Securing your keys is probably one of the most important tasks of a security guard or someone working in management. Losing your keys may result in losing your job or even getting convicted depending on the implications following the loss. This is more serious than it actually looks. A key is a simple piece of metal that is worth almost nothing on its own. The value of the key is measured according to the value of the things behind the door that it can open. 

Picturing a scenario in which you can lose your keys due to a faulty lanyard is not a difficult thing to do. According to the popular belief as well as the technical details, lanyards are very tough items, and that is true for most part, however, not all lanyards can withstand the same physical tensions. So in order to determine what is the exact type of lanyard that is most suited for your particular circumstances you have to balance a few things and then take a look over our products. Here are the things that you should keep in mind before choosing your lanyards for keys.


1) The amount of keys that you will be carrying


2) Your budget


3) The type of people that will be using the lanyards


1) The amount of keys that you will be carrying

This is a very important factor that influences the type of lanyard you will end up buying. If wear fewer keys will be attached to the lanyard then the cheaper, thinner lanyards will probably be able to the job well. However, if a large number of keys will be attached you have to seriously consider higher quality lanyards that are thicker and can withstand intense usage as well as wear and tear. Most lanyards behave differently under physical tension. 

Can your lanyard break when snatched by a thief? Well, some of them do, but they have to be really thin and made from a bad material, but lanyards don’t usually break that easily. However, the strength, size and elasticity of your lanyard is not picked upon the possibility of a thief snatching it, but rather the amount of tension that will result on the wearer’s neck. I know this sounds a bit strange but thin lanyards with many keys attached to it is a very uncomfortable thing to wear.


So the lanyard type and size has to be in a direct proportion with the number of keys that will be worn and attached to that lanyard. It’s important to get this one right, otherwise, no matter how much you pay for it, and how fancy your lanyard is, if it’s not suited for the number of keys that you will be carrying, the uncomfortable feeling will become more intense with time.

2) Your budget


Obviously, your budget dictates what you buy and how much of it you buy. When it comes to custom lanyards the math is really simple. The tier price structure that LanyardStore uses offers you many price reductions that will really save you cash. The more you buy the cheaper our products get. However, you may not want to buy a few thousands lanyards for keys and for that purpose you need to manage your budget in order to buy the highest quality lanyard and also to be able to buy the right number of them, sometimes even a bit more, you never know when you might need extra lanyards.


3) The type of people that will be using the lanyards


Lanyards are simple items and most everyone uses one in certain circumstances. However, when it comes to using lanyards on a day to day basis, it becomes extremely important to wear one that is comfortable and does the job well. This is a very important distinction to make when you purchase your lanyards, because it’s crucial for the success of your marketing campaign to know what type of people will be using your lanyards. If it’s for your staff then it’s probably mandatory for them to wear the ones you buy, but even then, it should be in your best interest to get the ones that they will enjoy wearing.


If they are a bit overweight they will sweat more often, therefore a lanyard made of natural fabric that will absorb that sweat, will offer a more comfortable experience while wearing the lanyard. The lanyards for keys are usually heavy, which means they often press against the back of your skin, and if the lanyard is not made from natural fabric, on a hot day sweat will form between the lanyard and your skin, leaving you feeling itchy and uncomfortable.
Another yet uncomfortable feeling is to carry around a lot of keys attached to a thin lanyard. The more keys you have and the less thick your lanyard is the more unpleasant it will feel to carry that lanyard around your neck, even up to the point where it becomes unbearable to wear it around your neck.

LanyardStore manufactures lanyards and accessories since 1997 and ever since we have offered affordable promotional solutions for all of our customers. Custom lanyards are now a part of every marketing campaign and rightfully so considering the high return value on the long run. We live in a day and age where commercials are everywhere but nothing promotes a product, event or brand than a name written on a piece of apparel on another person. When you wear a lanyard with someone’s logo is much like voting for that company, that’s how powerful lanyards are.


Contact us to help you complete the order. Buy custom lanyards for keys today!