9 February, 2022
Top 7 Uses For Custom Printed Lanyards
They might just seem like a simple strip of material, but lanyards have become commonplace through many different areas of life, so we thought we’d pick what we think are the top 7 uses for a custom printed lanyard.
- Staff ID: This is one of the most common uses for lanyards, and it is easy to see why. It helps security in the office as it is immediately obvious to everyone who should be there and who shouldn’t. Adding an ID card at the bottom enhances the security, and anyone not wearing one will be instantly recognised.
- Promotional Events: Lanyards are perfect for conferences, trade shows and seminars where they can have a two-fold impact. Firstly, they act as security, making it easy to identify valid attendees. Secondly, they can be a cheap and effective way to advertise your company at the event by having your company name printed on them. Bought in bulk, they are inexpensive to purchase and will give you a high impact advertising product for a small outlay.
- University ID: Having a big campus can be very daunting to keep track of students and whether they are in the right place. Many universities are now offering smart ID cards, and these are perfect to be attached to a printed lanyard. The cards themselves allow for access to buildings, opening lockers and even purchasing food, so having them close at hand is essential. Attaching them to lanyards means not only are the cards easy to access but makes it a lot more difficult for a student to lose them, as they will stay securely around their neck while on campus.
- Concert Passes: Most concerts or music festivals have different grades of concertgoers. Therefore, many offer backstage passes or VIP areas or entertainment sections. An easy way to give quick access to the right people is colour coordinated lanyards. It will allow security to quickly identify people, avoiding long lines and frustration for concertgoers.
- Sports Coaches: Lanyards can be used for more than ID. For coaches of sports teams, they are a convenient way to hang a whistle so it is close at hand. They can also be used to hang stopwatches for timing the runners, pens for making notes or possibly even team information or plays of the day. The convenience of having everything at hand makes the coach's life a little easier.
- Sporting Events: Large sporting events have many athletes that are either staying in areas nearby the competition, such as the Olympics or World Championships. Lanyards can help identify athletes and the village they belong to. They can also be used at the events themselves to ensure they are in the proper area for their competition. Having hundreds of competing athletes can be a nightmare for security, so printed lanyards with ID attached make a lot of sense.
- School Excursions: Teachers have significant responsibilities when they take kids on school excursions. Lanyards with ID cards can help keep them safe and ensure that if anyone gets lost, they have identification on them for someone else to help locate their group. For example, perhaps you are going on a walking trip. The printed lanyards can have a large plastic card attached to the end with the walking map details and a compass for directions.
The above are just some of the ways lanyards are used. There are plenty of others, and we are sure they would also be helpful for your business. If you are unsure what the best use would be, we’d be happy to give you a free consultation to find the best lanyard to suit the function you want it to serve.
The Lanyards Only Team