How Do You Use Your Lanyards?

lanyards are for everyone and every need

From holiday DIYs to corporate events, lanyards are perfect for almost any need.

But, we want to know more! What do you do with your lanyards?

Are there any particular ways you use a lanyard? From security to identification, lanyards are essential for nearly anyone. So, here are our top 10 ways to use lanyards.

Businesses

No matter your business, we’re sure you could use a lanyard! From everyday use like holding keys and pens to holding personal identification, every employee should have a lanyard. Each lanyard has a purpose and lanyards definitely are an essential business tool.

Schools

Quickly identify visitors, students and all staff members with bright, fun lanyards. From school colors to a mascot logo and a district motto, these identification tools are perfect for every educational facility.

And, they work well for fundraisers and other school-based events. Simply choose a color to match your school or cause and add any text you need. Hand out a lanyard at your event or use them to promote a specific fundraiser.

Hospitals

Patients and staff can all benefit from using lanyards. Using a color-specific lanyard, quickly identify a patient’s needs with a badge holder and insert. They don’t have to be flashy, just enough to catch at nurse’s eye and let them know what the patient is going through. In addition, use them to separate nurses from other hospital staff. For example, doctors can wear red, nurses blue and other attendees orange.

Sports & Contests

Yes, lanyards are a common thing among sports fans. And they have become a fashion accessory over the years. They provide quick communication and identification of a home team or a favorite national team at a local sports club.

Or, use a lanyard to hold a medal or other award for your next contest. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, but make sure it is something that the recipient is sure to love.

Security

Most businesses need to be safe on the job, and a lanyard is just the tool to solve this need. From quick identification to holding important things, every lanyard serves a purpose. It doesn’t matter your industry as we are sure to have a lanyard to fit any project, company and worker.

Trade Shows & Other Events

No matter the role, attendees, promoters and exhibitors can all use this practical tool. From branding for companies to locating security, lanyards are the perfect answer for all event needs. For instance, use them for personal identification and giveaways. They are great for keeping conference schedules readily available for quick use. They can also help to identify speakers and others at your next trade show.

Souvenirs & Traveling

From remembering where you go on your next holiday to identifying tour groups, lanyards are a fundamental element to any vacation. Wrap a lanyard around your sunglasses or other valuables so you won’t lose them. In addition, have them printed with information about your vacation and who you went with.

Above all, we’re still interested in hearing from YOU! So, how do you use your lanyards?

Name Plate Functionality In The Workplace

While a name plate is a common thing to see in a workplace, they are often needed for various reasons.

From employee identification to the labeling of doors and stairways, name plates serve multiple functions in different places. Often when found in an office building, a name plate typically displays someone’s name and title. And these plates either sit on a desk or hang on a wall just outside of an office.

But, many times these functional personal identification tools play different roles.

Banks, Libraries and Schools

Banks often use a name plate with a message such as Next Teller Please, Lane Closed and other instructions. Libraries can use name plates for labeling shelves and book carts so readers can easily find what they are looking for. And schools often use name plates for room numbers or door signs.

Teachers may find it necessary to labels specific tasks or sections of a bulletin board. Name plates make this labeling quick and easy. With simple adhesives or easy-to-use wall mounts, each name plate quickly becomes visible.

Gifting, Decorating and Awards

Corporate gifting is one of the best ways to grow and maintain your business. Most companies agree that the fundamental reason for gifting is to acknowledge relationships and improve personal connections. Customize each name plate with a person’s name and title or favorite saying and recognize them at your next meeting.

Or, create a unique decorating style with a custom name plate with a favorite quote. Hang them with wall mounts or set them on a shelf or counter with either a desk holder or desk base. And, choose from a variety of colors and printing or engraving options to customize the look.

Name plates make unique awards. Use award titles and other achievements for the text on name plates. Everyone is sure to enjoy this unusual name plate use.

Directions, Instructions and Information

In many offices and workplaces, information about rooms or directions is a frequent need. Customize name plates to meet any informational needs and help visitors and employees feel more welcome. Whether it is to point out a meeting room or a restroom, these directions are often required in most settings.

We’ve all seen the push or pull signs on doors. Use a name plate to designate which way a door swings, so people know without having to try both ways.

No matter your use for name plates, we’re sure to have what you need!

Schools, Name Tags and Creativity

From end-of-year field days to classroom usage, name tags are found all over schools!

Whether it’s a teacher’s ID or “My Name Is…” stickers, there are so many ways to use name tags in schools. Here are a few ideas from our plethora of personal identification products to get you started.

Photo ID Badges

One of the essential features of a photo ID badge is the security it offers. Provide these for teachers and other school staff to ensure that the proper people are entering and exiting your building. Quickly and easily identify someone with photos and provide safety and security while at school.

They will also help with productivity. Teachers can focus on what they need to teach instead of worrying about other security issues. Pictures of an individual are on each tag, along with their name and title, to make recognition easier. With a quick glance, anyone can see who that person is and make sure they belong where they are.

Reusable Name Badges

With as many choices as we have for these name badges, we’re sure to have what you’re looking for! Use adhesive name badges for the new students as name tags on their desks to make them feel welcome. Customize a Mighty Badge for each of the hall monitors. Or use a name badge as your hall pass. With magnetic fasteners, it will be easy just to have the student attach the badge to their shirt, and you’ll never lose another hall pass.

And, don’t underestimate badge holders. While they aren’t quite in this product category, they are instrumental in schools. This simple way of displaying credentials is as convenient as they come. The lightweight vinyl allows for everything to be seen through them. You can add pictures, schedules, names and so much more. Use them for students, teacher and visitors.

Lanyards

Whether it’s hundreds or thousands, it doesn’t matter how many kids are coming back to your school this year. Security is always an issue. Yes, there are name tags and photo ID badges for the teachers. But how do the children keep their things safe and secure?

Lanyards are a convenient way of displaying identification and other things while at school. And these lanyards don’t have to be boring. Choose from a variety of colors to match your school and mascot!

These lanyards are also perfect for fundraising events, sporting meets, and any other time your school gets together. Help your students stand out from the rest with bright colors, logos and messages custom imprinted on these lanyards.

And, come check out all of our other products that will help in your school!