Identification badges are often a requirement and part of the dress code on many jobs. Countless organizations and businesses around the globe insist on both their employees and visitors wearing such badges as a central security measure. They come in a range of different styles that encompass everything from magnetic attachments and custom printed accessories to basic lanyards or clips. Keep reading to learn about the different options available so you can make the best decision when it comes to your own I.D. card program.
What Are Some Of The Best And Most Common I.D. Badge Accessories You Can Opt For?
Among several, the most common types of I.D. badge accessories you can opt for are:
- Magnets, pins and clips
- Strap clips
- Badge reels
- Badge holders
Magnets, Pins & Clips
There are countless styles you can choose from when looking to secure the best fit for the needs of your I.D. card program. These accessories are permanently attached to your cards directly thanks to adhesive backs. That is why you should keep in mind that the only situation in which you should opt for magnets, pins or clips is when you don’t plan on using them repetitively.
Strap Clips
Strap clips are ideal for visitor programs and other temporary I.D. badges, as they’re designed with minimalistic accessories. The main parts of a strap clip include a plastic strap that goes through the slot punch on the card, then snaps closed to lock in the badge and clips onto clothing similar to a badge reel. Strap clips are ideal in situations when you’re using temporary I.D. cards and you have no need for customer branded accessories.
Badge Reels
These accessories are designed to clip onto clothing. This means that the I.D. card of the user can be placed anywhere on their clothing where it seems convenient and comfortable. Including a pant pocket, jacket or shirt lapel, shirt pocket and so on. If you have a card program designed to work with different badge reel locations, opting for this type of I.D. accessory is a good choice.
Lanyards
When looking for something that will keep your I.D. cards in an obvious location for security and something that’s easy to take on and off, making it convenient for visitors, simply choose lanyards. This often makes I.D. lanyards the go-to accessory, in addition to countless other benefits such as working with any uniform or dress code, existing in countless colours and styles.
Badge Holders
Encasing the cards in a badge holder, physically protects your I.D. cards from wear and tear. Badge holders are often partnered with other accessories, which is to say that most of them are slot punched to allow the wearer to clip the holder into a strap clip, reel or lanyard. They are not I.D. accessories in the traditional sense, though they are at times categorized as such.
