Badge Lanyards Serve Both Security And Marketing Needs

Badge lanyards? We don’t need no stinkin’ badge lanyards!



OK, so that’s a paraphrase of a line often misquoted from "Treasure of the Sierra Madre." (Look it up!) But the fact remains that’s not an uncommon response to the idea of badge lanyards in the workplace. In many cases, people just don’t realize how much more convenient such lanyards can make their work life.



As more and more workplaces, schools and public buildings have become increasingly concerned with security, they have implemented requirements that visitors, students, staff and vendors carry identification with them at all times. While there are several ways to do so, badge lanyards are among the most convenient, versatile methods.



Badge lanyards derive their name from the I.D. badges attached to holders (usually plastic) at the end of them. The sheer usefulness of badge lanyards make them a valuable addition to just about any workplace.



Certainly, there are other ways to carry I.D. badges. Clip-on badge holders are available, but they can be easily knocked loose and lost. Pin-back badge holders offer a more secure attachment, but make holes in clothing, something many people find unacceptable. Badge lanyards are an easy, secure way to carry I.D. documents.



Badge lanyards keep I.D. cards at an easily visible level. They also are versatile in the sense that they can hold items other than just I.D. badges. With the proper attachments, badge lanyards can hold USB drives, pens, flashlights or other small items conveniently close at hand. They hold the attached items securely and keep the wearers’ hands free for job tasks. In addition, they eliminate the need for wearers to fumble with pockets, wallets, purses or briefcases in order to show their I.D. badges.



Badge lanyards can make a contribution to enhanced workplace security. They make it easy for security staff to quickly see who belongs in a specific work area by viewing the employees’ I.D. badges. That enables security officers to react quickly to any potential threats from outsiders in the workplace.



Any kind of lanyards can be turned into badge lanyards just by adding plastic badge holders to the ends of the lanyards. Blank lanyards are the most economical choice for badge lanyards. Most organizations, however, choose to have custom lanyards printed with a logo, company name, school mascot or other identifier.



Custom badge lanyards can be an excellent, subtle marketing tool as well. Badge lanyards custom-printed with an organizations name, advertising slogan or logo remind customers of the business in an understated manner as they encounter staff members.



Badge lanyards are available in traditional black or white with monochrome printing. But for greater worker or student acceptance, the lanyards and the custom printing also can be had in a wide selection of colors that can brighten up just about any workplace. Bold, bright colors and custom designs are a great way to increase the popularity of your organization’s badge lanyards.



With a variety of materials available, there’s a style of badge lanyards that will fit virtually any need and budget. Any reputable supplier of badge lanyards can advise which style is best for specific applications.