Where Eco Lanyards Are Used Across Northern Ireland and Ireland
Conferences and professional events are the most common application. If you are running a conference in Belfast at the ICC or Waterfront, in Dublin at the Convention Centre or RDS, or at any of the major hotel and university venues across Galway, Cork, Limerick or Waterford, lanyards are part of the delegate pack. Choosing rPET over standard polyester is a small decision that fits naturally with sustainability commitments that many organisations across Ireland are now working towards, whether under ISO 14001, Net Zero pledges or their own CSR frameworks.
Festivals and outdoor events use lanyards for staff identification, volunteer credentials and media passes. From summer festivals in Kilkenny and Wexford to outdoor events in Antrim and Down, the rPET material performs the same as standard polyester and holds up to a full day of use without issue.
Schools, colleges and universities across Northern Ireland and Ireland order lanyards for staff ID, student events and open days. For educational institutions with environmental policies, rPET is an easy switch that does not affect the product quality or the price significantly.
Corporate away days, team events and staff induction programmes use branded lanyards as part of a wider print package, alongside roller banners, delegate folders and signage. Having the lanyard material match a sustainability narrative is increasingly relevant for larger organisations across Dublin, Cork and Belfast alike.
Trade shows and exhibitions at venues like Eikon in Lisburn, the King's Hall site in Belfast, the RDS in Dublin or Cork's Citylink Arena often involve multiple organisations sharing a space. Branded rPET lanyards let each exhibitor mark out their staff clearly while keeping the environmental credentials consistent. If you are exhibiting, you may also find our guide to essential trade show print materials useful.
What to Consider When Ordering Custom Lanyards
Width is the first decision. Standard lanyards are 10mm or 15mm wide. Wider lanyards, 20mm or 25mm, give more print area for logos and text, which matters if you have a detailed design or multiple elements to include. For a simple logo and event name, 15mm is usually sufficient.
Print method affects how the design looks. Dye sublimation printing gives the best colour reproduction and is the standard for full colour lanyards. The print goes into the fabric rather than sitting on top of it, so it does not peel or fade with normal use. Screen printing is an option for simpler designs with one or two spot colours, but for most event lanyards with a logo and text, dye sublimation is the right choice.
Clip type is worth specifying when you order. The most common options are a lobster claw clip, a swivel clip and a breakaway safety connector. Breakaway connectors are worth considering for events where lanyards might get caught. They release under tension rather than pulling the wearer. For children's events or high-movement environments they are the sensible default.
Quantity affects unit cost significantly. Lanyards are printed in bulk, and the cost per unit drops considerably as quantity increases. If you are ordering for a recurring event, it is worth calculating whether ordering a larger quantity upfront is more cost-effective than reordering each time.