Printed lanyards
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Custom Lanyards
Branded lanyards for staff, students, visitors, events, clubs and business identity programmes.
A lanyard is often the most visible part of your ID card system. It keeps cards easy to see, supports security and visitor management, strengthens your brand, and helps people identify staff, students, contractors or event teams quickly.
idcards.ie can help you choose and specify custom printed lanyards that suit your organisation, your card type and your day-to-day environment.
Lanyards should be practical, safe and brand-consistent
A custom lanyard needs to be comfortable, durable, readable and suitable for how it will be used.
A school may need a safety breakaway and colour coding. A conference may need bold event branding and a rigid holder. A visitor programme may need visitor status to read clearly from a distance. A business may need lanyards that match staff ID cards and office branding.
We help you decide on width, print method, clip, breakaway, holder compatibility and whether different colours are needed for staff, visitors, students or contractors.
Lanyard options
Choose a style that matches your environment — not only your logo file.
Full-colour lanyards
Gradients, patterns and detailed artwork — useful for events, colleges and brand-led programmes.
Screen-printed lanyards
Cost-effective runs where the design is straightforward and colour requirements are limited.
Woven lanyards
A premium feel where the design is built into the material rather than printed on the surface.
Plain and colour-coded lanyards
Fast deployment where group identification matters more than custom print.
Suggested quote process
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Confirm use case
Staff, student, visitor, event, club, contractor or membership.
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Choose style
Printed, woven, plain or colour-coded; full-colour where it adds value.
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Confirm quantity
Include spares for new starters and replacements.
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Select fittings
Clip, breakaway, buckle, reel and holder matched to the card.
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Review artwork
Logo legibility, spacing and colours before proofing.
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Approve proof
Agree production details before manufacture.
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Deliver and reorder
Keep artwork and specifications on file for repeat orders.
Sector examples
Schools and colleges
Colour-coded lanyards for staff, visitors, contractors and students with breakaways as standard in most cases.
Businesses and offices
Branded employee, contractor and visitor lanyards for reception, shared offices and multi-site teams.
Public sector and healthcare-style environments
Consistent identification and role recognition with practical safety choices.
Events and conferences
Full-colour credentials paired with passes, delegate cards and staff badges.
Card and lanyard bundles
For many organisations, specifying the card, lanyard and holder together avoids mismatched fittings and awkward card orientation.
Bundles can include printed cards, branded lanyards, holders, badge reels where needed, colour variations and sensible packaging for sites or teams — plus a reorder path for new starters.
Safety, clips and holders
Breakaway safety clips allow the lanyard to release under pressure. For many education and workplace settings, a breakaway should be treated as the default unless there is a clear reason not to use one.
Clips and fittings affect usability as much as appearance — trigger clips, lobster clips, J-clips, badge reels, detachable buckles and dual clips for landscape holders.
Card holders should protect the card, match orientation and allow scanning or tapping where required.
Frequently asked questions
What information do you need for a lanyard quote?
Quantity, preferred width, logo or artwork, print colours, lanyard colour, required clip, whether a safety breakaway is needed, and whether you also need card holders or printed ID cards.
What width should we choose?
15mm or 20mm is common for many organisations. Narrower lanyards can look more discreet; wider lanyards give more room for branding and clearer text.
Should we use safety breakaways?
For schools, colleges, healthcare, childcare, workshops, events and many workplaces, a breakaway is usually advisable. The final decision should reflect your environment and safety requirements.
Can lanyards be matched with ID cards?
Yes — often the best approach. We help match lanyard, holder and card orientation so the finished credential works properly.
Can we have different colours for different groups?
Yes. Colour coding can distinguish staff, visitors, students, contractors, departments or event teams.
Can we order lanyards without cards?
Yes. Lanyards can be supplied on their own or as part of a wider bundle.
Can you help with artwork?
Yes. We can review logo files and advise on legibility, repeat patterns, text size and brand colours before proofing.
Send us your logo and quantities
We will confirm style, fittings, holder compatibility and any card printing you need alongside the lanyards.