As is known to all, lanyards provide a perfect solution to many of your business needs. Whether they are given away at events as souvenirs or used as a vital tool to keep ID cards visible and secure. They have become an essential part of business operations around the world.
Making your own lanyards is a fun activity that almost anyone can master. When you create your own lanyards, you’ll have complete control over the colour, design, size and extra features. This is perfect if you need to customise your lanyard for a specific purpose.
The first thing to consider would be the purpose you intend for your lanyards. What sort of conditions will they be exposed to? Have they intended for more industrial applications or alternatively more comfort orientated environments such as souvenirs at an event? Each use case will lead to a different type of fabric choice and construction.
If you intend the lanyard for industrial applications then it would be sensible to opt for a heavy duty material that is strong and durable such as Nylon lanyards.
If you are working to a smaller budget but are aiming for comfort then polyester lanyards would suit you best. Polyester also gives you the added advantage of choosing between a tubular and woven construction.
If you are looking for a really lightweight breathable lanyard that gives the wearer absolute comfort then cotton lanyards will be your choice.
Lanyards Width
This may seem an odd choice to be presented with but Lanyards come in multiple widths that you will have to decide upon. If your intention is to have custom artwork such as your company’s logo or some form of text on your custom lanyards then you might be inclined to opt for a wider width. This ensures your branding will be clearer and gets the proper exposure it deserves. However, if the print is only important to the wearer and you’d like the lanyard to be a little more discreet then it might be better to go for a narrower width or even a tubular shape lanyard.
The standard lanyard width we made are 10mm, 15mm, 20mm and 25mm.
Lanyards Print Methods
- Silk screen printing
Silk screen printing is optimal for different promotional lanyard. To start with, we will create the printing frame for each color in your design. The frame is placed on the lanyards, and lanyards are colored with the help of a scraper. - Dye sublimation
Sublimation is great and commonly used process that allows for vivid, full color, all-over prints. All of the design elements including the team logo, patterns, colors, and numbers all become a part of the lanyard. - Woven process
Woven method is alike to weaving. It is a widely used method of textile production. The logos are also in the custom lanyard, and batterly, they will be not fade and disappeared.
Lanyards Color
Colour schemes are important because they set the tone of your product or brand. If you are looking for a more subtle and professional feel then you may opt for a simple two-tone design that gives your logo a strong visibility without being too flamboyant. However, if your intention is to make passers-by take immediate notice of people wearing your lanyard then you may opt for a vibrant multi-colored approach. You may also want to consider whether your company has an identifiable color scheme that upon seeing people immediately know which company it represents. If this is the case then make sure you use those colors that people know you for.
Lanyards Accessory Options
The choices of attachment options are endless, and this is where you will have to examine what your lanyards are to be used for even further.
Will the wearers of your custom lanyards need a keyring, ID card or cell phone string attachment?
Do you want metal or plastic attachment? Obviously, metal fasteners tend to last longer, but they’re also heavier for the wearer.
Is there a safety element that you need to consider? If this is the case you may want to incorporate a quick release function, believe the safety breakaway lanyard is the obvious choice for you.
Are your custom lanyards going to be used by adults and children alike? If they are then you could make them adjustable so that the lanyard length can be easily adapted to suit different people.
Final Choice to Create Your Own Lanyards
Hopefully, these pointers will help you consider your options in more depth. However, remember that you are not alone in this decision you can always ask us for advice. Just make contact with us, explain the intended purpose of the lanyards and who you expect to be wearing them. We will be able to give you expert advice on the best possible solution to your custom lanyards.
