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March 10 2011 4 10 /03 /March /2011 18:46

For students, faculty and staff, I.D lanyards are an ideal solution for carrying identification or key cards. Due to concerns about crimes on campuses, the need for students, staff and visitors to be identifiable at a glance has increased. The cords are convenient because they keep I.D. badges at an easily visible level while the wearer’s hands are still free to carry books or perform other tasks.

 

But identification and key cards are not all those neck cords carry. They also can be used to hold USB drives, pens, water bottles and other small items, keeping them conveniently at hand when needed.

One major advantage to using them includes greatly reducing the likelihood of losing an I.D. card. Students wearing necks cords don’t have to fumble through a wallet, pocket, purse or backpack to find their I.D. cards. They make it easy to keep track of the necessary identification.

While blank cords are available, most are sold with the name of a school and an image of the school mascot printed on them. This helps promote school spirit – a tough task for many schools. In addition, schools can use them as fundraising products. Through the sale of those custom cords, schools can plan field trips, or purchase equipment. If rubber wristbands can help raise more than $80 million for a single cause, just think what custom lanyards can do!

 

  College bookstores are a common place to find custom cords. College students tend to be more eager than younger students to show school spirit. They proudly wear jackets, sweatshirts and other apparel that bears their school letters or mascot.  

With custom cords for any campus, safety breakaways are a must. The simple devices break free if the cords are pulled or caught on something. They help prevent injury by adding a critical element of safety. Most reputable suppliers will include that feature free of charge with any order.

 

Although security is the primary reason to buy I.D. lanyards for school, school spirit and organization are contending factors too.

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March 8 2011 2 08 /03 /March /2011 22:36

 
 They’re becoming increasingly popular in the workplace today. They help promote security, organization, and even a company name or mission. They’re available economically, and can be customized completely. They’ve been around for centuries, but have a modern look and feel. They’re badge lanyards – the best tools for carrying your essentials while keeping them out of the way.

Since companies are imposing tighter workplace security, employees and visitors are now required to wear neck cords with badges or identifiers. Keeping them visible at all times helps personnel see at a glance who is authorized to be there.

 Aside from that important function, the neck cords also help prevent the loss of important small objects, such as keys USB flash drives, eye glasses or sunglasses, and anything a person needs on hand. They hold the items securely while keeping the wearers’ hands free to perform other tasks. As an added bonus, they eliminate the need to fumble with purses, pockets, backpacks or briefcases when it’s necessary to show I.D.

With the use of special attachments, a neck cord can be made to hold just about any item. You can use either blank or custom imprinted lanyards. Blank styles are available for the lowest cost, which might help small businesses that are buying in bulk to distribute among staff. Some people buy them for fundraising, reselling them at a low cost while still earning money for their cause. Most organizations, however, choose to have custom lanyards printed with a logo, company name, school mascot or message.

For businesses, custom cords can be a low-key marketing tool as well. In a world where people are bombarded with ads daily, whether on billboards or over the airways, custom printed neck cords are a subtle way to get your company name noticed by potential customers, vendors and people everywhere.  

When it comes to usefulness, badge lanyards are the go-to tool for businesses, schools, and people everywhere.


 

 

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February 1 2011 2 01 /02 /February /2011 17:22

Blank lanyards are not exactly the most exciting business tools in the world. They don’t offer flashy graphics, pithy messages or custom logos. But blank lanyards fulfill the basic function of holding small items securely just as well as their custom imprinted counterparts at a more economical cost.

If you need lanyards to hold I.D. badges, key cards, flash drives, pens or other small items, blank lanyards will work very well. These plain neck cords can come with all the same attachments as the custom ones do. One big benefit is that blank ones can be shipped more quickly than imprinted ones. So if you need them in ahurry, blank ones are the way to go.

The one area where blank lanyards lose ground to the custom ones is in the realm of marketing and promotions. Customs offer the opportunity to convey a message that blank lanyards bypass in favor of a lower price and quick shipping. No more having to wait for printing setup and design. Blank lanyards can be shipped right away for those who failed to place an order in a timely fashion.

