A lanyard is a strap or a cord that’s attached to something at one end, so as to secure that particular object. Usually, this is a strap that you wear around your neck, while at the end of it you have something secured like an ID, nametag, card, badge, keys, USB or even a smart phone. They can also be used as promotional items, since most lanyard materials can be printed on.
If you are planning to use lanyards for your employees that work in germ and bacteria prone areas, make sure to choose silicone lanyards. Here are its main advantages:
- Silicone lanyards are the best when it comes to hygiene. Most lanyards are made from some type of rope material such as polyester, nylon, cord, or cotton. Most of these materials can get really dirty very quickly, while silicone lanyards stay clean for a lot longer period of time. There are also some plastic lanyards, but they can get scruffy quickly too, while iron chain lanyards mean rust problems at some point. Imagine having to let your employees wear dirty and rusty lanyards around the neck!
- Silicone lanyards are also much easier to clean than other types of lanyards. All you need is to wipe off the grime with a clean cloth, and stains can be eliminated simply by using soap detergent and water. Cleaning polyester or cotton lanyards is a much more complicated and protracted process, particular for lighter coloured lanyards.
- Since silicone lanyards are more hygienic, they can be worn in places such as hospitals and commercial kitchens. This is a big deal, since lanyards aren’t just for carrying IDs of staff. Remember, lanyards can be used for promotional purposes, which means you can try to increase awareness of various ailments and conditions with it. You can promote awareness of breast cancer, AIDS, leukaemia, bulimia, or the evils of drinking and driving. It will be somewhat ironic if the lanyard you use to promote greater awareness of a disease can’t be used in a hospital for hygienic reasons.
- Whether you use them for IDs and badges or for promotional purposes, often the lanyards represent your company. It doesn’t really reflect well on your business when employees are wearing filthy lanyards around their neck. Simply put, it looks unprofessional. Some potential customers may equate the shabbiness and lack of cleanliness of the lanyards with the quality control your company practices.
Finally, you may be wondering about the cost of silicone lanyards. Yes, they are more expensive than regular polyester printed lanyards, but with the additional benefits and advantages, you receive your moneys worth. What’s more, these silicone lanyards are actually much more cost-effective than their counterparts because they last longer. A regular lanyard may last a year or maybe even less, and after that it’s really scruffy and the fabric is all worn out. But a silicone lanyard will last for at least a decade if looked after. So not only will you enjoy better hygiene and easier washability, but on a per-year basis the lanyard can be a lot more cost effective!
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