Common Types of Lanyards - By: J. Mathew

Lanyards are cords or straps that are worn around the neck for holding and displaying identification cards. Lanyards have gained popularity over the recent years due to rise in security concerns. They are used in schools, corporate sector, government agencies and so on. Various types of lanyards are available in the market. To name a few, there are beaded lanyards, woven lanyards, custom lanyards, breakaway and non breakaway lanyards.

Beaded lanyards

Beaded lanyards are basically used to hold ID cards. They are very ornamentally designed and are therefore sometimes considered to be a piece of jewelry. There is a vast array of beaded lanyards varying in length, color and material. One of the trendiest beaded lanyards is the metallic lanyard having an electro-static steel beaded neck chain. These lanyards are in high demand among women. Beaded lanyards are largely worn by teachers, nurses and women in the corporate world. Different kinds of beads are used in the making of these lanyards ranging from glass beads to seed beads to crystal beads. Lanyards thus vary in cost depending upon the material used.

Woven Lanyards

Woven lanyards are known for their durability. The range of woven lanyards is remarkable. If one has a break away flat woven lanyard with O-Ring, the other consists of a non breakaway lanyard with a bulldog clip attachment. The precision, with which woven lanyards are made, makes them suitable for workplaces. These lanyards are long lasting and do not fade away with time. They are perfect from the point of view of security and are ideal for schools and companies where identification badges are required. They give a professional touch to the employees of any company and thus leave a good impact on viewers.

Breakaway Lanyards and Non Breakaway Lanyards

These lanyards are usually made up of a plastic adjustable cord. The cord has a peculiar knot which is used for holding things. Non breakaway lanyards are stiff and generally non elastic in nature. On the other hand, breakaway lanyards are quite elastic. In the case of breakaway lanyards, the two pieces of lanyard can be separated easily when force is applied. This is a safety feature for circumstances where your lanyard could catch on something.

Custom Lanyards

A great way to promote your brand is to print your brand name or logo on your lanyard. Custom lanyards are usually made up of flat cotton, nylon and polyester. They can be customized according to your specific needs. The process of printing acts as a major criterion for deciding the type of material to be used for printing. For example, if you are using screen printing process, then it is best to go for cotton and nylon based lanyards. Similarly, for hot stamping, polyester is the best choice in comparison to rest of the materials available in the market.