Custom printed lanyards for staff and events

A printed lanyard keeps ID on show and your brand in view at the same time. As one of the UK's leading suppliers of lanyards, we print lanyards with your logo for offices, schools, conferences, festivals and sports events, from a one colour logo on a flat polyester lanyard to full colour dye sublimated designs, Pantone matched and finished with the clips and ID card holders you need.

Not sure which type, width or print method suits you? Tell us where the lanyards will be worn and roughly how many you need, and we will recommend the right option and send a free visual proof before anything is made.

Our Lanyard Range

Four lanyard types cover almost every need, with flat polyester the most popular, and every one can be supplied with an ID card holder and a safety breakaway clip.

Choosing the Right Lanyard for the Job

For staff ID on site, the priority is a lanyard that lasts and a clear way to tell people apart. Many organisations use a different colour for staff, visitors and contractors, which makes a site easier to manage at a glance.

For a conference, event or festival, the lanyard is part of the branding, so a dye sublimated or satin lanyard in your event colours makes more of an impression. Tell us where the lanyards will be worn and we will point you at the right type and width.

Who Uses Branded Lanyards

Lanyards do two jobs at once: they keep ID visible and they put your name in front of everyone who sees the wearer. That makes promotional lanyards one of the most practical items you can order, wherever people need to be identified.

Getting the Details Right

Three choices shape how your lanyards look and wear.

What Affects the Price of Custom Lanyards

Every lanyard order is priced individually, and a few things make the biggest difference:

• The lanyard type. Flat polyester is usually the most economical, while satin, dye sublimated and recycled PET lanyards cost a little more.
• The quantity. The price per lanyard falls as the order grows, because set up costs are spread across more units.
• The print. On a printed lanyard each extra colour adds to the cost, while dye sublimation prints full colour in one go, so it is often the better value for multi colour designs.
• Width and fittings. Wider lanyards, ID card holders, safety breakaways and metal clips all add to the unit price.

Vector artwork (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) gives the sharpest result, but a good quality PNG or JPG is fine to start with, and we will tell you if anything needs adjusting before your free visual proof is sent.

Lanyards as Part of a Wider Event Order

Lanyards are often part of a bigger event order. Add branded pens, notepads, water bottles and pin badges for delegates, wristbands for entry, and see our sports and events page for team and volunteer clothing. For speakers, VIPs and award winners, our branded gift boxes make a thank you that gets kept.

How Branded Lanyard Orders Work

Four steps from first enquiry to delivered order, with one point of contact the whole way through.

Custom Lanyard FAQs

What widths do your lanyards come in?

All our lanyards are available in 10mm, 15mm and 20mm widths. The wider the lanyard, the stronger it is and the more room there is for your logo.

Can lanyards be matched to our brand colours?

Yes. The majority of our lanyards can be Pantone matched, so they come out in the exact colour you are looking for.

Do lanyards come with ID card holders?

Yes. All of our lanyards are available with ID card holders, which let the wearer display a photo ID easily, and with safety clips.

What is a safety breakaway lanyard?

A safety breakaway is a clip at the back of the neck that comes apart if the lanyard is pulled or caught, so it cannot snag or choke the wearer. It is the sensible choice for schools, warehouses, sites with machinery and busy events, and it is available on every lanyard we supply.

What is the minimum order for printed lanyards?

The minimum order for printed lanyards is 25 units.

How long do custom lanyards take?

Our standard turnaround is 5 to 7 working days from approved artwork, and express turnaround is available when the date is tight.

How much do custom lanyards cost?

The price depends on the lanyard type, the width, the quantity, the number of print colours and the fittings you choose. Tell us roughly how many you need and what they are for, and we will quote the options side by side.

What artwork do you need for printed lanyards?

Vector files in AI, EPS, PDF or SVG format give the cleanest print, especially on a narrow lanyard, but a sharp PNG or JPG works as a starting point. We check the file and send a free visual proof first.

What is the difference between printed and dye sublimated lanyards?

Printed lanyards have your logo printed onto a coloured polyester lanyard, matched to your Pantone references. Dye sublimated lanyards have the whole design dyed into the fabric edge to edge, which suits full colour artwork, photos and gradients.

Do you offer eco friendly lanyards?

Yes. Our recycled PET lanyards are made from recycled material and are becoming increasingly popular with environmentally minded brands.