What is a thin lanyard best used for?

The narrow 3/8-inch width suits badge holders, keys, and event credentials where you want a lightweight, comfortable strap. Its slim profile reads as understated, which fits conferences, schools, and staff IDs. The soft cotton feels better against the neck across a long day than stiffer materials.

Can a 3/8 inch cotton lanyard print a logo?

The 3/8" cotton lanyard prints one line of text up to 1/4" tall, such as a company name, a school name or a web address. It cannot hold a second line. For a logo beside a name, the wider cotton lanyards in this range have taller print areas.

What is a breakaway on a lanyard and do I need one?

A breakaway is a plastic connector that pops apart under pressure, so the lanyard releases instead of pulling at the neck if it snags. Buyers who outfit students or staff near machinery often add one. On this strap it can sit at the back of the neck or on the side.

What attachments can I add to the thin lanyard?

Each strap is made to order, so you choose the attachment that fits what people carry, such as a clip for a badge or a ring for keys. Match the hardware to the badge holder you already use. List the attachment you want when you request a quote.

Can I print two colors or a repeating logo on the thin lanyard?

Yes. Your text repeats along the strap in a step-and-repeat or continuous layout. One color on the front is standard, and a second color is available once the factory approves the art. With a 1/4" tall print area, simple bold lettering reads best.

How does color-coding cotton lanyards help my organization?

With 11 stock colors, you can assign a color to each department, role, or access level so staff and security identify people at a glance. A school might use one color per grade, while an event uses colors for staff, press, and VIP. This visual system speeds up check-ins and access control.

How many thin lanyards should I order?

Order one per staff member or attendee plus extras for replacements and future events, then round up since larger runs lower the per-piece cost. Because these are made to order, planning ahead gives time for color and attachment choices. Request a quote with your quantity for pricing.

Thin Lanyard in 3/8" Cotton with Printed Logo

Name: Promotional Product Inc
Address: 9835 Pineville-Matthews Rd. #1000, Pineville, NC, 28134, US
Telephone: 1-888-212-5501

SKU 1249270

ColorBlack

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Imprint: Screen Printing
Included: Price includes one color, front side imprint
Area: 1/4" H. Note: We can only print one line of text
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Key Features

3/8" wide by 34" to 35" long — a light strap that carries an ID card or key without weighing on the neck.
1/4" tall print area — fits one line of text, such as a company name or web address.
Step-and-repeat or continuous layout — your text runs the full length of the strap.
11 strap colors, from navy and maroon to yellow — match a brand or color-code staff and visitors.
Optional plastic breakaway at the neck or side — the strap releases if it snags.
1-ply cotton, made in the USA — a soft strap for buyers who prefer US-made gear.
100-piece minimum order — sized for one office, school or event team.

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Description

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This thin lanyard is a 3/8" cotton strap made in the USA, with your company name printed along its full length. It suits staff IDs, school badges, visitor passes and key rings, where a wider band would feel bulky and a single line of text says everything the wearer needs.

At 3/8" wide it is the narrowest strap in this cotton range, and 100 pieces weigh about 4 lbs, so it makes a lightweight lanyard. As a thin lanyard for ID cards or keys, it holds the load without bulk. The print area is 1/4" tall and holds one line of text, such as a company name or a web address. Your text repeats along the strap in a step-and-repeat or continuous layout, and a second ink color is possible once the factory approves the art. Choose from 11 strap colors, including navy, maroon, royal blue and yellow, then add the attachment your badges need. An optional plastic breakaway can sit at the back of the neck or on the side, so the strap releases if it snags.

Pair it with ID badge holders so every card hangs flat and reads easily. A skinny lanyard like this also suits schools that give every pupil a student ID lanyard, since one line of text is enough for a school name. The strap is made in the USA, which suits schools and public offices that prefer American-made supplies. For a longer logo or a second line of text, the wide cotton lanyard gives the print three times the height.

Send your logo, strap color and quantity for a free bulk quotation. A free visual proof comes with every order, and printing starts only after you approve the layout.

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