There’s no denying the usefulness of lanyards in general for many purposes in the workplace. Blank lanyards enable employees, students, vendors and visitors to keep I.D. badges visible. Blank lanyards can hold key cards and small tools conveniently, and keep their wearers’ hands free for necessary jobs at the same time. Blanks can still be ordered with specific colors to match or compliment your company logo, school or organization.

Blank neck cords can be equipped for any type of lanyard-related task. Accessories such as bulldog clips, badge holders and key rings can be attached.

Blank lanyards can match school spirit and team loyalty in color only. Typically schools, colleges and universities will have their name and mascot printed on the fabric, but blanks can only match in color. These are ideal when needed quickly for a fundraiser or special event. Blank lanyards work just as well to carry the required I.D. badges that are the reason for needing the lanyards, while still somewhat providing the school spirit-boosting function.

Some businesses choose custom lanyards for marketing purposes. The businesses use messages and logos imprinted on lanyards to provide a subtle reinforcement of their marketing message. Blank lanyards don’t provide that reinforcement to the customers, but many businesses also select them because they are cost-effective for the intended purpose.

Safety breakaways are a must, whether using either blank lanyards or custom ones. These reusable devices are a free option from all top-quality lanyard suppliers and provide a level of wearer safety that shouldn’t be ignored. The breakaway devices are designed to snap free, allowing the blank lanyards to pull free of the wearer’s neck if the lanyards are pulled, snagged, or caught in running machinery. The breakaway allows the lanyard to be pulled loose before the wearer can be injured. Especially in an industrial setting, these simple, no-cost options can quite literally be a lifesaver when attached to blank lanyards.

Blank lanyards have their place, offering many if not all of the same benefits as the customs do. The only difference being the printed message and extra time for printing and drying of the fabric.

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January 31 2011 1 31 /01 /January /2011 19:19

 The need to display I.D has become more prevalent due to the unfortunate increase in crime in public places. Wearing badge lanyards helps meet that requirement, and solves other problems in the process.  

Lanyards have been with us for centuries, although in the past they were just leather straps made to hold swords and other important items. Today’s cords are made of durable fabrics, such as polyester and high-quality nylon. They often feature bold text, logos or mascots, and are available in an array of colors. They match uniforms, and make statements. No longer are they bland or strictly utilitarian. In fact, they have many uses.

Another great feature of the badge-carrying neck cord is its ability to hold almost any small item that a person needs on hand. With a variety of attachments available, you can easily carry your keys, USB flash drives, water bottle, badge and other objects while keeping them conveniently out of the way. They also eliminate the need to fumble in purses, pockets or briefcases for those items.

When it comes to marketing, there are many ad streams available. Billboard signs, magazine ads, the airways and more. Another way to get your message, logo or mascot into the world: custom lanyards. Those low-cost cords make marketing effortless even as they perform their basic functions, making life easier for every wearer.

Increasing school spirit or raising funds can be a challenge. Badge lanyards are great for those purposes, too. In fact, many school bookstores sell them to students with the intent to boost school pride, and help raise funds in the process. But schools aren’t the only organizations doing it. Trade shows and charity functions are also on board the neck cord bandwagon.

For security, organization, marketing and more, badge lanyards do the job easily and economically too! 

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January 4 2011 2 04 /01 /January /2011 19:12

Blank lanyards are best defined by what they are not. They are not flashy. They don’t carry a message of any kind, whether marketing, humorous or political. Unlike the custom variety, they don’t broadcast any kind of meaning. They simply carry your essentials, conveniently and unobtrusively.

Whether the task is holding I.D. badges, flash drives, cell phones or key cards, blank neck cords perform the job just as well as their flashier customized counterparts. All things considered, the custom variety are not needed to perform basic tasks. The blank cords work just fine at a lower price.

 

For businesses on a budget, blank cords are the right product for the job. They enable employees, students, vendors and visitors to keep I.D. badges visible, and to hold key cards and small tools conveniently while keeping the wearers’ hands free for other needed tasks.  

 

They can be equipped to carry any small item, depending on the accessories attached. Bulldog clips, key rings, thumb triggers or badge holders can be used with either custom or blank cords.

