The first, and probably most popular clip, is the snap hook.  A snap hook clip is an oval-shaped clip that can be opened by applying pressure to the opening of the clip.  Because of the design, the clip will close by itself due to tension.  The snap hook clip is best used for small items that have a circular opening near the top.  This includes items such as keys and pens.

Another popular type of clip is the bulldog clip.  A lanyard with bulldog clip can be used for a variety of different things, but are best used with items that have an oblong hole to clip through, such as a plastic badge holder.  By pressing together one end, the clip will open on the other side due to a spring in the clip.  You can find different sizes of clips to fit what you’ll be clipping onto.  You can also find both metal lanyard clips and plastic lanyard clips in this style.  Metal is obviously the stronger of the two types, but you may find that plastic is a little easier on the budget.

Finally, you may choose that a clip doesn’t fit your style and that a plain split ring is your best option.  The split ring, which is the same as a key ring, is a familiar item to most people.  It works very well if you want to use a key lanyard, but it is difficult to use for almost every other item.  Most items are simply too large to use with a split ring and it’s often time consuming to get the item onto the ring.

A clip lanyard can be found through many different online retailers as well as in office supply stores.  For better prices and selection, you’ll want to do your shopping online.  Unlike most supply stores, online retailers will often have reduced prices for buying in bulk.

However, those workers that do have involvement with machinery and moving parts are presented with a problem.  They have to display their identification badge, but doing so with a lanyard makes for an unsafe work environment.  The usual options at that point are to wear a shirt clip that holds the badge in place or to use some type of belt badge clip.  Unfortunately, these options aren’t quite as comfortable as wearing a neck lanyard.

Fortunately, there is a great solution to this problem and that is the breakaway lanyard.  Breakaway neck lanyards can provide a safe solution for those workers that prefer to display their badges with a lanyard.  Breakaway badge lanyards include a clip-type object that connects the lanyard to the actual badge holder.  This clip separates when there is a tugging or pulling motion from either end of the lanyard.  If the lanyard does happen to separate, it can simply be clipped back together.

This setup creates a lanyard that works exceptionally well around moving parts.  If a lanyard were to ever get caught up, the breakaway clip would unattach itself and the worker would be able to safely step away from the machine.  It’s a nice item to provide to employees because it allows them to maintain their comfort level, but also provides the safety that is necessary in most workplaces.

Safety breakaway lanyards can be very affordable when purchased in bulk from an online retailer.  Often times, a breakaway option can be chosen when creating custom lanyards for a business or company.  A custom lanyard with the breakaway clip makes for a very professional office accessory.  For the best selection and prices on breakaway lanyards, check online retailers first.  They’ll often have what you’re looking for.  Local stores may also have breakaway neck lanyards, but they’ll come at a higher cost.

One of the most important reasons for identification badge holders is that they provide great protection for a name badge.  Because replacement costs for a badge are typically very high, it’s so important to keep your badge in pristine condition.  An identification badge holder can accomplish this for a fraction of the cost of a replacement badge.  Depending on the type of work you’re doing, you may want to pick up a hard plastic badge holder instead of the common soft plastic as it will protect a little better.  Without protection, you’ll find that most badges will break down eventually after daily wear and tear.  This won’t happen anywhere near as quickly with a plastic badge holder.

Another reason for id badge holders is an obvious one, display purposes.  You can’t find a much more simple method of display for your id badge than a badge holder.  Most badge holders will have holes cut out along the top, which can be used for lanyard clips or other display options.  Other holders will already have the pin or clip attached to them.  Both of these types of holders work well as far as display goes.  A nicely displayed badge also goes a long ways to looking professional in the workplace as well.

Finally, an id badge holder is an extra measure to keep the workplace secure.  The holder will lessen the chance of an id badge being lost and thus, reduces the risk of a security breach.  For companies where a badge is only used for identification, this isn’t quite as big of an issue, but it’s still important.  You don’t want someone walking around and imitating another worker because of a lost badge.  For those businesses where an id is used as a security swipe, it becomes incredibility important to secure your badge at all times.  A badge holder can help make sure this happens.

