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When companies and organizations begin to look at ways to professionally display their ID badges, chances are they’ll quickly realize that their options are virtually limitless!

One ID badge option that continues to gain popularity are lanyard badge reels, also commonly called retractable lanyards. This type of lanyard is permanently attached to a retractable badge reel.

Retractable lanyards are a great way to wear your ID badges while making it easy to extend the card to scan or swipe, without the need to remove the lanyard from your clothes.

Consider the following options when determining the best retractable lanyard for your organization:

Clothing Attachment Styles: You can attach a badge reel to your clothing in several ways, including:

• Belt clip – simple to slide on and off of a belt loop without damaging clothes
• Spring clip – easily attaches to shirts, pants, and blazers (also known as an “alligator clip”)
• Carabiner clip – secure and fast way to clip onto a belt loop

ID Badge Attachment Options: There are three choices when attaching your ID badge to a retractable ID badge reel:

• Card clamp – securely attaches ID cards without a punch hole
• Clear vinyl strap – snaps ID badges to your badge reel
• Swivel hook or split ring – allows you to carry more than one ID card

Additional Features: Increase the functionality of your retractable ID badge reel with options such as:

• Heavy-duty reels – ideal option for high-volume use
• No-twist reel – permanently displays the correct side of your ID card
• Quick-lock reel – keeps ID cards extended until you’re ready to retract it back