| > | | | | have a hole punched in the top. Other swivel hooks |
| When buying lanyards, one of the decisions you must | | | | have an attachment known as a "lobster claw" (it |
| make is this: what kind of attachment do you want? | | | | really does look like a crustacean's hand) and trigger |
| A lanyard attachment is a way of securing your ID | | | | snap swivel hooks that are easy to use. |
| badge, proximity card, keys, or cell phone to your | | | | Plastic hooks are a nice option to have if you are on |
| lanyard. Indeed, it is one of the most important parts | | | | a budget. These hooks, which are available in both |
| of this type of neckwear. There are many different | | | | black and white, can either be narrow or wide and |
| types of attachments to choose from and this article | | | | they won't twist your lanyard around, so your ID will |
| will talk about what is available. When buying lanyards, | | | | always be viewable. If you do not want a plastic |
| one of the decisions you must make is this: what | | | | hook attachment, you can choose a plastic O-ring |
| kind of attachment do you want? A lanyard | | | | instead. These come in several different colors |
| attachment is a way of securing your ID badge, | | | | including blue, red, and green. |
| proximity card, keys, or cell phone to your lanyard. | | | | Another attachment option is a badge reel. Badge |
| Indeed, it's one of the most important parts of this | | | | reels can be easily attached to your lanyard and are |
| type of neckwear. There are many different types | | | | great if you want to keep your keycard close to you |
| of attachments to choose from and this article will | | | | but not take your lanyard off to swipe it. The badge |
| talk about what is available. | | | | reel has a retractable cord so you can swipe the card |
| Split key rings are a very simple type of attachment. | | | | and then reel it back in. |
| These are good for hanging keys from and they are | | | | If you choose OptiBraid or OptiWeave lanyards, you |
| available in two different finishes: nickel-plated and | | | | should know that these lanyards have their own |
| black oxide. These rings are very durable and are one | | | | special line of attachments. This lineup - called DTACH |
| of the least expensive types of attachments you | | | | - requires you to choose two different pieces to go |
| can get. Another basic type of attachment is the | | | | with your attachment. The first piece clicks into the |
| lanyard hook. These hooks have a textured thumb | | | | second, so you have the ability to detach part of |
| grip so it's easy to attach your badge or whatnot to | | | | your lanyard, if necessary. The second piece comes |
| your lanyard. | | | | in a lot of different varieties, including swivel hook, |
| Pull-apart key rings are a popular attachment choice | | | | split ring, and bulldog clip. Additional attachments |
| and are available in strong nickel-plated steel. When | | | | include a cell phone holder, pen holder, and a lanyard |
| you use this type of attachment, you can your | | | | extender. The DTACH items are only available in |
| badge, proximity card, etc. while still wearing the | | | | black, but they are high-quality so they will last for a |
| lanyard. | | | | good long time. |
| There are several different varieties of swivel hooks | | | | This is just an overview of some of the lanyard |
| that you can use with your lanyards. The first is your | | | | attachments that are currently available. When |
| basic swivel hook that has a thumb grip and comes in | | | | choosing your attachment, make sure you consider |
| several different widths. (Be sure to pick the right | | | | what the item is made out of and how much it costs. |
| one for use with your lanyard.) You can also get | | | | That way you will know you are making the right |
| swivel hooks that have bulldog clips attached to | | | | decision. |
| them. These are great for holding onto cards that | | | | |