An upbeat and inquisitive 'What's a loom band then, eh kids?' would neither convey my bewilderment or my deep well of sadness. Human adults around the world are creating and wearing clothes made ...

Everybody's talking about loom bands, the most popular playground craze of all time (yes, even bigger than conkers – get with the programme!). Kids try to out-do each other with their finger ...

Now the kids have gone loopy for loom bands – the new must-have toy. These are tiny coloured rubber bands that the kids use their fingers, forks or a plastic device called a loom to craft into ...

Loom bands - they're the tiny colourful rubber bands that have become a massive craze around the world. Boys and girls are spending hours weaving them into everything from bracelets to skipping ropes.

The Rainbow Loom rubber-band bracelets are incredibly popular right now, said Brad Riepe, manager of Michaels craft store in West Fargo. They're a hit with both girls and boys ages 7 through early ...