Guide
How to choose a lanyard.
There is no single best lanyard. Start from your artwork, how the lanyards will be used, or the material you want, and the choice narrows quickly.
1. Start from your artwork
A logo in one or two solid colours suits screen printing. Gradients, photographs and colourful backgrounds suit full-colour printing. Bold lettering and simple shapes can be woven into the fabric for a textile finish.
2. Think about how they will be used
| If you need | Consider |
|---|---|
| Everyday staff ID | Logo-printed or woven lanyards with a safety break, and a rigid or enclosed badge holder. Lanyards for business |
| A conference or event | Full-colour or logo-printed lanyards, with flexible wallets for printed passes. Lanyards for events |
| Schools and colour coding | Plain or pre-printed role lanyards in different colours, with the break arrangement your school specifies. Lanyards for schools |
| Visitors and contractors | Pre-printed role wording such as Visitor or Contractor, in a colour that stands out. Visitor identification |
| Cards shown to readers often | A badge reel, or a lanyard with an integrated reel. Badge reels |
3. Choose a material
Polyester is the everyday choice. Nylon has a smoother, glossier finish. Recycled polyester and bamboo fibre suit briefs that specify alternative materials; tell us if you need documentation. PVC offers a wipe-clean, non-fabric surface.
4. Finish with fittings
Choose how the lanyard connects to the badge: a trigger clip suits most holders, and a split ring suits keys. Decide whether you need a safety break, a detachable buckle, or both. The fittings guide explains the difference.
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