When you order custom printed lanyards, you are opting for greater versatility than you would get with most promotional products. When you create your order, you will need to choose which lanyard attachments you’ll need. It’s important to keep in mind what you are ordering the lanyards for – is it a trade show, event, conference or something else?
At Just Lanyards, the attachments you can order include simple safeguarding solutions and resources to quickly identify guests and visitors. In this post, we will look at some of the best attachments for your printed lanyards.
Thinking about purpose
The function of a lanyard is generally to carry something in a secure, convenient place. You can have a beautiful printed lanyard with text or your own custom designs, which looks fantastic in itself. Choose between a double or single ended lanyard and specify the width of the strap to your preference. These choices are important in relation to the attachment(s) you choose as they will determine what is possible.
Once you have chosen your text or custom print for the strap, you need to choose the clip attachment. Your choices are:
- Thumb trigger clip
- Metal oval hook
- Metal swivel hook
- Metal lobster hook
- Wide metal alloy hook
- Split ring
- Carabiner hook
- Metal crocodile clip
- Phone/USB loop
These different options offer different functionality, strength and durability. So the question of which is the ‘best’ clip attachment really comes down to what you need it for. If you need strength and security, the split ring can be excellent, but if you want greater ease of use then the lobster hook or the metal swivel hook might be a better fit. The choice is yours.
You can also choose whether to have a quick-release buckle added for extra ease of use. Then you move on to selecting your badge attachment.
Badge attachment types
There are various badge attachments to choose from, all designed for slightly different purposes:
- Enclosed slider badge holder: this silicon holder will contain and display a small card and attaches easily to the lanyard.
- Open faced badge holder: more rigid in design, simply slide your ID card (or another card type) into the holder and it will be visible as it hangs from the lanyard. Available in portrait or landscape format
- Clear closed face badge holder: these small plastic wallets allow you to slide your ID card or ticket inside to have it on display and protect it from the elements. Available in portrait or landscape.
- Soft flexi badge holder: these are like the clear closed face holder but they come in a range of sizes.
Again, the option that is best for you will depend on your needs. Think about what you need to display on your lanyard and what sort of protection it might need when worn.
Lanyard card holders are important for security and also bring various other benefits to workplaces and event spaces. Whether this is your first time using a lanyard product or you are simply looking for a new supplier, Just Lanyards has a solution that will work for you.
Special attachments
If you are looking for something beyond the basic badge/cardholder for your lanyard, we have some special attachments for you to consider.
Antibacterial hand sanitisers
In an era where cleanliness has become essential in protecting ourselves and others against disease, carrying a personal hand sanitiser with you is very helpful. These attachments allow you to have one to hand as it hangs from your lanyard so you will never find yourself without sanitiser in the workplace or at an event.
We have a wide range of sanitisers to choose from. They are medium-sized and come with the following clip types:
- Crocodile clip
- Ski reel
- Carabiner clip
They come in a range of designs and colours so you can choose one that complements the look of your lanyard. It will hang alongside your ID badge holder or on its own and offer you a solution to sanitise your hands whenever you need to.
Ski pass printed badge reels
If you have a set of ID badges or intend to print a bulk run of name passes, a badge reel that complements the style of your lanyards could be a great option. These enable staff or guests to display name badges and entry cards in a greater range of situations with an extended reach.
There are many designs to choose from with a custom printing option. They make an excellent addition to a work uniform and pair brilliantly with the different types of lanyards and badge holders. The use of badges will be quick and easy with one of our badge reels and the durable materials make them suitable for a wide range of environments. The retractable mechanisms are highly durable so you can put your faith in them for the long haul.
Choosing what’s best for you
At Just Lanyards, our aim is to enable you to design your own custom printed lanyards that fulfil your needs. Our attachments facilitate versatility in both function and aesthetic, so the concept of which attachments are ‘best’ is highly subjective.
We can guarantee that all our attachments are of the highest quality, built to last and perform their function perfectly. It is down to you to consider what your needs are from your lanyard. Things to consider include:
- Do you need to be able to attach/detach your attachments regularly?
- Will a retractable cord be helpful in using your lanyard day-to-day?
- Will the lanyard be subjected to wet environments that require protection for the ID or entry card?
- Would the inclusion of a hand sanitiser be beneficial for your staff?
Knowing the answers to those questions will help you decide on the best attachments for your printed lanyards. Whatever choices you make, you will enjoy free delivery when you order from Just Lanyards. If you would like to explore how it works, head over to design your lanyards.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us and our friendly team will be able to answer.