A lanyard is a cord, strap or chain worn around the neck to carry frequently used items like keys, ID cards, name badges, pens, tools, access passes or other small accessories. Popular lanyards are polyester lanyards, nylon lanyards, heat transfer printed lanyards, tubular lanyards, woven lanyards, medal lanyards, id card lanyards, etc.
Lanyards have so many useful applications in workplaces, events, hobbies, and everyday organizational tasks.
- Identification：Lanyards are commonly used to display ID cards, name tags, access passes or staff badges for easy visual identification.
- Promotion：Branded lanyards imprinted with a company name, logo or message are often given away as promotional merchandise to raise brand visibility.
- Visits or exhibitions: When we visit a company, participate in an event or exhibition, the organizer will issue some visitor badges to visitors and hang them around their necks for convenient and effective management.
- Tool organization: Lanyards are useful for organizing tools, classroom supplies, tradeshow handouts or hobby accessories.
- Convenience: Lanyards allow frequently used items like keys, tools, pens or other small accessories to be kept close at hand around the neck. Lanyards are a simple solution for organizing and carrying essential everyday carry items.
- Attachment: There are several options for attaching items to lanyards including lobster claws, swivel hooks, through-slits, inner slots, bulldog clips and custom attachments. These various attachments allow lanyards to hold ID cards, tools, usb drives, whistles, pens or other accessories with or without holes, slits or loops. Lanyards provide a flexible and secure way to carry items around the neck.
Common accessories for lanyards include:
- ID card holders — Plastic pouches or rigid sleeves for attaching and displaying ID cards, access passes, name tags or licenses on the lanyard. ID holders help protect cards from damage or loss while still keeping them visible.
- Metal hooks — Lobster claw hooks and swivel hooks are frequently used to securely attach items with holes or clips, like keys or whistles, to lanyards. Most standard lanyards come with attached metal hooks for versatility.
- Split rings — Provide an attachment point for multiple items on one lanyard or allow keys/keychains to rotate freely. Many people use split rings to organize and display groups of keys on a lanyard.
- badge reels — Retractable badge reels clipped onto lanyards allow ID cards or small tools to be pulled up for access and then retract back onto the lanyard to keep them neatly contained when not needed. Badge reels provide easy extension and retraction.
- Carabiners — Spring-loaded metal clips, also known as D‑rings, provide a secure closure to quickly and removably attach tools, water bottles or other items with straps or loops to lanyards. Carabiners allow fast attachment and detachment as needed.
- Pouches — Small pouches made of fabric, vinyl or mesh can be permanently or detachably affixed to lanyards to store and organize pens, usb drives, earbuds or other loose items. Pouches provide enclosed secure storage space on the lanyard.
- Slides — Adjustable plastic slides allow the lanyard cord to be made shorter or longer for proper fit and comfort. Slides help customize lanyard sizing to different needs and usages.
- Breakaway connectors — Special breakaway clasps or magnetic connectors attach the lanyard ends but will disconnect with strong force to prevent choking in case the lanyard gets caught or snagged. Breakaway connectors provide an important safety mechanism.
- Reflective tape — For high-visibility needs, reflective tape can be applied to lanyards, especially alongside access cards or name tags. Reflective tape helps improve visibility of the lanyard and attached items in areas with low lighting or at night.
The production process of lanyard
Design->Material Sourcing ->Cutting ->Edging -> Imprinting -> Hardware Application -> Product Finishing -> Packaging & Shipping
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