Decisions, decisions, decisions… which lanyard I should order?

Don’t worry, you aren’t the first and you won’t be the last to get blurry eyes from all the lanyard options we carry here at ID Wholesaler.

Do I want a standard lanyard? Do I want my logo printed on the lanyard? What type of material should I choose? Which type of attachment is best for me?

So many questions and we can help you answer them all! We carry lanyards in every color, width, material, and attachment style imaginable. You can even up the ante and do a custom lanyard – from a silkscreen print all the way up to a woven logo! Whatever you need, we have it.

We are here to help you narrow down all of the options to find the ideal lanyard for your need. Give us a call today at (800) 321-4405!

Written by Brent Hascall on February 20th, 2013 | Tags: Lanyards | Category: Badge Holders, Reels & Lanyards | Leave a comment

There are a number of ways you can customize a badge reel to make it work best for your business.

Custom logo or artwork
While standard badge reels are available, adding your company logo or other artwork to a badge reel is a great way to promote your company or brand.

There are two places that your logo or artwork can be placed on a custom badge reel: the center of the badge reel or the outer rim. Your design can be printed directly to the surface of the reel with something called pad printing (see the image at right). Or, your design can be printed to a label that is then attached to the badge reel. To protect the label, a clear dome can cover the printed label.

Badge reel clothing attachment options
You also have a few options for how to attach a badge reel to your clothing, including:

Written by Kate Curtis on January 16th, 2013 | Tags: Badge Reels | Category: Badge Holders, Reels & Lanyards | Leave a comment

Why are custom accessories a good idea? Custom badge reels and lanyards look more professional, increase brand awareness, and create a team setting within the workplace allowing employees to show off their company pride! Custom badge reels are ideal for access control cards, while custom lanyards are perfect for ID cards. Either way, there are beautiful customized options for both!

Why shop now? Nobody likes to pay more than necessary, so save yourself up to $150 with ID Wholesaler’s Custom ID Badge Accessories promotion now through January 2nd.  Pick up the phone and let an ID Wholesaler representative help you find the best option for your company today!

Written by Justin Strauss on November 16th, 2012 | Tags: Badge Reels, Lanyards | Category: Badge Holders, Reels & Lanyards | Leave a comment

Visual Security

The expiration process is a simple visual indicator of what visitors should still be allowed in your building and who
should be asked to leave. Not even an expensive RFID card can provide the same level of visual accountability that an expiring badge can. Plus expiring badges are a fraction of the cost.

Brand Awareness

Another benefit to a time expiring badge is the ability to increase brand awareness of your company. Rather than a simple adhesive, pen written label, use a custom printed expiring badge to add your logo and create a more professional look. Providing a sharper looking badge can only increase confidence for prospective clients or business partners when deciding between you and a competitor. It is a great way to set an organization apart from the rest of the pack.

Visitor Tracking

Lastly, with any printable expiring badge, you have the ability to print and track a unique barcode on the badge. This is ideal if you want to track members of a conference, contractors within a building, or even temporary employees within your building.

As you can see, there are many applications where a time expiring badge can prove beneficial, If you have questions on what products are available and how they can help your company please contact one of our ID Professionals at (800)-321-4405 x2.

Written by Justin Strauss on October 4th, 2012 | Tags: TempBadge | Category: Badge Holders, Reels & Lanyards | Leave a comment

So you accidentally left your ID badge in your car for a few days to discover that the card is now “stuck” inside of the badge holder. When you pull the card out of the holder, you realize that part of your card image has transferred to the badge holder (similar to the cards found at the right).

This process is called dye migration. It occurs when a printed plastic card is worn in a badge holder that is exposed to heat and pressure. It is common in situations where employees work outside, leave their ID in vehicles, or store cards in a vinyl window of a wallet.

One way to prevent dye migration is by using a laminating card printer. Adding a layer of laminate to your cards not only prevents dye migration, it also makes cards more durable and scratch-resistant.

An alternative is an anti-print transfer badge holder. These badge holders feature an anti-print transfer material that won’t stick to or transfer print from your ID cards. Like all badge holders, anti-print transfer badge holders are available in both vertical and horizontal orientations for basic ID cards or proximity cards.

To protect your ID badges from dye migration, shop anti-print transfer badge holders now or talk with an ID Professional at (800) 321-4405.

Written by Kate Curtis on August 21st, 2012 | Tags: Badge Holders | Category: Badge Holders, Reels & Lanyards | Leave a comment

Slot punches offer a simple, cost-effective way to create an attachment point on your ID cards for use with badge accessories, such as a lanyard or badge clip. Before you use the slot punch, take note of these important steps:

1. Create your ID badge design, reserving the top portion (about 0.5″) of the horizontal or vertical design for the slot.

