The Lanyards Store

When it’s time to plan your event you’re going to need some way to differentiate your staff from the event goers.  If you’re on a budget or you want something that stands out because your staff will be wearing the same type of clothing as the guests, then a lanyard could be the very thing you need.  A lanyard is a simple accessory that can do so much and they are incredibly cost effective.  A custom lanyard with a motto, event title, or business name can run you as little as 17 cents!

T-shirts cost a small fortune to make, especially if you only need a few.  Perhaps you need to make an order of 20 units or less.  You will need to spend an upwards of two or three hundred dollars in order to have shirts printed and shipped.  Lanyards, on the other hand, are easily printable and shippable for a far lower cost and have the exact same effectiveness as a t-shirt in marking your staff.  In addition to this, t-shirts can’t do some of the things a lanyard can do without any additional costs and additions.

A lanyard can be made with a cell phone strap in the end so that staff can keep their phones close by in case of emergency and a t-shirt cannot have this functionality.  Perhaps you run a catering staff, security, or even a host of ushers for a fashion event.  A t-shirt can certainly differentiate them from the attendees, but they cannot be reusable from event to event.  A lanyard can be printed with your company name and the employee’s position for every event you might work, but they can also come with ID badge holders that attach at the end.

These sheaths can hold any number of cards you can print which means you can customize these to each event and make it possible to reuse them from event to event.  These plastic badge holders can also be used to carry around promotional items such as free tickets to the bar or discount cards for the host’s business to be given to the attendees.  Lanyards really are versatile items for a business to use in place of more expensive identifiers.  They are especially good when your events are such that your employees are temporary for each event.

If you want to deck them out to show who and what their purpose is without spending a fortune to uniform them, then printed lanyards are absolutely the way to go.  Get creative with colors, wording, and lanyard accessories.  The cell phone cords and the clear plastic badge holders aren’t the only options.  You can also get light-up LED attachments that are printable and highly visible.  Enjoy the versatility of a lanyard again and again, from event to event, and year after year.

Did you know that senior citizens control 70% of the disposable income in the United States? There are many misconceptions about marketing to seniors and this niche is often overlooked. In fact, seniors often buy the same things as the younger market. However, these purchases are generally in different quantities and for different reasons. Would you have ever guessed that seniors are responsible for 25% of all toy purchases? The shopping habits of seniors may surprise some readers. However, this article focuses more on some of the more obvious needs that seniors have. Paying attention to these needs can allow your company to create a powerful marketing campaign using lanyards.

Seniors are at a much higher risk for dehydration than most other people. Dehydration can be a side effect from medications, such as laxatives and medications. Medical problems, like diarrhea and high blood sugar can also cause dehydration in seniors.  It’s important to have water nearby to maintain hydration, which is why its a great opportunity to use water bottle holding lanyards to advertise to this powerful consumer group. Seniors do tend to buy the same things, so this is an effecting marketing idea for any type of business.

A large amount of people notice their vision getting worse as they age. In fact, according to a 2003 study, 6.5 million people in the U.S., who are over 65 years of age have a severe visual impairment.  These numbers are expected to have doubled by the year 2030. Advertising on lanyards that hold eye glasses is another opportunity that shouldn’t be overlooked. Reading glasses in particular, are very common at this age used frequently throughout the day. Having to look for reading glasses or even trying to get to them may be quite difficult for the elderly. These lanyards allow seniors to look no further than around their own neck for quick and easy reading.

There are many effective ways to use lanyards to advertise to seniors. However, sometimes lanyards have more important and even life saving purposes.  Lanyards are used to hold medical alert devices and even hold documents containing information about serious allergies and medical problems, which may help in an emergency. However, one of the most important uses for a lanyard, may be one that holds information such as, who the person is, where they live and who to contact in an emergency. Around 360,000 seniors in the U.S. develop Alzheimer’s disease every year.  Many of these patients actually get lost because of “motion blindness”. Having this important information readily available will make it easier to help them home safely. Not only are lanyards an effective way to convey your advertising message, but, more helpful on a daily basis than many realize.

ID lanyards are accessories widely used in the working areas as means for displaying identification. It is very easy to lose sight of the utility potential of this item. The truth is that there are more ways in which lanyards can be used that people are not yet aware of. Following are a couple of facts about some of the least known uses of lanyards.

