Lanyards have many different uses within the corporate world, being used to hold and display anything from nametags to key chains. Lanyards come in different sizes, colors and can be printed with company information, left plain or purchased with “stock” words or phrases emblazoned on them. It is important for businesses to invest in high quality lanyards, as it is important for them to be able to stand up against everyday wear and tear.
Breakaway Lanyards
This specific type of lanyard comes equipped with a double breakaway attachment that releases your lanyard from around your neck in case of attack or accident. These lanyards are great for employees that work in high-risk environments such as psychiatric wards, high-risk group homes, or plants in which heavy machinery is used.
Breakaways lanyards are typically sold in a 15 mm length and come with a durable and efficient metal trigger clip but they are also sold in a plastic J-clip model, which is sufficient for lower-risk situations.
Retractable Lanyards
Retractable lanyards are typically used in conjunction with an employee swipe card or badge. The beauty of this lanyard is the fact that it can be stretched out when in use but retracted when not in use, so that is close to the body and therefore safe from loss or theft.
A retractable lanyard is one in which the lanyard itself is attached to a retractable card reel. The card reel does the actual work but the lanyard itself must be durable and high quality in order to withstand the stress put on it by regular stretching and retracting motions.
Woven Lanyards
These are the highest quality lanyards available on the market and are designed to stay in great condition over a long period, even with consistent daily use. Unlike the polyester lanyards that are used for short-term events such as conferences, trainings and campus visits, woven lanyards are crafted with a unique “knit” style that makes them extremely durable and long lasting.
Screen Print Lanyards
Screen print lanyards are the perfect choice when it comes to printing designs on lanyards for major events or promotions. These lanyards can be printed on both sides with the logo, motto, or company information of your choice, which allows for optimal visibility at all times.
Screen print lanyards come in all sizes (i.e. anywhere from 10mm-25mm) and colors. They cost a good deal less than woven or other specialty lanyards and can be printed in bulk at very affordable rates. They are made of polyester material, which makes them a highly cost effective means of corporate branding.
Dye-Sub Lanyards
These lanyards are the best choice for those who wish to create complex designs or logos on their lanyards. The dye-sub process that is used during printing protects against your design wearing or rubbing off with use, as may happen with regular screen print lanyards over time. Many corporations that wish to make their lanyards stand out about the rest will use this printing process in order to make sure that the fine details of their logos will stand out strong in the eyes of viewers and will endure the everyday wear and tear that is inevitable.
Stock Lanyards
Many organizations use stock lanyards for special events and situations. For instance, two of the most popular stock lanyards available today are the “staff” and “visitor” lanyards. These two stock printed words can be used by a wide range of businesses on-site, at conferences or at special events without having to pay the extra expense of emblazoning a corporate logo on every lanyard.
Conclusion
Lanyards serve a number of purposes and they are used by a wide range of organizations across every field. Investing in the type of lanyard that will best serve your purposes is a wise move that only requires a little bit of research. Lanyards are a cost-effective means to promote your business, cause or promotion, while serving the dual purpose of providing an important identification or card-carrying aid.