2. Print a single test card and punch a slot into the card.

3. If you are satisfied with the card design and position of the slot, print your batch of cards.

4. After the cards are printed, punch a slot in the cards. (Note: To prevent costly printhead damage, do not punch a card before sending the card through the printer.)

5. Attach your punched ID cards to your badge accessories and you’re set to go!

Written by Kate Curtis on August 7th, 2012 | Tags: Slot Punches | Category: Badge Holders, Reels & Lanyards | Leave a comment

As Earth Day approaches, we’d like to remind you that there are a number of ways that your card printing program can “go green!”  From earth-friendly printers, supplies, cards, lanyards, badge holders, and badge clips, there are many options for health- and earth-conscious organizations.

ID Card Printers
A “green” ID card printing program begins with an energy-efficient ID card printer. Several ID card printer models offer unique features such as improved energy-efficiency, biodegradable supply cores, recyclable materials, and a power-down button to conserve energy when not in use. For example, the Fargo DTC4000 and  Datacard SD Series are ENERGY STAR® qualified.

ID Cards
Our bioPVC cards are made from 99% PVC that is fully biodegradable and leaves no damaging toxins behind. They maintain their integrity under normal, everyday use; they can get wet, be left on the shelf, left in a wallet, printed on, vacuum formed, cut, embossed, and UV treated without breaking down. Biodegradation takes place only when the cards are in a fertile environment in which microorganisms are present.

Lanyards
There are a number of lanyards made from 100% recycled plastic or bamboo. Our PET lanyards are made from 100% recycled plastic and bamboo lanyards are made from fast-growing bamboo, which is a sustainable resource, biodegradable, naturally bacteria-resistant, and very soft. They can even be customized with your logo or the text of your choice; after all, an earth friendly lanyard is one that you’ll be proud to put your name on!

Badge Holders
Available in landscape and portrait formats, our earth friendly badge holders are made from phthalates-free, DOP-free vinyl, which means they don’t contain environmental pollutants or contaminates.

Badge Clips
If you’ve printed your ID badges on earth friendly bioPVC cards, clip your card to your clothing with an earth friendly badge clip! Our earth-friendly clips include a strap that is made from phthalates-free, DOP-free PVC which prevents contamination to our environment.

To learn more, visit our earth friendly ID products page or call an ID Professional at (800) 321-4405.

What steps is your company taking to go green? Share your earth friendly business tips below!

Written by Kate Curtis on April 19th, 2012 | Tags: Earth Friendly | Category: Badge Holders, Reels & Lanyards | Leave a comment

There are many considerations when choosing a badge accessory. Of utmost importance is safety. If you are going to be displaying your ID cards in an industrial venue with machinery, a lanyard around your neck may not be the best option. However, safety improvements have been made in this area in the form of breakaway lanyards that pull off when snagged. An arm band badge holder may be best which displays your badge yet keeps the ID close to the body.

Your photo ID may be printed onto a proximity card for door access to your building. Many wearers in these types of situations opt to use the retractable badge reels due to their ease of pulling the ID card away from your person to scan the door reader. This avoids the need to remove the lanyard from your neck or unclip the ID card from your shirt to be able to reach the door reader.

Many educational systems choose lanyards. These are available in a wide array of colors and custom applications with school name and logo can add the personal touch. Lanyards are easily seen, durable, and available with numerous attachment options from pen to cell phone holders.

Lastly, vinyl badge clips are used very commonly to present a photo ID. Clips are a terrific option to use when you will be wearing your badge for visual identification and not removing it for door access via proximity. Clips can be attached to a shirt pocket and be easily seen on the wearer.

In conclusion, badge accessories are available in many different forms, shapes, and styles. Many pictures and descriptions are available at ID Wholesaler to help you find the right badge accessory solution for you. If any questions arise, call an ID Professional at (800) 321-4405.

Written by Brent Hascall on March 15th, 2012 | Tags: Badge Clips, Badge Reels, Lanyards | Category: Badge Holders, Reels & Lanyards | Leave a comment

Badge Buddies are now available at ID Wholesaler! The Badge Buddy offers a safe, easy, and economical way to visually identify roles within your busy healthcare facility.

Badge Buddies easily attach to any badge holder with the pre-slotted opening, allowing the color-coded NA, LPN, RN, or PHYSICIAN designation to show below your existing photo ID or name badge. With this, patients and staff alike can easily identify healthcare professionals.

The Badge Buddy is fully laminated for durability. Both vertical and the horizontal orientations are available.

If you have any questions or need help placing an order, simply call an ID Professional at (800) 321-4405.

Written by Kate Curtis on March 13th, 2012 | Category: Badge Holders, Reels & Lanyards | Leave a comment