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Custom Lanyards & Badge Holders

Custom printed lanyards at Encore Promotional Products run from $0.80 a piece at 2,500 units up to $1.06 at 100, and every basic style includes full-color dye-sublimation printing on both sides at that price, no separate charge for the art. The collection covers 42 lanyard and badge holder products in total, including 5/8" and 3/4" polyester lanyards, 1" wide versions, breakaway safety lanyards for schools and healthcare, detachable-buckle styles, badge reel combos, clear ID-holder combos, budget tubular lanyards, and eco rPET lanyards made from recycled plastic bottles. There's no cart or checkout here. Each product page has a live price estimator labeled "Price with your logo" that shows the cost at 100, 250, 500, 1,000, and 2,500 pieces as you adjust quantity, and when the numbers work you click "Add to quote" to send the request to a real person. A one-time art setup fee of $31.25 applies per design (a few specialty styles run $45 to $50), and most styles quote from as few as 100 pieces.

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How much do custom lanyards cost?
A basic full-color polyester lanyard runs $1.06 at 100 pieces and drops to $0.80 at 2,500, with $0.95 at 250, $0.90 at 500, and $0.85 at 1,000 in between. Specialty styles like badge reel combos and ID-holder combos cost more because of the added hardware; the exact price for any style and quantity shows on that product's price estimator before you submit a quote.
What's the minimum order quantity?
Most lanyard styles quote from 100 pieces, and smaller runs are available on request. Two economy "Ocean" styles are the exception: they need a 2,500-piece minimum to reach their lower per-unit cost.
What printing method do you use?
Full-color dye-sublimation is the standard method across the collection, and it's included in the unit price rather than billed as an add-on. Dye-sub prints on both sides of the strap and handles gradients and photo-quality logos that screen printing can't, with no per-color run charge.
What's a breakaway lanyard and who needs one?
A breakaway lanyard has a connector at the neck that pops open under pressure, so the strap releases instead of catching on equipment or being pulled tight around someone's neck. Schools, healthcare facilities, and warehouses order them for that reason, and Encore's breakaway safety style runs $1.37 at 100 pieces down to $1.03 at 2,500.
Can I combine a lanyard with an ID badge holder?
Yes, the clear vinyl ID-holder combo attaches a badge pocket directly to the lanyard, priced from $2.40 at 100 pieces to $1.80 at 2,500. It's built for offices, conferences, and any workplace that requires a visible photo badge.
Do you offer badge reels or retractable badge holders?
Yes, the badge reel and lanyard combo pairs a retractable reel with a printed lanyard strap, priced from $1.99 at 100 pieces to $1.49 at 2,500. The reel lets the wearer pull the badge out to scan or swipe and it snaps back afterward.
Do you have an eco-friendly lanyard option?
Yes, the eco rPET lanyard is made from recycled plastic-bottle polyester and prints in full color, priced from $1.37 at 100 pieces to $1.03 at 2,500, the same ladder as the breakaway safety style.
How do I place an order or get a quote?
There's no shopping cart on this site. Pick a style, use the on-page price estimator to set your quantity and see the price, then click "Add to quote" and a real person follows up to confirm your logo, colors, and any hardware options. A one-time art setup fee of $31.25 applies per design, with a few specialty styles running $45 to $50.