Build Your Own Lanyard

Jun 18
2 min read

Updated: Jun 23

Step 1: Material

This will be the base for your lanyards. It may seem like an arbitrary decision, but each option results in a different look!

DYE-SUBLIMATED
These lanyards are fully customizable, with vibrant colors heat-transferred onto Hi-Def fabric, creating a silky-smooth lanyard.

Dye-sub Lanyards are soft and durable, made with comfortable polyester. They allow for full edge-to-edge customization, with color matching for your branding!

SCREEN PRINTED
Colored ink is applied on top of the lanyard fabric. The ink gibes this lanyard a slightly raised texture.

These Lanyards are made with a flat polyester material, and are durable and comfortable to wear. They allow for 1 color imprinting.

KUSTOM KORD/ROUND CORD

This unique rope-style lanyard combines comfort with durability.

Step 2: Size

Dye-Sublimated and Screen Printed lanyards also come in multiple widths. The classic sizes are 3/4" and 3/8", but custom sizes are available as well.

Step 3: Breakaway

Depending on your industry, you may need your lanyards to have a breakaway function, so that if tugged on, they will "break away", keeping your people safe.

Step 4: Attachment

This step is important because it determines how your lanyards will interact (attach!) with your badges or credentials.

An open-ended lanyard would be appropriate for credentials with a double slot. If your lanyards will be used for keys, you may want to go with a split ring. For a typical one-slotted badge, you'll likely choose a swivel hook or bulldog clip.

A few of our most popular attachments are the Swivel Hook, Bulldog Clip, and Lobster Claw.

There are many other you can choose from as well, browse the entire selection here.

Step 5: Customize

Choose your design! If you know exactly what you want, we'll put just that on your lanyard, complete with your colors and other brand elements. If you're not quite sure how you want your lanyards to look, our team will be happy to help you come up with something that's right for your organization.

Done!

With that, you have your lanyards!

Build your own lanyard that is perfect for you! Get started today and see why organizations across the country trust lanyards.com for their custom identification solutions.