Personalised lanyards are a brilliant way to show off your brand while keeping things practical
They're visible, useful, and surprisingly versatile – which is why they work so well across everything from conferences to office environments. The beauty of modern lanyards is how customisable they've become. With the right materials and add-ons, you can create something that genuinely fits your brand style and values while making life easier for whoever wears them.
Materials That Match Your Brand
The material you choose says something about who you are as a brand. Bamboo lanyards bring a natural, sustainable feel that people are drawn to. They're soft to wear and have a distinctive natural texture that catches attention. If your brand values natural materials and environmental responsibility, bamboo communicates that instantly.
RPET lanyards – made from recycled plastic bottles – are perfect when sustainability is at the heart of what you do. Our 15mm Recycled PET Dye Sublimation Print Lanyard is UK made and uses dye sublimation printing for vibrant colours that last. It's quality that reflects well on your brand for months or even years.
Seeded paper lanyards offer something truly memorable. Our 20mm Seeded Paper Lanyard can be planted after use to grow wildflowers. Instead of becoming waste, it becomes something beautiful. That's the kind of brand moment people remember and talk about.
And if precise brand representation matters to you, Pantone matched finishes ensure your colours are exactly right. No approximations – just your brand looking exactly how it should across all your materials.
Whatever your brand values – whether that's sustainability, quality craftsmanship, natural materials, or precision – there's a lanyard material that fits your style and communicates your message clearly.
Add-Ons That Make Lanyards Genuinely Useful
Here's where lanyards become more than just badge holders. You can transform them into multi-functional tools that people actually want to keep and use daily. ID card holders and protective sleeves are the practical essentials. They keep badges visible and protected from wear and tear, which matters when people are using them day in, day out. Clear sleeves let identification show through while keeping cards clean and undamaged.
But you can take things further. Adding a pen holder means people always have something to write with at hand – brilliant for events where note-taking or form-filling happens regularly. Attach a lip balm holder and you're solving a problem people didn't even realise they had until it's there. These small additions make lanyards feel thoughtful and considered.
Charging cable lanyards are particularly clever. Instead of hunting for cables when phones run low, people have one ready to use whenever they need it. That's the kind of practical thinking that gets your lanyard used daily rather than forgotten in a drawer.
Bottle opener attachments work brilliantly for festivals, outdoor events, or hospitality settings. They're fun, useful, and surprisingly popular. USB drive holders add genuine utility for anyone who regularly transfers files or needs portable storage.
Getting the Width and Features Right
Lanyards come in different widths for good reason. Slim 10-15mm lanyards are lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear – perfect for conferences or daily office use. Wider 20-25mm lanyards give you more space for branding and feel more premium, which works brilliantly for special events or VIP passes. It's about matching the lanyard to how it'll be used and the impression you want to create.
Where Lanyards Really Work
Events and conferences are natural fits. Everyone needs a lanyard, which means everyone's wearing your brand all day. Choose quality materials and add useful features, and people will keep using them long after the event finishes. For staff identification, lanyards create instant team cohesion. Whether your team is at a trade show, working in retail, or running an outdoor event, lanyards make them immediately recognisable. They're professional, practical, and they work.
As client or customer giveaways, a well-made lanyard with genuine functionality becomes something people actually value. When you've added extras like pen holders or charging cables, it's not just another promotional item – it's something they find themselves reaching for regularly.
UK Made Quality
Some of our lanyards are manufactured right here in the UK. That means better quality control, shorter lead times, and a significantly lower carbon footprint from transportation. Our UK made RPET dye sublimation lanyards combine sustainability with local production – it's a choice that reflects well on your brand.
What Makes People Actually Use Lanyards
Comfort makes all the difference to whether a lanyard gets worn consistently. When materials feel soft and pleasant against skin, people happily wear them throughout long events or full working days. Choosing comfortable materials means your lanyard becomes something people barely notice they're wearing – in the best possible way.
Quality creates lasting impressions. When you invest in proper printing techniques like dye sublimation, your lanyards maintain their vibrant appearance for months or even years. That means your brand continues looking sharp and professional long after the initial handover, creating positive associations every single time someone uses it.
Thoughtful details elevate the entire experience. Breakaway safety clips provide peace of mind, smooth edges ensure comfortable all-day wear, and useful features like phone holders add genuine value. These elements combine to create something that feels well-made and properly considered – the kind of quality people notice and appreciate.
When your lanyards genuinely reflect what your brand stands for, they become more than just promotional items. Choosing recycled materials or seeded paper options demonstrates real commitment to sustainability. Investing in quality craftsmanship shows you value excellence. When what you say matches what you do, it builds authentic connections with your audience.
Making Lanyards Work for Your Brand
Lanyards solve practical problems – keeping badges visible, keys accessible, phones charged – while putting your brand right at eye level throughout the day. When you choose materials that match your values and add features that make life genuinely easier, you're creating something people want to use.
Whether you're planning an event, kitting out your team, or looking for client gifts that will genuinely get used, lanyards offer a practical, versatile solution. The key is choosing materials that fit your brand style and adding extras that transform them from simple badge holders into genuinely useful tools. Get that right, and your lanyards will work harder for your brand than you might expect.