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Types of custom lanyard printing we provide
Dye sublimation printed lanyards
Dye sublimation printed lanyardsIdeal for full colour custom lanyard printing where brand accuracy matters. Dye sublimation produces edge-to-edge colour, making it perfect for gradients, patterns and photo-quality artwork. If your design is more than a simple logo repeat, this is usually the cleanest, most premium-looking option.
Screen printed lanyards
Screen printing offers less detail and is best for bold logos, text and spot colours at volume. Screen printing delivers crisp, repeat branding along the strap and is a solid, low cost choice for events, staff IDs and promotions where you want a clean, consistent print finish without breaking the bank.
Heat transfer lanyard printing
Heat transfer lanyard printingA flexible option for personalised lanyard printing when you want full colour detail in specific areas rather than edge-to-edge coverage. Heat transfer works well for logos with gradients, small runs of personalised names, or custom designs that don’t suit a repeat screen print.
Procurement tips for the perfect printed lanyards
Step 1. How your lanyard will be used
Start with how your custom printed lanyards will be used. Examples might be; one-day event, daily staff IDs, access control, visitors, or high-risk environments. This determines the best width, attachments and safety features. If people scan cards constantly, a quick-release buckle matters. If there’s snag risk, breakaway safety matters. Tell us the setting and we’ll spec the lanyard to suit.
Step 2. Choosing the right printing method
Choose printing based on your artwork. Screen printing suits bold logos, text and spot colours at volume. Dye sublimation gives full colour, edge-to-edge printing for gradients, patterns and photo-quality detail. Heat transfer works well for full colour in specific areas, like logos, names or roles, when you don’t need all-over print. Send us your artwork and we’ll recommend the cleanest route.
Step 3. What the width and feel should be
The width of the lanyard affects comfort and readability. 10mm is lightweight and common for events. 15mm is the safe all-rounder for staff IDs and visitor passes. 20–25mm gives maximum full colour branding space and looks more uniform-grade for venues and front-of-house teams. If you’re using bulky holders or reels, a wider strap often feels better in daily use.
Step 4. Choosing suitable clips and attachments
Pick fittings and attachments based on real use. Dog clips suit most ID holders and passes. Add a quick-release buckle when people detach keys or scan access cards regularly. Add a safety breakaway anywhere there’s snag risk (education, healthcare, manufacturing, busy venues). If you’re using plastic badge reels or a specific holder type, tell us as matching the fitting prevents twisting and unreadable badges.
Step 5. Submitting your artwork and getting it proofed
A clear full colour proof prevents expensive mistakes. Vector logos (AI/EPS/PDF) print cleanest, but high-resolution files can work. Confirm brand colours (Pantone if available) and whether you want one-sided or double-sided printing. On the proof, check logo size, repeat spacing and readability at arm’s length. For names (often heat transfer), supply one final list.
Step 6. Quantity, lead times and getting them delivered
Quantity and deadlines shape the best route. Printed lanyards price best on production runs, so share quantity early. For accurate timings, tell us the event date and delivery postcode, plus any must-have fittings. Most delays come from late approvals or changing the spec mid-way. If the date is fixed, we’ll recommend a print method and build most likely to land on time.
“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.”