 

When ordering your blank lanyards, safety breakaway devices are a must. These simple, reusable devices are commonly offered as a free option by all reputable suppliers. They work by snapping loose if the cords are pulled, snagged on something or get drawn into machinery. The neck cords fall free in time to prevent injury to the wearer.  

The bottom line: custom neck cords do offer a greater marketing and promotional presence, one that blank neck cords lack. But the blank style is the most economical of all cords, and that’s priority for some businesses. When you want a budget-friendly lanyard that can handle all your cord-carrying needs, blank lanyards are your best option. They’re the ideal organizational tool. 

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January 4 2011 2 04 /01 /January /2011 19:05

Custom lanyards are a standard part of many modern workplaces. The basic devices used to hold key cards, I.D. badges or other work items, can be imprinted with company logo or text. In a very real sense, those simple neck cords can improve office morale and enhance employee creativity. Here’s how.

Something as small as a neck cord can help boost creativity and bring employees together. When you allow employees to help create custom lanyards, you can encourage them to be creative and to take pride in the workplace.

Properly designed custom cords can feature an inspirational message, company motto or even a fun company “inside joke” to help keep employees motivated. It’s a really simple concept, but one that can work surprisingly well. The thought that goes into creating the custom lanyards can easily be channeled into a more creative work environment.

It’s impossible to underestimate the value of unlocking employee creativity on the job. Multiple studies have shown that workers who believe they have lots of chance to be creative in their jobs tend to be more positive about both their jobs and their employer. Custom neck cords can renew a sense of adventure and curiosity that can lead to more positive job performance, even of ordinary tasks.

Whether you order personalized lanyards or the blank variety, get the staff involved in designing them before you order. If your company doesn’t yet have a company logo, now’s the time to create one. Remember, the more engaged employees are in such decisions, the more productive and loyal they tend to be.

Let your staff show you just how creative they can be through designing the company’s custom neck cords. Take a vote on the colors, fabrics and styles, and allow workers to get involved. Make those neck cords a standard part of the company uniform, to be worn with office appropriate apparel or to complement your existing uniforms. The opportunity to be creative and make a team decision could provide the boost your talented employees need to improve company morale.

You could even hold a contest to create the design. Offer prizes for the individual winner or group. Involve staff members in the judging. The custom neck cords that result will remind employees that they’re part of a team. They’ll feel empowered in knowing they are making a significant contribution to the company and its goals.

Custom neck cords are available in various styles, colors and materials. Your perfect lanyard depends on your work environment and individual needs. With a range of options, you can make the deciding process a good experience and a chance for employees to exercise their creativity.

 

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January 3 2011 1 03 /01 /January /2011 21:52

 Having established that zombies might wear neck lanyards, aardvarks probably don’t and Santa’s reindeer probably should, let us now consider what might be the ultimate lanyard conundrum: Do nudists wear polyester neck lanyards?


At first (quick, furtive) glance, the answer to that question appears to be no. What possible use would someone who is wearing no clothes have for neck cords?

But the naked truth is, as always, perhaps a bit more nuanced. In reality, neck cords and nudists might go together like, well, nudists and sunscreen.

Let’s consider the bare facts. Many nudist colonies, at least in the United States, tend to be private, gated communities. Think about it – how else are naked people going to carry their key cards if they are not wearing polyester neck lanyards? (OK, don’t think about it. Probably better not to ask.)

Then consider this – today’s neck cords, with the right attachments, can be customized to carry cell phones, sunglasses, flash drives and even water bottles. If you have no pockets, they can be quite handy for carrying such things.

With modern neck cords, it’s easy to add a measure of safety by adding a safety breakaway device. These reusable devices will snap free if a lanyard is grabbed, snagged on something or caught on anything, before the wearer can be injured. It’s worth noting however, that if you’re naked next to a running machine of any kind, you probably should be worried about more important things.

Neck cords can also give nudists a forum for free expression. Custom cords can be imprinted with humorous, religious or political messages that otherwise wouldn’t have a place. Those with no shirt can’t exactly pin on campaign buttons. But strategically placed neck lanyards can give voice to their beliefs.

