Blank Lanyards Are A Great Way to Carry I.D. Badges

Blank lanyards are not exactly the most exciting products in the world. They’re not flashy. They don’t carry political, witty, brand or marketing messages like their custom printed brethren. Blank lanyards, all things considered, are pretty boring.

Yet like a properly weighted hammer, a perfectly balanced chef’s knife, a great pen or any other high-quality tool, blank lanyards can serve the basic lanyard function with elegance and simplicity.

In recent years, many workplaces, schools and public buildings have imposed new security rules requiring students, workers and sometimes visitors to keep I.D. badges visible on the premises. Blank lanyards admirably serve the purpose of carrying I.D. badges, and offer significant advantages over other forms of I.D. holders.

Blank lanyards offer a convenient way to keep I.D. badges handy when necessary, while holding them out of the way and keeping the hands free to perform job tasks. They eliminate the need to fumble through backpacks, purses, pockets or briefcases in search of I.D. cards. Unlike pin-back badge holders, they don’t damage clothing. Blank lanyards are more secure and less likely to be lost than clip-on badge holders that easily can be knocked off a pocket.

Both custom printed and blank lanyards share a basic functionality. Either blank lanyards or custom ones work fine for holding I.D. badges, key cards, flash drives, or other small items. While custom lanyards carry a promotional or identification message as well, blank ones perform the basic function just fine, at a lower cost.

The area in which blank lanyards cede ground to custom lanyards is of course in the area of marketing and promotional messages. Custom lanyards offer organizations an opportunity to include a message that promote the organization, a brand, product or service in addition to performing the basic lanyard tasks that blank lanyards do.

Some organizations choose custom lanyards over blank lanyards for that purpose. Schools, for example, often use custom lanyards imprinted with the school mascot or logo. These designs help increase lanyard acceptance, boost school spirit and support a team atmosphere. Blank lanyards wouldn’t be effective for that purpose.

Even blank lanyards still can be customized by the end users. Light colored blank lanyards, combined with a little creativity and some dark colored markers or paints could create truly custom lanyards for smaller organizations or classrooms.

Both blank lanyards and custom lanyards can be equipped with accessories to allow them to carry a variety of items ranging from I.D. badges and key cards to flashlights, tools, even water bottles and cell phones. Either custom or blank lanyards can be used for just about any kind of tasks lanyards can be used for.

Safety breakaways are a must with either custom or blank lanyards. These simple, reusable devices can be a lifesaver if lanyards are drawn into running machinery, snagged or pulled. The breakaway connectors snap free, allowing the lanyard to be pulled completely away from the wearer’s neck without injury. Reputable lanyard suppliers offer safety breakaways as a free option for both custom and blank lanyards.