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Lanyards are popular in many work environments as a means to hold small items such as I.D. badges and key cards. But in some circumstances, badge reels have advantages over lanyards, and can be a more successful tool.
I.D. badges and key cards are basic necessities in many workplaces, schools and other organizations. Badge reels are a compelling alternative to lanyards when the need for security measures requires employees, students and visitors to have identification visible at all times when on the premises. Lanyards are a good way to meet the need to keep I.D. handy and visible in an unobtrusive way. Badge reels are an excellent alternative that can offer additional convenience and flexibility.
Like their lanyard counterparts, badge reels keep small items conveniently close, yet can be extended easily to allow use of the item attached. Once the required task is done, badge reels retract and hold the I.D. badges or other items securely clipped to the wearers' belts or pockets. In that way, the items attached can be kept conveniently out of the way of necessary work tasks.
Badge reels, just like lanyards, are available at several price levels, from economy to heavy duty. The right choice depends on the intended use and work environment. Badge reels can be can be round or square, depending on the customer's preference, and can even be ordered in custom shapes.
Light duty reels can be made of high-impact plastic, and are available in a variety of sizes and colors. Heavy-duty reels are more likely to be made of metal for the sake of durability, and can feature stronger cable for holding heavier objects.
Just like lanyards, badge reels are available with custom imprints of a logo or brief message on their plastic or metal cases. The ability to give the badge reels a promotional message adds to their functionality. The flat surfaces of the badge reels allow full-color process printing that can accurately reproduce even the most complex corporate logo.
If you prefer, you can also order badge reels with single-color printing. With this printing style, additional information can be printed all the way out to the edges of the reel, something not possible with full color printing. Unlike the single-color printing, the full color printing uses a process in which the image is first printed onto adhesive-backed vinyl instead of being directly applied to the cases of the badge reels.
Their promotional ability makes badge reels outstanding trade show giveaway items. When you hand them out to prospective buyers, you've given them something useful that they're sure to appreciate. When they use it, they'll have your printed message right there with them. That increases the likelihood that they will think of your business when they're ready to buy your products or services. Badge reels are an excellent way to attract profitable new customers.
For real flexibility, combine badge reels with lanyards. Attach a badge reel to the end of a lanyard and you give the wearer more reach than they would have using either device by itself. As an added bonus, they can carry a double promotional message one printed on the badge reels and another on the lanyards.
