ireland lanyards
Teachers these
days participate in a whole range of activities not just in their school but
also in the local community. There are science fares and exhibitions, sports
events, inter-school activities, outdoor trips and so forth.
Thanks to
heightened security everywhere, all staff need to prominently display their
identity badge. Schools, institutions and colleges need to order a large
quantity of lanyards and badge holders not just for school teachers but also for
support staff.
As a rule of
thumb, the quantity purchased is usually twice the number of staff. This is
because many teachers and staff will request replacements for damaged or scratched
badge holders. There will also be replacements required for lost badges and
badge holders. Over long periods of time (say 2 years) lanyards get discoloured
or stained and will need replacement.
Even if this is
the first time your organisation is preparing to buy lanyards and badge holders,
you are probably aware that they can be custom printed. However, the quality of
the print will depend on the material you select for the lanyard.
You can choose
between sublimated Lanyards, woven lanyards, polyester
lanyards and nylon lanyards.
Sublimated
Lanyards are the most economical to buy with prices starting from €1.40 each
for 100 units. The production process is very efficient as the design is dyed
onto the material and normally they can be delivered quickly. Moreover, the
printing can be done on both sides of the lanyard and the logos or text are
printed in great detail. For designs including shadows, gradients or intricate
logos sublimated is always the recommended product. Best of all, sublimated
lanyards feel soft and smooth to the touch. For these reasons, most lanyards
you see, tend to be of sublimated type.
As the name
suggests, a woven lanyard is made from various coloured threads sewn together.
While the material is without a doubt very durable, it is difficult to print on
and therefore, the printing (one side only), tends to be limited to simple
graphics and text. However, woven lanyards are the most long-lasting type
available and great for staff who spend most of their time outdoors. They are
very comfortable and can be washed in a washing machine just like items of
clothing. Woven lanyards tend to be a bit pricier and start at €2 each for 100
units.
Apart from
having all the qualities of sublimated lanyards, Nylon Lanyards also offer
a smoother, flatter and shinier finish. Nylon Lanyards are best suited for
simple designs and cost about the same as woven lanyards at €2 each for 100
units. Nylon lanyards are often referred to as a premium products but they are
very similar to sublimated lanyards to look at. So it is up to the individual
to decide if they are prepared to pay the extra costs for the nylon material.
For budget-conscious
schools and colleges, the best buy would be Polyester lanyards at €1.50 each
for 100 units. For larger orders over 1,000 units, the price is dramatically
cheaper and can start at 64c per unit. The polyester material is commonly used
for plain lanyards as it is easy to make and comes in colours such as black,
white, red, yellow, green and blue. Polyester lanyards are tough
and long-lasting but can be a bit rough to the touch due to the material.
However, since they are generally worn over clothes, the minor roughness is
usually not a problem.