subject: Lanyards Are Convenient, Useful Tools In The Workplace [print this page] Lanyards Are Convenient, Useful Tools In The Workplace
What can be said about lanyards that hasn't been said before? They are what they are, a simple tool that performs a simple task. What's notable is how well, and how unobtrusively they perform that task.
Lanyards allow employees, students and visitors to keep I.D. badges readily visible, helping to improve workplace or school security. With the increased emphasis on security in recent years, lanyards have become a common sight in many businesses, schools and other organizations.
The value of lanyards comes from their convenience. Lanyards free wearers from having to fumble in pockets, purses, briefcases or backpacks for their I.D. cards. The I.D. card is always there when they need it, not tucked away somewhere difficult to find. Yet at the same time, the I.D. is held safely out of the way of necessary tasks.
But lanyards aren't limited to just I.D. cards. They also can be used to hold small tools and other items, including safety gear, water bottles, pens or even cell phones. They essentially give the wearer a "third hand" that allows them to perform their job safely and comfortably.
Lanyards are available in both blank and custom imprinted styles. For economical utility, blank lanyards are popular and fulfill the required functions quite well. But the custom printed style allows a marketing message as well.
Custom lanyards are available in several styles and materials to accommodate different needs. All feature a printed message of the buyer's choice. That can range from a simple company name imprint to school slogans and mascots or just about any other message imaginable. The printed content of custom lanyards is entirely up to the buyer.
One popular use of printed lanyards is to show a company name and contact information consisting of either a URL or phone number. These custom lanyards make excellent trade show giveaway items. They are economical to order, and can carry a marketing message to lots of potential customers while giving them something they can use.
The most basic lanyard style is tubular lanyards. If they have a custom message, it's silk screen printed on to the tube-stitched polyester material that looks similar to a shoelace. This style is ideal for organizations with a tight budget.
Flat polyester lanyards are the most popular type, because they offer an excellent balance between price and performance. Woven lanyards are made of the same top-quality polyester, but the text is created by weaving thread into the polyester in a process similar to embroidery. These are best for simple text messages, and offer a finished, professional look.
Nylon lanyards are a premium product. They offer the smoothest finish and most brilliant silk screened images of any style of lanyards.
Virtually all reputable lanyard manufacturers offer a safety breakaway as a free option. This is critical if the wearers are working in environments where the lanyards could be snagged, pulled or drawn into operating machinery. In an emergency, the reusable safety breakaway allows the lanyard to pop free of the wearer before harm can occur. In certain circumstances, this feature could literally be a lifesaver.
