Lanyards for Badges & ID Cards
Plain lanyards for wearing an ID card or badge around the neck, sold in packs of 5 from $8.00 a pack . Choose black, blue or red with a swivel clip, or a bulldog clip lanyard — the black one has a breakaway strap. Add a clear ID card holder and you have a complete badge setup.
- Packs of 5
- Breakaway option
- No minimum order
Lanyards
Swivel-clip lanyards hook through the slot in an ID card holder; bulldog-clip lanyards clamp onto the card or holder edge. Where a cord could catch on equipment or be grabbed, pick the breakaway lanyard — see breakaway lanyard safety.
Black Lanyard w/ Swivel Clip - Pack of 5 Lanyards
Pack of 5. 3/8" flat black lanyard with swivel clip.
Black Lanyard w/ Bulldog Clip - Pack of 5 Lanyards
Pack of 5. Black lanyard with bulldog clip and breakaway strap.
Blue Lanyard w/ Bull Dog Clip Pack of 5 Lanyards
Pack of 5. Blue lanyard with bulldog clip, non-breakaway.
ID card holders for your lanyard
All fit credit-card-size cards (2-1/8" x 3-3/8"). Use vertical or horizontal to match your card. The vinyl holder has a slot and chain holes for a lanyard clip. More holders, reels and clips: badge holders, clips & badge reels.
Clear Flexible Vinyl ID Card Holder with Slot and Chain Holes
Clear flexible vinyl, horizontal, with slot and chain holes. Fits 2-1/8" x 3-3/8" cards. Sold individually.
Clear Hard Plastic ID Card Holder - Vertical
Clear hard plastic for vertical ID cards (2-1/8" x 3-3/8"). Sold individually.
Clear Hard Plastic ID Card Holder - Horizontal
Clear hard plastic for horizontal ID cards (2-1/8" x 3-3/8"). Sold individually.
Hard Plastic ID Card Holder
Black hard plastic. Fits credit-card-size ID cards (2-1/8" x 3-3/8"). Sold individually.
Choosing a lanyard
Breakaway or standard?
A breakaway strap pops open if the lanyard is pulled, which is why it is often recommended for schools, hospitals and workplaces with machinery. Our black bulldog-clip lanyard has one; the blue bulldog-clip lanyard is non-breakaway.
Swivel clip or bulldog clip?
Use a swivel clip with a holder that has a slot (our vinyl holder has a slot and chain holes). Use a bulldog clip when you want to grip a card or holder by its edge.
Lanyard or badge reel?
A lanyard keeps the card at chest height and visible; a reel keeps it at the belt or pocket and pulls out to a reader. Compare: badge reel vs. lanyard.
Lanyard or name badge?
For staff who talk to customers, a pinned or magnetic name badge is easier to read than a card on a lanyard. See lanyard vs. magnetic name badge.
Lanyard FAQ
What lanyards do you sell?
We sell lanyards in packs of 5: black, blue and red lanyards with a swivel clip ($8.00 per pack), a black lanyard with a bulldog clip and breakaway strap ($9.00), and a blue non-breakaway lanyard with a bulldog clip ($8.50).
Do you sell breakaway lanyards?
Yes. The black lanyard with bulldog clip has a breakaway strap that releases if the lanyard is pulled or snagged. The blue bulldog-clip lanyard is non-breakaway, and the swivel-clip lanyard listings do not include a breakaway, so choose the black bulldog-clip lanyard if you need one.
Swivel clip or bulldog clip: what is the difference?
A swivel clip is a hook that turns freely and threads through the slot or hole in an ID card holder, so the card hangs straight. A bulldog clip is a spring clamp that grips the edge of a card or holder, which is handy when the card has no slot.
Do the lanyards come with a badge holder?
No, holders are sold separately, from $1.50 each. Our clear hard plastic holders (vertical or horizontal), black hard plastic holder, and clear flexible vinyl holder all fit credit-card-size cards, 2-1/8" x 3-3/8".
Can I buy lanyards without ordering badges?
Yes. There is no minimum order. Buy a single pack of 5 lanyards on its own, or add them to a name badge or ID card order.
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