They’re a mainstay at trade shows, corporate offices and schools. They can also be used to secure face masks when they’re not being worn.
In a recent survey of event planners by Northstar Meetings Group, 82% said they’ll be hosting in-person events this year. Any of them could use lanyards like the ones featured here.
Promovision
This combination lanyard (PV10-COMBO) is ideal for cards or IDs that need to be scanned to verify an identity or gain access to a building. Made from polyester, it has a matching badge reel that can include a custom multicolor label; promovision.com
Quality Lapel Pins Inc.
These 36” custom-made lanyards can be embroidered or dye-sublimated. Choose from more than a dozen attachment options; qualitylapelpins.com
Prime Line
The Strappy mobile device pocket (PL-1338) allows the wearer to carry their cellphone, along with credit cards and cash. Made of silicone, it features a detachable lanyard for easy transport. Great for trade shows and conventions, as well as schools so students’ phones will always be visible to teachers and administrators; primeline.com
Arrow Emblems
Check out a two-sided lanyard that can be screen-printed or sublimated, or have a one-sided woven logo. Use with ID cards, pins, keys and charms. Choose either nylon or polyester with dozens of different attachment and breakaway safety connector options; arrowemblems.com
Lincoln Line
This breakaway rainbow lanyard (LRD430) is spot-on for Pride marches and LGBTQ events. It can be imprinted with an organization’s name or event logo; lincolnline.com
BamBams
An open-ended lanyard (OEL-3634) with two swivel bulldog clips guarantees credentials always face front. Also makes a convenient mask-keeper; bambams.com
Fey Promo
The Keep’n Carry Lanyard (MI1211) can be stashed in a pocket or car glovebox and used on the go with a mask. It keeps masks clean and ensures the wearer doesn’t lose them; feypromo.com
Powerstick.com
Consider a 2-in-1 lanyard (4020) that doubles as a charging cable. Perfect for trade shows, conventions and the travel industry, with a 3’ micro USB to USB-A cable and optional tethered lightning tip. The cable ends connect to the center piece to form the lanyard. Branding is available on the full length of the cable and the centerpiece; powerstick.com
IDProductsource
Never lose or drop a mask again with this dye-sublimated mask lanyard (IDP-FPML-58). This polyester style can be fully customized from edge to edge and features a snap closure; idproductsource.com
imprintID
This neck wallet (NWPL01) includes a 3/8” lanyard and accommodates a 4” x 3” name tag inside the transparent window. Features pockets for cards and cash, length adjuster and secure zipper top; imprintid.com
Snugz/USA Inc.
Looking for a lanyard ideal for the workplace? Consider the Maverick dye-sublimated lanyard (ILRS10BG). It includes a slide buckle release, silver oval clip and convenient release; snugzusa.com