There is a common misconception around ID lanyards that refers to the fact that because they are widely used in all working areas, this is probably their only place. This is very far from the truth since lanyards can meet the needs of teachers, guest speakers, people fighting for a cause, children etc. Yes, it’s true, lanyards are mainly used for holding IDs at the office, however a new hype in the lanyard industry has started to spread around teenagers. They are jewelry lanyards and they bring a new perspective to the whole idea of this pieces of string with no value. These new type of lanyards are being used all around the country in hospitals and office buildings. They are also ideal for many other people like teenage drivers, housewives and students. Although the main purpose of a lanyard is to carry an ID it can also be used to carry other type of items like car keys, cell phones, I-pads, mp3 players, memory sticks, pens, whistles etc. Yes, with the right attachments lanyards can even hold your Ipod, or any other expensive device that you might be using. You can even attach a pepper spray which strengthens the idea that lanyards are a safety item. Lanyards are a convenience item. It can carry any small object and as long as it frees your hands, it has a great value for you.

Most any type of lanyard can be used as a jewelry lanyard if you feel that it allows you to express yourself. But usually what is considered a jewelry lanyard is a type of lanyard that is more colorful. It can also feature an elegant beading over durable and strong wire. If you look at your lanyard as a piece of jewelry that enhances your appearance, your are more likely to benefit from its use. Not only that, it’s also safe for work. You probably can’t wear opulent jewelry at your workplace, but if you accessorize and decorate your lanyard as you want it, you are safe.

Another great misconception around lanyards is that they have to be worn around the neck. Lanyards can be used around any body part as long as you feel comfortable and it prove to be efficient for you. Joggers for instance prefer to wrap their lanyards around their wrists and not around their necks where their keys or their ID card or any other item that their carrying would bounce around in a very uncomfortable way. When you wrap the lanyard around your wrist the dangling is less prominent.

Use your imagination and take advantage of lanyards. Use their strength, their low cost and their customization capabilities to match your specific needs. You don’t need to copy others, use your own style and express yourself.

When the safety of an event is marked by concerns, adding another level of security to all of your apparel becomes very important.  Breakaway lanyards are a perfect solution and alternative in this situation. If safety is your number one priority, you may want to avoid the standard lanyards. The cord around your neck without a safety mechanism is a life threatening object in the hands of wrong people. If you are not sure how much different a breakaway lanyard is compared to a normal one, let me clarify the difference a bit. A breakaway lanyard is a lanyard that if pulled it immediately releases. It’s important to understand that a light pull is not sufficient to pop it open. You need to apply a sharp jerk in order to pull the clasp apart.

If the safety of your employees or guests is so important and you cannot trust the standard lanyards and you should consider the breakaway option. If your staff works with the public and they wear an ID, they might need breakaway lanyards for more reasons than safety, for example, if they are also handling keys. You don’t want them to have an issue with their lanyard when they are exercising their job and if they are carrying keys you don’t want be worried about someone trying to pull the lanyard from their hands or off your employees’ neck. In fact anyone working in the security department should consider using these type of lanyards. Guards and bouncers are not the only ones working in this department. The people that check tickets or direct the crows, in airport for instance, all these workers would benefit more from a breakaway lanyard.

People involved in sports or any other intense physical activity for that matter, should consider the risks of not wearing a breakaway lanyard. If you are a hiker you understand how important is to be able to quickly snap a lanyard in order to free it from your body in extreme life threatening situations. Wearing your GPS, your compass or your cell phone and being able to quickly move it or detach it’s also very important. If you practice intense climbing there is a risk of your lanyards to become entangled if you slip of a rock. The last thing anybody wants in these circumstances is to have their safety gear turn up on them.

The most obvious reason for using lanyards is when children are involved. Children often use objects around them as toys and they will most always end up playing with their lanyards. There are few children that will resist the temptation of not twisting their lanyard and pull it or even try to tear it apart just to see what happens. Even more, small children could choke themselves if they are using a standard lanyard. Small children always put object in their mouths. You want a breakaway lanyard to be able to safely remove it when your child has tangled his lanyard around his neck or his arms.

For all these situation where lanyards can become a hazard you should seriously consider purchasing breakaway lanyards for your staff and guests.

Promotional lanyards are the ID of your business. They carry your name and they add another level of professionalism. They are by far one of the most effective low level marketing tools out there and they are used worldwide for presentations, exhibitions, conferences, tradeshows and many other gatherings and events. There are many other cheap items that can be used as low level marketing tools like pens, key dropper and even clothing apparel like caps and t-shirts, but nothing comes even close to the promotional power of lanyards. A lanyard grabs the attention and in itself is a document that has value. But there are many types of lanyards that can suit your needs, you just need to go through them all and decide which one is matching your business.

