Custom Lanyards, From People Who Order Them for Every Event

A lanyard is the one piece of event swag that everyone in the building is guaranteed to wear, all day, at chest height — a walking banner for your logo or sponsor. That guaranteed visibility is why they’re the backbone of conferences, trade shows, and staff credentials, and why getting the material and clip right matters more than the low price suggests.

Material and print

Polyester is the standard: smooth, affordable, and it takes a screen-printed logo cleanly. Nylon is shinier and softer but pricier and less crisp for print. For full-color art, logos, or gradients, dye-sublimation prints edge to edge and won’t wear off. Woven lanyards stitch the design into the strap for a durable, textured, premium look. Tubular polyester is the budget end. The print method should match how bold and colorful your design is.

Attachments and safety

The hardware at the bottom decides function: a swivel hook or bulldog clip for badges, a split ring for keys, an O-ring for cards. The detail people forget is the breakaway — a safety clip at the neck that separates under pressure so the lanyard can’t choke a wearer. For events with the public and schools, a breakaway is essential.

Lanyards pair with key tags and luggage tags, and often ship alongside keychains. See the best lanyard options for styles worth branding.