There are a number of different uses for lanyards. If you don’t know what one is, they are items used to hold or secure items. They have been used to hold ships and other watercraft to a dock when moored, as well as for keeping weapons from falling off of horses or losing them in battle. They have been used to keep tools and equipment firmly in hand, like when you are using any axe or hatchet.
Today, lanyards have a number of other uses as well. For starters, they can be used to hold name badges, or identification tags. These are used at concerts, sporting events, and even company conventions. They are used to show which company you work for, let people know that you are part of the security detail, and they are even used t display tickets or passes. These are quite convenient, because you don’t have to keep taking your entry pass out of your pocket all the time, and people can tell if you are in law enforcement or an official. Companies can identify their employees quickly and easily.
These days, many companies also use them to promote their business. Whether the lanyard materials have the company logo printed on it, products or services they sell, or even to give recognition to employees, since a lanyard can be used for many things, people are constantly using them. A company can advertise quickly and easily, and give them away without too much advertising costs. There are a number of wholesale retailers that can make a lanyard with just about any kind of advertising you want on it, or they can also make ones with team logos, showing off the name of your favorite sports team. Non profit organizations often use them to promote their cause, whether it is cancer awareness, or to promote an event or organization.
Lanyards can be used to hold items, from pens and pencils to glasses and name badges. They can have connections that clip on, have split rings, or even hooks, just to name a few. There are also safety lanyards, that can come apart if snagged, so that the person wearing it doesn’t get injured. These can keep your tools and equipment close at hand, but won’t yank you into a piece of machinery, or get you hooked up on a low hanging branch.
One of the more unique lanyard uses is for hanging baskets and growing pots. These are usually call macrame, but they are made from the same materials, and are used to keep plants secure. They can also be crafted into nets, for keeping stuffed animals up and out of the way. They are great because while they are strong and sturdy, they also offer a gentle ‘nest’ for your plants, or animals, or other things you want to keep safe and out of the way.
You can buy lanyards from a number of different retailers, both locally as well as online. The costs can range from a few pennies when bought in bulk, to five or ten dollars or more, depending how elaborate the decorations, how big they are, and what they are used for.