Lanyards & card holders – Lanyards and card holders are used for staff identification, conference badges, key cards and access passes. Selection depends on lanyard width and material, the fitting at the end – hook, clip or ring – the presence of a safety break, and whether the card holder is rigid, flexible, single or double sided and how it attaches to the lanyard.
When requesting a quotation, state the quantity, the lanyard width, the fitting type, the printing colours and the card format to be held, and attach a vector logo file. Widths, materials, fittings and print options are listed in the technical data.
Lanyards & card holders: procurement considerations
- Lanyard width: Wider bands carry more legible printing and sit more comfortably; narrower bands are cheaper per piece and suit short conference use.
- Safety break: A break-away clasp releases under pull and is strongly recommended wherever staff work near machinery or in housekeeping.
- Fitting type: Metal hooks, swivel clips and plastic buckles differ in how easily a badge or key card is detached and reattached during a shift.
- Card holder format: Match the holder to the card size and to whether the card has to be readable on both sides or swiped without removal.
Frequently asked questions about this category
Can lanyards be printed with a logo?
Yes, repeat printing along the band is standard. Please state the number of colours and whether printing is required on one or both sides.
Do the card holders work with hotel key cards?
Standard card formats fit the usual holders. Send the card dimensions to confirm the right holder before ordering.