When it comes to comfort, neck cords are available in a range of materials, so there’s something out there for even the most discerning of nudists.

The tubular type, which are made of tubular polyester similar to a shoelace, are the most economical style. They have a texture comparable to a shoelace. Flat polyester lanyards are a good value, offering a great balance between price and performance and probably a softer feel than the tubular type. Nylon is top quality, and offers brilliant hard-to-miss lettering and images. For maximum comfort around the neck, cotton cords also are available.

Blank cords are an option available in any of the above fabrics. These are perfect for those who don’t feel the need to make a statement of any kind.

So are neck cords what the well-dressed nudist will be wearing next year? Maybe so. The versatility and value of polyester neck lanyards make them a perfect fashion accessory when you have no fashion to accessorize.

The bottom line is, why wouldn’t nudists wear neck cords? Remember, we’re all naked under our clothes. And should you find yourself visiting a nudist colony, with or without neck cords, it’s a good idea to remember the wisdom of Sgt. Phil Esterhaus – let’s be careful out there. And whatever you do, don’t forget the sunscreen.

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January 3 2011 1 03 /01 /January /2011 21:46

As security concerns have increased worldwide in recent years many schools, offices and companies require employees, visitors and students to keep I.D. cards visible. For many people, the easiest way to carry I.D. is by wearing custom badge lanyards.

They’re nothing more than a convenient way to hold I.D. cards, key cards, USB drives or other small items while keeping the wearers’ hands free. They also keep the I.D. at a convenient level and readily visible. They eliminate the need for wearers to fumble in purses, pockets or briefcases when they need to show the I.D.

Neck cords of any style can be turned into badge lanyards just by adding badge holders to them. Either custom or blank styles can be used. Although the blank type are the most economical, most organizations prefer to customize, imprinting the fabrics with the company name, organization logo, school mascot or other identifying feature. These products can boost morale and team spirit.

Custom cords are an excellent, low key way to market a business. They remind customers of your organization’s name, tag line or logo. They’re a way to remind customers of the business as they deal with staff.

Many colors are available. They can be a great way to brighten up the workplace. If your organization is making lanyard use mandatory, bright colors and custom designs can improve employee or student acceptance. While those cords aren’t likely to become fashionable on the runways of Paris, a bright, colorful design is likely to reduce some resistance and increase compliance.

By enabling security staff and other employees to quickly see who should be in a specific area and who shouldn’t, badge neck cords can play an important role in enhancing security in the workplace. With that kind of visual information quickly available, security personnel can deal with potential threats from someone who isn’t authorized to be in the work area.

They’re available in a variety of materials, with styles and pricing to match just about any need and budget. The basic tubular type is the most economical style. These are made of tube-stitched polyester similar to a shoelace. They feature a clear, legible design silk screened onto the polyester. 

The flat polyester style is the most popular, offering the best balance between cost and performance. Text and design silk screen printed onto the material will feature clear detail.

The woven badge type are made of the same high-quality polyester as the flat polyester cords. The custom text and designs are woven into the material with thread, using a process similar to embroidery. This type features a finished, professional look. Very complex logos or text, however, will not be legible in this style.

The premium quality nylon cords offer the clearest printed details and the smoothest finish and most brightness of any custom cord type. Text and designs silk screen printed onto the material will have a highly detailed appearance.

Whatever style badge lanyards you choose, you’re sure to get a great product that boosts security and organization too.

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November 27 2010 6 27 /11 /November /2010 21:08

They’re a basic tool in many offices, medical facilities and events such a concerts and trade shows. They’ve been around for centuries and remain relevant today. Despite our advances in technology, we still rely on that rudimentary tool. Blank lanyards are an economical solution to carrying I.D. badges and other essentials.

Custom cords are appealing, especially to companies looking for an easy way to market their message, logo or mascot in a subtle yet effective and inexpensive manner. Nevertheless, the blank cords are the right choice for those who want all the functionality of a lanyard without any frills. They keep required I.D. tags, key cards, pens, and other needed items safely in place and close at hand with no additional fuss.

There’s no doubt that custom cords have a place. They’re outstanding marketing products in their own right. But for many applications, basic blank styles do what needs to be done, and at a lower cost.

