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.
