Custom lanyards are so universally used, it’s hard to think of an event or place where they wouldn’t come in handy: schools, concerts, sporting events, seminars, conferences, trade shows, fundraisers, corporate workplaces, youth events, churches, hospitals and more. Lanyards are used in a variety of industries and settings, and are not only great for providing quick, easy-to-read identification, but they can be used for so much more. Here are a few of our favorite lanyard accessories to help you decide what things to put on a lanyard.
10 Different Things to Put on a Lanyard
1. Personal Safety Alarm Keychain– Clip this personal safety alarm onto a lanyard to create a highly visible, easy-access safety solution. The loud emergency alarm and built-in light provide added confidence in parking lots, campuses, and travel settings. Lightweight and compact, it pairs seamlessly with ID badges or event credentials.
2. Keys – Adding a keychain to your lanyard helps free your pockets and keep your keys in plain sight (especially if you’re prone to misplacing your keys!). Pro lanyard tip: add only the keys that you’ll need while wearing your lanyard so if you do lose it, you don’t lose all your keys. For example, if your lanyard holds your work ID, only keep your work keys on the lanyard. This helps keep your personal and work keys separate so if you happen to have your car keys on your boat and hit a bigger-than-expected wave, you don’t lose your work keys too!
3. Key Wallet – Attach this compact zippered key wallet to a lanyard to create a secure, hands-free all-in-one carry solution for keys, ID, and essentials. The durable, water-repellent polyester material and zippered compartment protect cards, cash, and small items, while the built-in keyring keeps everything organized in one place for quick access.
4. USB Flash Drive – The secret to acing your presentation? Coming prepared! And that preparation includes not only sending your presentation on to the event organizer, but also saving it on a flash drive lanyard just in case technology doesn’t play nicely when it’s crunch time. Choosing a techy lanyard like this one just might be the best option when it comes to what to put on a lanyard – you’ll always have a handy flash drive with you.
5. Personal Mementos – Encourage your employees and event attendees to decorate their lanyards and let their personalities shine. Deck lanyards out with stickers, beads, a whistle or even keychains from a vacation, concert or favorite brand, and who knows, maybe you could even host a decorating contest to see who thinks of the best things to put on a lanyard!
6. Photo – Whether it’s a photo of your special someone, kiddo or pet, adding a photo of your loved one can help give you a boost when you’re having a rough day, and it can help spark conversations with your students, coworkers or fellow event attendees.
7. Lip Balm – Attach a sporty lip balm to a lanyard to keep a hands-free wellness accessory within reach during outdoor events and daily activities. The SPF 15 formula helps protect and moisturize lips. When paired with a lanyard, it becomes an easy-access essential for conferences, tournaments, and on-the-go use.
8. Pen – Slide a pen over the cords of your lanyard and you’ll be set for signing autographs (or school reports, taking notes at an event, writing to-do notes at work and more)! Attach a pen and stylus combo to the lanyards as you hand them out and your event attendees will be singing your praises knowing they don’t have to hunt one down in their laptop bag.
9. Hand sanitizer – While you can’t make others wash their hands or practice good hygiene, you CAN decide what to put on a lanyard. We recommend attaching a a mini keychain hand sanitizer spray with you to help fend off germs.
10. Ribbons – Customizable name badge ribbons are great for helping speakers and hosts stand out from the crowd. You can also add a variety of fun badge ribbon titles for event attendees to choose from-like Coffee Fiend, Photobomber, It’s 5 o’ clock Somewhere, I ♡ My Team and more. They’re great for sparking conversations and helping your employees and event attendees connect over shared interests. (P.S. Check out our 25 ribbon hacks for making use of ribbons even after your event is over.)
Customize What You Put On a Lanyard with Marco Promos
Not only are lanyards and name badges key considerations for many events and employers, but the many possibilities for customizing them can add an extra element of flare or utility to planning a conference, preparing for a new school year and more. Now that you have few tips on what to put on a lanyard, we want to know how you wear and use your lanyard! Drop a comment below with your favorite type of custom lanyard.
