A lanyard is a strap or cord that is worn around the neck to hold important accessories, including ID badge, keys, whistle or other small items. Lanyards are seen almost everywhere, including schools, businesses, hospital, special events and many recreational activities. They can also be used as a way to advertise with a name or customized logo printed on it. They come in many colors and types with different kinds of hardware attached to them with various clips at the bottom. Lanyards can be made of cotton, nylon, cord or polyester twill.
Custom lanyards make it very convenient for employees as well as visitors of a company to follow any policies that mandate use of ID’s. There are some companies who have strict security that requires immediate identification and there is no better way to show your ID and have your picture and face matched. Lanyards help to facilitate traffic in as well as out of entrances and exits of a company or building and provides a sense of security for everyone.
Three basic types of lanyards are custom printed, stock and beaded.
~Custom Printed Lanyards
Custom lanyards can be screen, dye-sub or woven, with screen lanyards being the most popular. These lanyards can be custom printed to meet any specific requirement. The screen is most cost effective and can be printed on both sides; the dye-sub is most durable and perfect for colorful detail logos; and the woven is a unique knitted style and suited for more basic designs.
~Stock lanyards.
These lanyards are popular for events and can be clip, retractable or breakaway style. They come in many lengths and colors. The clips are great for being able to replace tags easily and quickly. The breakaway style allows you to be able to remove items and put them back on with ease.
~Beaded lanyards.
This lanyard is sometimes referred to as ID card or badge neck chains. A beaded lanyard is durable and strong. They come in both metal and plastic. The lanyard comes in many different lengths. All beaded lanyards, whether metal or plastic, come with a metal connector piece. They are made in various colors and lengths.