Lanyard Badge Holders - a Wide Selection of Lanyards

First, the main purpose of using a lanyard badge holder is identification. As a visible accessory worn by the user, it allows identification at a glance. Staff, visitors or participants can therefore be easily and quickly recognized. This accessory ensures smoother flow management and facilitates interactions. 

To guarantee optimal organization, the lanyard becomes a key element in implementing security systems. It allows you, in just one glance, to validate or deny access, and to quickly and easily scan the card placed in the rigid badge holder especially with our retractable zip lanyards. 

It is also very practical for the user, as it keeps the hands free while keeping personal items directly around the neck. The risk of loss is greatly reduced. 

At Sogedex, we also offer an alternative to plain lanyards, custom printed lanyards. Ideal for enhancing your brand image, they ensure even more precise and professional identification of your teams and strengthen your company’s visibility during events. 

Step 1: Define How the Lanyard Will Be Used 

First, to meet your needs as accurately as possible, it is essential to identify your exact requirements and how you intend to use the product. 

• Is it for daily use within a company, or for a one-off event?
• Do you need a simple lanyard, or should it include a safety feature? (Highly recommended for daily use.) 
• Would you like to enhance your brand image through your lanyard badge holder? 
• Which colour would you like for your lanyard? At Sogedex, we offer several colours available directly from stock: black, royal blue, orange… Each colour is carefully selected by our teams. 
• What length and width would suit you best? Lanyard length is often standard, but we offer different widths. For custom printed lanyards, for example, it is preferable to choose a wider format (20 or 25 mm) to allow the printing of more detailed designs. 

Step 2 : Choosing the Lanyard Material  

It is essential to select the right lanyard material depending on how you intend to use it. 

Standard materials: the most commonly used material is polyester. It is durable over time and comes in various constructions. 

• Flat: discreet and suitable for any type of clothing. Also available with a satin finish, offering a shinier and more elegant look.
• Tube: soft and elegant, it is comfortable to wear and is one of Sogedex’s most cost-effective options.
• Round: thin and lightweight, it is barely noticeable once worn around the neck. 

Eco-friendly materials: in order to reflect everyone’s values, we offer eco-friendly lanyards. As part of our CSR approach, we have chosen to provide ecological alternatives within each of the product ranges we offer. Thus, to meet everyone’s values, our product offering also includes eco-conscious lanyards. 

We offer several alternatives: 

• PET, 100% recycled 
• Bamboo, 100% biodegradable 
• Cotton, untreated 

Each lanyard in this range is supplied with a nickel-free metal hook. 

Step 3: Selecting the Fastening System 

Choose your fastener from our selection to find the lanyard that will perfectly match your needs. 

Metal Dog Hook: 

This is our most popular fastener. The metal hook is suitable for badges or cards with a round or oval (oval‐shaped) slot. It is easy to handle and also adds an elegant touch to your lanyard. We also offer an alternative lanyard with a nickel-free metal hook, helping you honor your environmental commitments while reducing allergy risks. 

Badge Reel: 

The badge reel lanyard attaches to holders with a round or oval slot. It is ideal for its practicality, especially with access control systems. Users do not need to remove their lanyard to tap or scan their card, as the badge reel features a 72 cm retractable nylon cord. Pull the badge when needed, then release it: —  it retracts automatically! 

Swivel Hook (metal, plastic, double): 

This attachment is compatible with holders featuring a round or oval (oval-shaped) slot and exists in several types: 

• The metal swivel hook is Sogedex’s most cost-effective attachment. Various lanyards in different styles can be fitted with this hook: lanyards with metal carabiner hook. 
• The plastic swivel hook. 
• The double swivel hook. 

 Crocodile Clip (alligator clip): 

This clip is used with an oval slot and ensures a secure hold when paired with an crocodile-clip lanyard. Durable over time, the crocodile- clip offers excellent support while remaining easy to use. 

Step 4: Adding Options According to Your Needs 

To meet all your requirements and create the lanyard that suit you best, Sogedex offers several options: 

• Safety Breakaway System: This safety clasp is essential in certain fields of activity or for daily lanyard use. It ensures the wearer’s safety thanks to its mechanism, which automatically releases in case of excessive tension. 
• Detachable Buckle: This system allows for even more practical use. Thanks to this feature, the lower part of the lanyard is removable, making it easy to handle a proximity badge, magnetic stripe card, or keys without having to take off the lanyard, ideal for professional environments. 

Sogedex offers an extensive range of identification solutions designed to meet the specific requirements of every professional environment. 

Events: 

Whether for trade shows, seminars, fairs, or festivals, we provide cost-effective solutions to help manage participant flow (staff, visitors, press) while ensuring clear identification thanks to our differentiation systems. 

Businesses: 

Identifying staff and visitors (with or without a personalized name badge) helps convey a professional image, strengthens security, and structures reception within your premises. 

Our products are designed for daily use, can be personalized to suit your needs, and offer long-lasting durability. 

Schools and Universities: 

To enhance security within educational institutions, identifying every individual is essential. To support this, Sogedex supplies robust and customizable solutions adapted to the daily use of each department (administrative staff, teachers, etc.). 

A lanyard for everyone, a style for each! Sogedex supports you throughout your personalization project, from design to delivery. At the heart of our expertise, customization is one of our key strengths, with more than one million personalized products sold in 2025. 

Within our wide range of accessories, the customizable lanyard is one of our flagship products. Several customization options are available: 

• choice of printing method (sublimation, screen printing, etc.) 
• choice of colors (selected from our catalog or custom-made)
• choice of material (polyester, satin, cotton, bamboo, etc.)
• choice of fastener 

This allows you to transform a practical accessory into a powerful promotional item. Sogedex also provides printing solutions for your PVC cards.