You’ll want to buy identification badge holders online as prices and selection will be much better compared to supply stores, which may only carry one or two types of holders.

With this in mind, a camera lanyard can be a nice safety net to guard against the loss of a camera.  Most cameras have a small loop on the camera where a digital camera lanyard can be attached.  After attaching the lanyard to the camera, it can then be tied to a larger item, such as a bag or purse to insure that the camera stays put.

If you’re planning on using the camera, but still need to secure it, a camera neck lanyard is your solution.  This allows you to always have the camera within arm’s length and still have the unit secured.  This works very well if you’re doing some sightseeing, especially if walking from place to place.  You won’t have to worry about losing your camera, but access to the camera is not a problem.

A camera wrist lanyard is another great option to consider if you’ll be taking pictures while sightseeing.  The wrist lanyard is a better choice if you’ll constantly be taking pictures because the camera is always in or near your hand.  With the wrist lanyard, you also don’t have to worry about dropping and breaking your camera.  If you’ll be taking pictures sporadically, you’ll want to choose the neck lanyard option.

Often times, the camera will come with the wrist version of the lanyard when purchased.  As for the camera neck lanyard, you’ll most likely have to purchase this accessory.  When making this purchase, you want to make sure that the lanyard strap fits the camera and is not too big.  Camera lanyards can be found at many online retailers.  Prices will often be cheaper and the selection will be better when shopping online, but you can also find camera lanyards at a local photography shop or supply store.

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.

One of the best ways to always keep your phone within your reach is to use a cell phone lanyard.  The most common type of cell phone lanyard that you’ll find is the neck lanyard version.  With the lanyard placed around the neck, the cell phone is then clipped to the end of the lanyard where it is easy to access for the user.  The cell phone neck lanyard also makes it simple to keep track of where your phone is at all times.  You won’t have to worry about misplacing or losing your cell phone when it is attached to the end of a lanyard.

If a neck lanyard doesn’t sound like the answer to you, you may want to consider a cell phone wrist lanyard.  This type of lanyard is pretty much the same as the neck lanyard except for the fact that it is designed to be worn around the wrist and is much shorter than a neck lanyard.  The wrist lanyard can be a nice option when you constantly have your cell phone in your hand.  The lanyard also protects your phone in case you drop it while talking or texting.  Because it is attached to your wrist, dropping the phone won’t result in the phone falling to the ground.

One of the nice things about cell phone lanyards is that they come in many, many different designs and colors.  You can pick any color of fabric you want and can even have logos or sayings imprinted on the lanyard if you so choose.  Another cool option is the beaded cell phone lanyard, which gives the lanyard a much better look than fabric can.  A beaded lanyard tends to be a little more expensive, however.

The most common type of lanyard name badge is one that is worn around the neck.  When placed around the neck, the plastic badge holder hangs in front of the chest where it can be easily seen.  The lanyard portion of the item can be made out of fabric or plastic.  Fabric lanyards are definitely the more popular model, but both are available.  Length of the lanyard can also vary, but standard lanyards run about 36 inches long.

The badge holder portion of a name badge lanyard hangs at the end of the lanyard.  Most holders are connected to the lanyard via a clip.  Most holders are made out of plastic as it is the most cost effective, but still do well for protection of a badge.  Soft plastic badge holders are the most common, but hard, or rigid, plastic holders are also available.  You can also find leather holders, but these will come at a much greater cost than their plastic counterparts.

These two pieces combine to form the name badge lanyard.  You can buy both parts together, or separately if you like.  As long as the lanyard has the ability to attach to a name badge holder via a clip, you shouldn’t have any problem ordering the two parts separately if you wish.

A lanyard name badge can be purchased at an online retailer or an office supply store.  Because of better prices and selection, it is recommended that you check online for your purchase first.  Office supply stores will have name badge lanyards, but they’ll come at a higher price.  If buying in bulk, you’re likely to save quite a bit of money by shopping online.

