Lanyards are an effective and commonly worn piece of apparel and equipment used in different environments such as corporate, functions, educational institutions, and conferences among others. To have your lanyards printed can be a good way to advertise your business, organization, or event or as a way of issuing people with lanyards containing their badges or ID. For anyone who is thinking of purchasing custom lanyards for their organization, below is a guide on how to go about it right from the beginning.  

Design Considerations

The first consideration that any organization must take into consideration when they want to have their lanyards printed is to decide on their design options. You’ll want to establish:

• Function – What would the lanyards be needed for? Does the case require accessories such as badges, whistles or thumb drives? They will know the purpose this understanding will help in the selection of other components of design.
• Logo and Text - Determine which text and logos are required to be put on the map. For logos, vector art is ideal for printing . The length of the text should be small and it is essential to avoid the use of small fonts that would be difficult to read. 
• Colors – Decide on 1-2 accent colors that will complement your branding/marketing color scheme. Since it narrows down the available colors found on the document, costs are cut when compared to full color printing. 
• Length and Width: This lanyard’s width can be 3/4”. 1”, or 5/8”. Length may vary from 12” up to 54”. Think about what length suits the application you have in mind best.
• Quantity – [How many total lanyards are required?] Generally, customers who order in large quantities of products that are between 100 and 500 products can be offered a lower price by a manufacturer.  

It is advisable to seek a few quotations from custom lanyard companies to determine the cost difference. In the best scenario, offer them specifics about your design, materials to be used, attachments, quantity and costs for a professional quote.

Choosing Printing Techniques

There are four main printing methods used to customize lanyards, each with their own pros and cons:There are four main printing methods used to customize lanyards, each with their own pros and cons:

• Screen Printing – This method is best suited for printing simple logos, and text in limited colors, preferably in 1 and 2 colors. Provides for the conventional defining of the ad with a bold look.
• Dye Sublimation – The process of printing that makes use of color and offers the possibility of achieving photographs. Offers the highest quality of the lanyards, but these may often be the most expensive per unit of the lanyards.
• Digital Printing – Transfers high quality images, texts and logos in various colors on lanyards. It is cheaper than dye sublimation printing as it uses less expensive materials.  
• Woven/Jacquard Weaving – Such designs, logos, and text are woven into the fabric with the help of very fine machines. It yields clear image and elegant appearance.

The type of printing that you use will, therefore, depend on the design you wish to use, your prices, and the number of prints you wish to make. In deciding the most appropriate process for your order, consult with the lanyard printing companies.

Material and Attachment Choices  

Two main types of standard lanyard are polyester and nylon. Polyester is cheaper than Nylon, though Nylon is more hard-wearing and slightly more dense. Other possibilities for fabricating lanyards comprise of; Recyclable PET plastic, cotton lanyards with a braid or shoelace fabric. Choose if you require O-rings, badge attachments, thumb hook loops or clasp hooks depending on the purpose of the lanyard you will be producing.  

On one hand, Place Order and Proof Approval are the two important links needed for a successful use of the product.

After you have chosen your printing style, material and any other attachments you need, the printer will give you an electronic proof of how the finished product will look like before they proceed to print it. A final approval should be given by reviewing entries for appropriate spelling of names and to ensure that the design elements are consistent with branding requirements.  

Production and Delivery

On average, production takes ten to fifteen business days after the proof has been approved for approval. It is also possible to order an urgent task at an extra cost, although it is not very frequent. Standard international delivery is further 1-2 weeks on shipping time. Make sure your exporter gives you tracking information so that you can track the status of your orders.

In conclusion, it is important to stress that getting custom printed lanyards created is a cost effective and effective strategy for promoting the company and its brands, products, and services at the next business event or conference. This step by step solution will ensure the created lanyards align with the organizational requirements and the branding culture.