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Choosing Card,
Holders and Lanyards

From Prime ID — helping UK teams stay professional, practical and eco-friendly

 

Not all ID setups are the same. The right combination of card, holder and lanyard makes your badges last longer, look sharper and even reduce plastic waste. Here’s how to choose what works best for your organisation.

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💳 1. Choose your card type

  • Standard PVC: durable and smooth; ideal for everyday use.

  • Eco-PVC: recycled or lower-impact materials with the same quality.

  • Biodegradable cards: break down faster in composting conditions.

  • Retransfer cards: premium finish for photo-heavy or dual-purpose cards.

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Prime ID tip: Standard or eco-PVC suits most workplaces. Retransfer cards are worth it for ultra-sharp detail or long-term durability.

🧷 2. Pick the right holder

  • Open-face holder: light and simple; easy to swap cards.

  • Flexible PVC holder: Good visibility for double-sided ID cards

  • Rigid recyclable holder: strong and reusable for daily wear.

  • Available in landscape or portrait - match it to your card
    layout - landscape is generally better for more content / data.

🥨 3. Select your lanyard

Prime ID has a wide selection of lanyards and holders in many colourways to suit your branding

  • Plain lanyards: cost-effective and neat.

  • Pre-printed lanyards: clearly show roles (e.g. STAFF, VISITOR, CARER).

  • Eco PET lanyards: made from recycled plastic bottles.

  • Safety breakaway: essential for schools, care and healthcare settings.

🎨 4. Match your colours

  • Coordinate lanyard and holder colours with your logo or uniforms:

  • Blue logo → navy lanyard

  • Green logo → eco-green PET lanyard

  • Multi-colour branding → neutral black or grey

💡 Final tip
 

Practical doesn’t have to be boring. A colour-coordinated, well-protected badge set creates an instant impression of order and care.

📤 Next step
 

Need help selecting the right accessories? Email hello@primeid.uk or use our Quick Quote form to explore options.

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