Modern workplaces around the world now require employees, visitors, volunteers or students to wear identification tags. Both blank and custom cords can serve as a convenient way to keep such identification in a visible place. And while they’re close at hand, the neck cords keep badges out of the way so the wearer can perform other tasks.

Blank neck cords can carry more than just identification. They’re able to hold any small items, including flash drives, water bottles, cameras or cell phones. Either style can be made with attachments such as bulldog clips, badge holders, key rings and more.

Blank cords are the right choice for companies that need a product that works without advertising. Some businesses only need them for an event or single-use function, and want to donate them after they’ve used them. In that case, it’s probably best to buy the lowest-priced option, the one that can do the job and nothing more.

Other organizations choose customized lanyards with their own slogans, brands or logos to stand out from the crowd. The custom type are also a good product for promoting school spirit, team loyalty and corporate camaraderie. Custom school cords, for example, printed with the school mascot or logo, help bring students, faculty and staff together as one. Blank cords would accomplish the same purpose as far as holding I.D. badges, but would not provide the added benefits.


With either type cord, safety breakaway devices are an absolute must. They’re often offered free by reputable companies. If the cords are pulled, drawn into running machinery or snagged, they snap free in time to prevent injury to the wearer. The breakaway connectors can be a lifesaver for some wearers.

With the many options available, it’s possible for just about any organization to find suitable lanyards that will do the all-important job of carrying small but essential objects.

 

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November 27 2010 6 27 /11 /November /2010 20:55

In recent years, neck chords have become required wear for many college students. In the wake of rising concern about campus crime, schools across the country have increased their security standards. Many schools rely on I.D. lanyards to help improve the on-campus safety of their students, faculty and staff.

 

I.D. neck cords are nothing more than blank or custom lanyards that hold I.D. badges. They have been a staple of the business world for many years, and have become increasingly accepted on campus as well. They are popular in part because they’re a versatile way to hold I.D. badges, keys, flash drives and other small items.

For people who have to carry and display I.D. regularly, I.D. cords are a perfect solution. They hold the identification cards at a conveniently visible level while still leaving wearers’ hands free to perform necessary tasks.

It’s possible to buy blank cords. But lanyards most often are custom printed with the name of the school and a portrait of its athletic mascot on them. Individual departments also can have their own I.D. cords printed with their unique messages on them.

Many college and university bookstores now offer I.D. lanyards for sale to students and faculty. Major schools such as American University, the University of Florida and the University of Louisville feature I.D. cords imprinted with school names and logos.

I.D. cords also are quite beneficial in that they greatly reduce the probability of losing college-issued identification cards or key cards. If students wear them, they don’t have to fumble in purses, backpacks or pockets when they need to display their identification. They’re also less likely to leave the I.D. lying on a table or desk somewhere by accident. The lanyards make it easier to keep track of I.D. cards.

Several materials are available to make I.D. lanyards. Nylon is the highest quality material available. If you want custom I.D. lanyards that can showcase even the most complex text and logos clearly, and feature the brightest, most vibrant images possible, nylon I.D. lanyards are the perfect choice.

Flat polyester are the most popular style material. Less expensive than nylon, polyester strikes the best balance between performance and price. Polyester is able to carry a clear, legible silk screened image.

The most economical neck cords are made of tubular polyester. These basic cords feature a tube-stitched polyester similar to a shoelace, which can be silk screen printed with a college message, name or logo.

Safety breakaways are an essential feature, no matter what kind of neck cords a school chooses. The reusable devices break into two parts if the cords are pulled, snagged on something or caught in machinery, allowing the neck cords to pull free of the wearers’ necks before an injury occurs. The breakaway feature adds an element of safety. Reputable suppliers will always offer them for free.

I.D. lanyards don’t have to be just safety and security identifiers. When equipped with the proper attachments, they can hold other items such as key cards, flash drives or keys. Wearers can easily configure the lanyards to meet their needs.

Some college kids say coffeehouses provide a great place to study in groups, and endless supplies of caffeine for those late-night cram sessions. But lanyards help keep you organized, making them equally essential to the campus life. 

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