Here are several basic types of lanyards that are being used. Manufacturers use these types for their most common customer choices.

Basic Lanyard Types for promotional purposes:

1. Flat Lanyards - It is a flat piece made of cotton, bamboo, pet, polyester and many other materials
2. Rope Lanyards - Lanyard rope usually made out of polyester, nylon or cotton
3. Tubular Lanyards - It’s a polyester fabric tube
4. Breakaway Lanyards - These are lanyards that have a special connection for the purpose of being opened with ease.
5. Leather Lanyards - One of the most expensive lanyards made out of leather.

Depending on the type of business you are running and the amount of budget you are able to invest in promoting your business through lanyards, it’s important to know what are your options. Having said that, you need to know that the most inexpensive type of lanyard is any lanyard made out of polyester, usually the flat lanyard. Some companies invest in more expensive materials like satin or silicone. Although they are more expensive, there are prone to stick with the wearer for much longer.

Lanyards are also very safe. Their breakaway mechanism makes them safe even for children. Their accessories are usually made out of metal and their toughness as well as their round edges were never subjects of accidents. More than that, they are actually a part of the “Security” apparel.

The vast lanyard area designed for commercial display is undoubtedly underrated. Many people find out about new companies not from TV or Street Ads but from lanyards.  A person wearing a lanyard with your company’s name on, is someone that has voted for your business. The customization capabilities adds a personal touch to your logo as well as your material choice for your lanyard.

Lanyards are also great for your employees. They bind people together, especially when we are talking about a large company, or when employers don’t know each other. The marketing power of promotional lanyards is given by the simple fact that it enables more opportunities for networking with your customers and with your employees. Your business is out there and lanyards contributed to your success.

Badge lanyards and various name badge holders are important accessories for conventions, expos, conferences and many other large scale functions. They immediately indicated which type of participant the person is, not only by text, but also with the use of different colors. Ordering for large functions can be overwhelming, even to an experienced planner. The following tips should make the entire process much easier and ensure perfect execution of your large lanyard order.

When beginning your plan, it’s important to step back and think about your event. Exactly who will be attending? What are the categories of people attending and do they all need name badges?  Vendors, exhibitors, and patrons may come to mind first. However, support staff, such as security, caterers, cashiers and help desk staff will also need to be appropriately labeled as such. Clearly indicating who is who, ensures that your event will run much more smoothly.

The use of color is a great way to visually indicate who is who. The fabric of the lanyard may be different colors as well as the name badge itself. Quality lanyard providers offer name badges with a colored strip at the bottom, which is a very effective visual cue.

So which colors to use? Basic solid colors are best. The color should clearly and quickly allow the viewer to assess who that person is. For instance, many are familiar with seeing security staff wearing black with white, which makes this the ideal color scheme for indicating security staff. In this instance, the best option would be to order black lanyards with black and white name badges. Another option is to order black and white name badges that pin onto the persons shirt. There is an enormous variety of lanyards and name badge combinations and attachments that are possible to order. However, its advisable to keep colors and styles fairly basic considering that the main objective is to simply and quickly communication of who is who.

Take complete inventory or who is attending. Write down each categories that will need name badges. Ordering name badges and lanyards for staff, vendors or exhibitors is fairly simple. Most likely you will have a pretty accurate count already due to the fact that vendors and exhibitors generally are required to sign up for the event.

Guests, however, may be more complicated to estimate. You really have no way of knowing just how many people will decide to attend until the event takes place. In order to estimate how many name badges you might need, refer to records of previous events of a similar type. How many people attended those events? Was your marketing endeavor as thorough and will it attract a similar quantity of people? Careful comparison and assessment may help you to come to a realistic estimate. It’s always a good idea to order a little extra.

Once you’ve figured out your numbers, you’re ready to work on any design you may need. If you’re ordering lanyards, you may wish to order a message, slogan or motto on the lanyard itself. A message can also be added to printed name badges. If the event itself has a slogan or catchy phrase, the message will be enforced by printing it where possible. Not only are these printed lanyards helpful, but can become souvenirs of the event as well.

When placing your complex lanyard and name badge order be sure to order early enough so that they are ready in time for your event. 

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