When ordering or designing a custom printed lanyard, you may assume that options are pretty limited when creating your customized lanyard.  This is probably due to the lanyard being a very simple accessory.  However, when you get to the point of ordering, you’re likely to find many more options than what you expected.  You should be prepared to make these decisions so that you don’t find yourself wishing you had placed a different order later in time.

Your first step when picking out your customized lanyard is to choose the number of colors that will be used on your logo or motto.  Obviously, the more colors you choose, the higher the price per unit will be.  If you’re on a budget, this is an important factor in creating a custom printed lanyard.  At this point, you’ll also have to select the color of the lanyard fabric and the width of the lanyard.

Once you have selected the colors and logo layout, the next step is to choose the accessories that will accompany the custom printed lanyards.  One of the accessories that you may want to consider is the breakaway lanyard piece.  When considering the safety benefits of the breakaway lanyard, it’s most likely a good investment to make, especially if these lanyards will be worn around moving parts or machinery.

Depending on where you order the custom imprinted lanyards, you may also have the ability to choose a finishing option.  This is what connects the lanyard to a display option for badges, such as a ring or clip.  One of the more common options here is to just have the lanyard sewn to the display ring or clip.  Crimped steel is another choice that can be made.

Finally, you’ll have a choice of display options at the end of the lanyard.  The cheapest, and probably most common, is the simple split ring, which is exactly like a key ring.  If you’re using the lanyard for securing keys, this is a good choice.  If you’ll be using the lanyard for something else, such as a plastic badge holder, you’ll want to choose a different display option.  Swivel clips and hooks are versatile options that work well with many display items.  A retractable reel is a great accessory to consider as well if you’ll be displaying an id badge.

No matter what options you do choose, you’ll want to look to buy custom printed lanyards online as the prices will be much more reasonable than purchasing from a store.  Most online retailers also offer bulk discounts for a customized lanyard order.