The Lanyards Factory Blog, News, Guide, Tips & More.

If you thought lanyards were just soulless corporate symbols, dangling from the necks of grey-faced employees, then think again. These humble neck straps offer a load of benefits for your company, from advertising your brand to making your staff feel oh-so-special about themselves and not to forget keeping your event or organisation secure!

Recently, hospitals have been considering the type of material that they use for lanyards, looking to improve on current options. The hope is that new materials will foster better infection control, thereby decreasing the chances that patients will contract communicable diseases while on wards. Find out more about how silicone lanyards are helping infectious disease control.

Badge reels are one of the smartest identification accessories ever developed. Inside their small case is a mechanism that uses spring energy to retract the cord after being pulled out. Staff in your organisation can quickly identify themselves, and then allow the reel to withdraw the ID tag once they're done automatically. It makes the whole process so much more convenient.

When trying to raise funds for a good cause it's important that people see your organisation as legimitate and genuine. Purchasing things like staff uniforms, or running huge printed campaigns isn't always a solution and so we present to you the humble lanyard!

Lanyards have quickly become one of the most popular marketing items in modern times. They are economical to personalise and can be ordered in wholesale batches. They also offer a level of customisation not found in many products, they can be printed, woven, custom length, multiple fittings and fasteners. Read on to find out more!