Lanyard clips for branding, safety and utility
We supply a complete range of lanyard clips. This includes everything from everyday plastic lanyard clips to heavier-duty metal options. Standard clips and attachments cover most requirements, plus we can source specialist clips on request. Personalised lanyards are supplied with a single clip as standard, but double clip lanyards and safety upgrades are also available.
Choosing the correct clips for your lanyards
Kevin Hayde
Andy GillespiePopular types of lanyard clips we supply
Metal lanyard clips
Metal lanyard clips are the workhorses of most personalised lanyards. They’re built to take more weight, cope with constant use and keep passes, keys and tools exactly where they’re meant to be. From standard dog clips through to crocodile clips, carabiners, swivel clips and metal buckles, they give you a more secure, engineered feel than plastic fittings. This makes metal lanyard clips the first choice for staff ID, contractors, special events and anyone who needs their lanyard to earn its keep.
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Dog clips (swivel J-hook) | Curved metal hook similar to a dog lead fitting, with a swivel joint to reduce twisting and tangles. | Great for ID card holders and keyrings where you want a slightly chunkier, more tactile clip. |
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Metal crocodile clips | Flat metal clip with serrated jaws and backing plate, ideal when you need to grip clothing or fabric. | Perfect when cards are worn without holders, or clipped directly to pockets, lapels or visitor stickers. |
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Carabiner lanyard clips | Chunky carabiner-style hook for heavier attachments, offering a more rugged, outdoor look and feel. | Ideal for carrying small tools, keys, torches or phones on lanyards used in sports, events or site work. |
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Oval swivel clips | Slim, oval-shaped swivel clip that gives a neater, more executive finish than a standard trigger or dog clip. | Best for conference passes, branded event lanyards and premium staff ID where presentation is important. |
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Lobster clasps | Jewellery-style lobster claw clip with spring lever, often used on retail lanyards and higher-end merchandise. | Great when lanyards are sold as merchandise or used with smaller branded items and charms. |
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Metal release buckles | Detachable metal buckle fitted near the end of the lanyard so attachments can be removed quickly. | Ideal for tool pouches, waterproof cases or radios that need removing without taking the lanyard off. |
Plastic lanyard clips
Plastic lanyard clips are the everyday choice when comfort, safety and cost all matter. Lightweight and unobtrusive, they’re ideal for staff, visitors and students who wear lanyards all day. From simple plastic J clips and snap hooks through to safety breakaways, quick-release buckles and retractable badge reels, they keep cards visible without weighing the wearer down. Plastic fittings are perfect for large rollouts, education and healthcare settings where you need reliable ID on a budget.
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Plastic safety breakaway clips | Small plastic safety clip at the back of the neck that releases if the lanyard is pulled sharply. | Required or recommended in workplaces where lanyards could catch on machinery, doors, patients or children. |
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Plastic quick-release buckles | Two-part side-release buckle fitted near the bottom of the lanyard so the end section can be detached quickly. | Ideal when keys, access cards or tools need handing over or using at arm’s length without removing the lanyard. |
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Plastic snap hooks | Compact plastic hook with a spring gate, lighter than metal while still secure for small, light attachments. | Good for budget giveaways, children’s lanyards or lightweight items where metal clips would be overkill. |
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Retractable badge reels | Round or square plastic reel with retractable cord, usually clipped to a lanyard, belt loop or pocket. | Perfect for swipe or proximity cards that need to reach readers regularly without removing the card from its holder. |
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Strap clips with plastic popper | Clear strap with a plastic press-stud that loops through a punched ID card or holder and snaps closed. | Used with lanyards or badge reels to attach CR80 cards and rigid or flexible holders securely. |
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Plastic card gripper clips | Small plastic gripper that clamps onto the edge of a card so it can hang without slot punching. | Best where cards must remain unpunched for durability or security but still need to be worn on a lanyard. |
“Sport and Stage Ltd working with WBC Cardiff last year were extremely pleased with the service provided by Global Promotional Solutions. We ordered printed lanyards and various laminated passes for our WBC Night of Champions event and received everything exactly as requested and on time. Many thanks to David and Global for their impeccable service.”