Choosing Event Credentials: Sublimation vs Woven Lanyards
If you are organizing a multi-day convention, a music festival, or outfitting a massive corporate office, the lanyard is the most visible piece of branding at the entire event. Every single attendee wears one directly on their chest. When ordering your credentials, you must choose between the modern Sublimation method and the classic Woven style.
The Vibrant Canvas of Sublimation
Dye sublimation is a high-tech printing process that physically dyes the fibers of the lanyard.
- The Design Freedom: This method allows for stunning, full-color, edge-to-edge printing. You can print complex gradients, photographs, and detailed backgrounds across the entire strap.
- The Feel: The resulting fabric is incredibly smooth and soft, preventing neck chafing during a three-day trade show.
The Prestige of Woven Lanyards
Woven lanyards are created using a traditional textile process.
- The Construction: Your logo and text are physically stitched directly into the heavy fabric using colored threads, usually limited to one or two solid colors.
- The Durability: They feel incredibly thick, rugged, and permanent, offering a highly classic and prestigious aesthetic.
The Raven32 Recommendation
Your sponsor requirements should dictate this choice. As printing and promotional experts, we advise that sublimation is absolute best for featuring multiple complex sponsor logos in full color. However, if you want a premium, VIP feel for a simple corporate logo, woven lanyards feel heavier and more traditional. Reach out to our team to build the perfect event credentials today.