- Slide the band over the folded restraint: Hold the folded restraint with one hand. With the other, stretch the Blue Retention Band over one end and slide it toward the center. The band should cover the middle of the restraint, holding all folds together snugly. Do not overstretch the band—it should be snug but not deformed.
- Position the molded ridges outward: Rotate the band so the molded ridges face away from the restraint. This allows you to grip the ridge and pull the band off quickly when you need to deploy the restraint. If the ridges face inward, removal becomes harder and slower.
- Test the retention: Give the banded restraint a gentle shake or squeeze. The band should hold the restraint securely without slipping. If it moves, adjust the band or refold the restraint for a tighter fit. A loose band means the restraint could unfold prematurely in your pocket or vest.
- Practice removal: Before relying on the band in the field, practice removing it several times. Grip the molded ridge and pull sharply. With repetition, you will be able to remove the band in one motion. Speed comes from muscle memory—practice until it feels natural.
Product Details
- Tri-Fold Blue Retention Bands (10 Pack): Blue Bands compress and retain Tri-Fold restraints in their most compact, easily-stored configuration. This means your restraint stays folded and ready, whether it's in a pocket, glove compartment, or attached to a vest with a carabiner.
Tri-Fold Blue Retention Bands (10 Pack) - Band Cap (T Series, Button): Band Cap (T Series, Button) adds a discreet touch of Gold, Silver or Pink to the end of your baton. If you carry an ASP Talon Button Baton, this cap lets you personalize it subtly without affecting function.
Band Cap (T Series, Button)
