ID cards do little good if they spend all day in an employee’s wallet or purse. They are intended to be worn in a visible and easily accessible place. With all the accessories available on the market for displaying badges it is easy to find the perfect fit for any work environment.
Metal and plastic badge clips are the most direct way to attach IDs to clothing. The plastic variety is gaining in popularity since it has no rough edges and the tiny teeth are gentle on fabrics. Employees can further reduce damage to clothing by wearing a badge clip on the bottom hem of a shirt or jacket rather than on the edge of a pocket or lapel. The least expensive clips come on a simple loop but they may also be incorporated into a holder or lanyard for a more polished look.
Clear plastic badge holders protect ID cards from exposure to the elements and keep them from being scratched and scuffed. They also offer a way to loop the holder onto a swivel hook or badge clip without having to perforate the card itself. This is helpful when the card has a magnetic stripe and can’t have a hole punched at the correct orientation without redesigning the entire graphic. Credential holders and arm band badge holders offer additional options for displaying IDs in a professional manner.