Printed Lanyards

Printed lanyards hold an ID card or access pass and carry the organisation's branding at chest height every time they are worn. Printed polyester lanyards in 15mm, 20mm, and 25mm widths are the high-volume option, screen printed in up to four colours. Sublimation lanyards use the same widths and deliver full colour print across the entire strap, with the ink embedded into the fibre so the print stays sharp through daily wear and washing. Printed bootlace lanyards in 10mm, 12mm, and 15mm suit corporate, retail, and hospitality settings where a slim cord-style lanyard fits the dress code. All types can be fitted with a safety breakaway clip.

A school rolling out a new student ID programme orders 15mm printed polyester lanyards for 800 students, with the school name and crest screen printed in two colours. They arrive in the same week as the new ID cards, so the programme goes live on schedule without any last-minute scramble to find a matching lanyard for 800 students at the end.

Screen printed polyester and bootlace lanyards carry the logo in up to four spot colours. Sublimation lanyards are printed with full colour across the entire strap width, including gradients and photographic-quality logos.

Before You Order

Do healthcare and aged care environments need a specific type of lanyard?

Healthcare and aged care environments should specify a safety breakaway clip, a fitting that releases under tension so the lanyard won't become a hazard if it snags. A 15mm or 20mm screen printed polyester lanyard with a breakaway clip is the most common choice.

What printed lanyards suit a government or public sector bulk order?

Government and public sector organisations typically order 20mm or 25mm screen printed polyester lanyards with the department name and logo in one or two colours. Screen printing delivers consistent results across runs of 500 to several thousand.

What lanyard should manufacturing and warehousing environments specify?

Manufacturing and warehousing environments should specify a safety breakaway clip on any lanyard worn near machinery, and a 20mm screen printed polyester lanyard is the most common choice for these environments. Bootlace lanyards are too narrow and sublimation is not needed when a clean logo in one or two colours does the job.

What is the minimum order for custom printed lanyards?

All three main types start at 100 units. Regular production takes approx 2 weeks from artwork approval.