Choosing Event Badges: Breakaway vs Standard Lanyards
When you are ordering thousands of lanyards for a corporate office, a school, or a massive manufacturing facility, functionality is just as important as the branding. A lanyard is worn around the neck for eight hours a day, making safety a primary concern in active environments. You must choose between a Standard Lanyard and a Breakaway Lanyard.
The Simplicity of the Standard Lanyard
The standard option is the most common choice for basic, low-risk events.
- The Design: It is a simple, continuous loop of fabric sewn together at the bottom near the badge clip.
- Best Use Case: It is highly cost-effective and perfectly fine for standard trade shows, seated conferences, and low-activity VIP events where attendees are simply walking the floor.
The Security of the Breakaway Lanyard
Breakaway lanyards are engineered specifically to prevent severe workplace injuries.
- The Design: They feature a specialized plastic safety clip at the back of the neck that instantly snaps open if the lanyard is pulled forcefully or caught on a heavy object.
The Raven32 Recommendation
In many industries, this is not a choice; it is a strict legal requirement. As your printing and promotional experts, we must advise that breakaway lanyards are legally required for hospital staff, school teachers, and manufacturing plant tours to prevent severe choking hazards around machinery or unpredictable patients. Contact our team today to order safe, compliant credentials.