The most common type of badge holder is the plastic name badge holder.  Due to the small cost of the plastic holder, this is often what employers supply their workers with.  In most cases, these plastic holders work well and are a great choice.  Soft plastic holders can be bent easily, however, and they often tear.  If you want a more sturdy option, you’ll want to consider a hard plastic badge holder.  These holders are usually still cost effective, but they can withstand much more wear and tear than soft holders.

If you’re looking for a little fancier name badge option, consider purchasing a leather holder.  Leather holders will carry a higher price tag, but it can be worth it for the looks and better durability.  There are many different designs for leather on the marketplace so you’ll want to shop around to find the one that fits your personality.

Another option to consider when purchasing a holder is a retractable version.  A retractable name badge holder can make for very efficient use of an id badge when it needs to be used as a security swipe.  With the holder connected to a retractable reel, the user simply needs to pull on the name badge and the cord from the reel will extend.  When finished, the user can let go of the name badge and the cord with retract back into the reel.  For security swipes, this can save a lot of time and hassle for workers.

Finally, if you don’t want to deal with the accessories that go along with a name badge holder, you can choose to use a magnetic holder.  A magnetic name badge holder uses two magnets to secure the name badge in place.  One magnet is placed on the back of the id badge with the other placed inside the shirt or pocket.  With this type of display, you don’t have to worry about the distraction that other accessories, such as lanyards or clips, bring about.

Both parts of that problem can be solved through the use of a security badge holder.  From a display perspective, a badge holder presents an easy solution.  The holder can either be attached to an employee via a badge clip or lanyard clip.  Not only are these options effective, they’re also very reasonable from a cost perspective.  A plastic badge holder is the most common material used for these holders, but if you’re looking for a more fashionable choice, you may want to consider a leather security badge holder.  These holders tend to be much more expensive, but they do look a lot nicer than their plastic counterparts.

When in comes to id badges, protection is always a concern because most badges are not cheap to replace if they are lost or damaged.  Because of this, you’ll want to find a secure badge holder that is well made and can handle everyday use.  One of the strongest types of holders you’ll find is a hard plastic holder.  Softer plastic badge holders are usually less expensive, but they bend far too easily and will also tear apart if there is considerable force applied to them.  Leather security badge holders are tough when it comes to wear and tear, but they do bend a little easier than a rigid plastic holder.  These are things to keep in mind when making your security badge holder purchase.

No matter which type of holder you choose to buy, it will be an improvement over using no holder at all.  A badge holder does a nice job of displaying an id badge, but it also does wonders in protecting your badge.  If you’re looking for a holder, your best option is to shop online as the selection and prices will be much better than an ordinary office supply store.

The first choice you’ll have to make is on the width and length of the blank lanyard you’ll be purchasing.  Widths generally run between one eighth ( 1/8 ) of an inch and one inch.  You’ll likely want something right in the middle of these two widths as one eighth is very skinny while one inch is far too wide and may prove to be a hassle to work with.

For length, you’re likely to have many more options and your choice should depend on what you’ll be using the lanyards for.  The standard length is usually right around 36 inches, but you can go either longer or shorter than this.  For lanyards used with an item such as a plastic badge holder, the standard length should work well.  If you want wrist lanyards, you’ll have to choose a length much shorter.

You’ll also have to choose the type of material that you want the lanyard made out of.  Polyester is a popular material for lanyards, but cotton, plastic, and nylon are also other options.  Your choice is best based on what type of material you’re comfortable with wearing.  Any of the fabric options are good choices.  A plastic lanyard is fine when worn over clothing, but when touching the skin, it can have an annoying feel to it.

The last, big choice to be made is with attachments for the blank lanyards.  There are a number of attachments available for lanyards and each has its positives and negatives.  A swivel hook allows for the item connected to the lanyard to move and rotate freely, which may reduce twisting of the plain lanyard.  Badge clips can be used to attach identification badges, or security badges, to the plain lanyards.  Split rings can be chosen if the lanyard is to be used as an organization tool for a key ring.  Retractable reels can also be chosen if you’d like the convenience of not having to always unclip an item to use it.