subject: Badge Reels Are An Easy, Convenient Way Hold I.D. Cards [print this page] Badge Reels Are An Easy, Convenient Way Hold I.D. Cards
Badge reels are a common workplace accessory, often used to replace the ordinary neck lanyard in many applications. Like their lanyard counterparts, badge reels can be used to hold small items such as I.D. badges (which is where the name comes from), key cards, and other articles that workers use on the job.
It's just a fact of life that more and more workplaces, schools and other organizations require I.D. badges and key cards today. The ever-increasing security requirements place a burden on employees, students and visitors to keep identification documents visible at all times when on the premises. One way to be able to keep I.D. conveniently visible in an unobtrusive manner is through the use of lanyards. Badge reels are an alternative method that affords users additional convenience and flexibility.
Badge reels and lanyards frequently are used for similar purposes, but in certain situations badge reels can offer an advantage over lanyards. Badge reels keep items close at hand, yet can be extended easily to allow use of the item attached. Once finished, the reel retracts, keeping the I.D. badge or other item securely clipped to the wearer's belt or pants pocket and conveniently out of the way of performing work tasks.
Multiple price levels are established for badge reels, ranging from economy to heavy duty, depending on the intended use. Depending on customer preference, the reels can be either round or square shaped. Economical light-duty reels are made of high-impact plastic, and can be obtained in a variety of sizes and colors, including translucent ones. Heavy-duty badge reels are likely to be made of metal for the sake of increased durability, and will feature stronger cable that can hold heavier objects.
Badge reels, like lanyards, can be ordered with custom imprints of a logo or brief message on their metal or plastic cases. These give the badge reel a promotional presence beyond just their original basic function. The flat, level surfaces of badge reel centers enable full-color process printing. This can accurately reproduce even the most intricate corporate logo onto the badge reels.
On the other hand, it's also possible to order badge reels with single-color printing. This enables the printing to extend all the way out to the edges of the surface of the reel. This isn't possible with the full-color printing process. The full-color process first prints the image onto adhesive-backed vinyl, which is then applied to the cases of the badge reels.
That makes badge reels outstanding trade show giveaway items. The prospective customers you hand them out to are sure to appreciate being given something they can use. And of course, it just happens to have your logo and contact information printed on it. Odds are, the prospects will find it useful and think of your business when they're ready to buy your product or service. That simple level of exposure offered by badge reels can result in highly profitable new customers.
For even greater convenience, lanyards and badge reels can even be combined. Attach the badge reels to the end of the lanyards and you give the wearers extended reach compared with using either device alone. The added convenience also can feature a double promotional or marketing message. Just have one message custom printed on the badge reels and another on the lanyards.
