Card Holders

For any event or workplace that uses lanyards, the card holder is the component that completes the setup. PVC styles (clear plastic holders in a range of sizes) are the volume choice, covering ID cards, conference passes, and access credentials from credit-card size through to larger formats. They attach to any lanyard and display the insert card through the front face clearly. Fabric styles take the holder from functional to branded: an opaque exterior that accepts pad printing or full colour digital print, giving the organisation's logo a surface that registers across the room, across the conference floor, and at every access point.

When a workplace issues lanyards and fabric card holders to new staff, the printed logo turns a routine ID system into a consistent and recognised brand touchpoint. Every time an employee walks through a door, attends an external meeting, or wears the lanyard at a client site, the organisation's name is on display at chest height in front of everyone there.

Fabric styles can be branded with pad printing or full colour digital print applied to the exterior surface. PVC styles are clear and display the insert card through the front face without external branding on the holder.

Questions Worth Asking

What card holder size do I need for a conference pass?

Conference passes are typically printed to A6, and A6 portrait card holders are the most common fit. PVC card holders come in multiple size configurations, so matching the insert size before ordering avoids substituting on the day.

What is the difference between PVC and fabric card holders?

PVC card holders display the card inside without external branding, while fabric card holders have a solid exterior that takes printed branding. Most event setups use PVC for volume distribution and reserve fabric styles for staff, speakers, or VIP credentials where branding matters.

Can I order card holders to match a branded lanyard?

Card holders and lanyards are ordered together and paired on arrival, keeping quantities matched and delivery consolidated. Fabric card holders take the same branding methods as lanyards, so the logo carries across both elements.

What is the minimum order for card holders?

Both PVC and fabric card holders start at 100 units. Regular production takes 5–10 business days from artwork approval, depending on the product.