Most often, we see organizations customizing their badge reels with a company logo or other artwork. On the other hand, a badge reel has a smaller, more condensed customization area.

For instance, a visitor lanyard could include both the company name and the word “visitor” for added visibility and security. To make your badge accessories stand out from the crowd even more, we can easily customize them for you! With lanyards, there is a larger area for customization. #4: Do you want the accessory customized? We offer a wide variety of styles, including: They will help protect your cards from everyday wear and tear, and they are smart, affordable way to display your credentials. To display your ID cards and also to prevent the need for punching a slot in them, consider using ID badge holders. Badge reels are typically worn at the hip and aren’t as visible. If you need the badge to be out in the open at all times, a lanyard or a badge clip are your best options. #3: Does the badge need to be highly visible? However, it is important to note that, depending on your application, ID badges could be obtrusive. Wristband ID badge holders are another option. With a badge reel, users can avoid the need to remove a lanyard from around their neck or remove a badge clip to reach the door reader. That’s because it’s easy (and about as convenient as it gets!) to pull the ID card away to scan a door reader. If your cardholders need to have easy access to their ID card – such as a proximity card for building door access – a retractable badge reel will probably be the best option.

#2: Does the ID badge always need to be close at hand?

If the lanyard is grabbed by someone or caught on something, the breakaway portion automatically opens so the person wearing the lanyard won’t be injured. If you want to use a lanyard but you’re concerned about safety, breakaway lanyards are the perfect option, because they offer a built-in safety feature. Instead, badge reels might be a better and safer option. Safety should always be your #1 concern when choosing photo ID badge accessories, especially for businesses with dangerous machinery, medical facilities, or schools with young children.įor example, industrial environments are not well-suited for a lanyard that hangs around the neck. Lanyards, badge reels, or badge clips:Shop Breakaway Lanyards which accessory is best for your application? Answer these four easy questions to help determine which badge accessory you should purchase:

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