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History of the Lanyard
The lanyard dates back
to 1626, when it was first used as a nautical term for a piece of rope
or line used to secure something on a boat, or ship.
During the late 19th century the term was
also given to describe a piece of cord, used to secure a knife or
whistle in battle. The lanyard was worn on the left shoulder so that the
knife could be tucked into the left breast pocket. Because of the
difficulty of having to remove the knife from the pocket beneath the
bandolier, the lanyard was moved to the right shoulder in 1920. In 1933,
the lanyard became a straight cord, for ornamental purposes only.
Today’s lanyards are made from polyester, nylon, or cotton woven clothe,
or flat braided tubing, which can be printed with corporate, or
organization’s names, logos, or any other promotional printing. Custom
printed lanyards are relatively inexpensive and extremely popular item.
The printing techniques used for lanyards can vary from a hot stamp to
more costly dye sublimation process. In addition, printed lanyards are
available in countless patterns, colors, styles, and lengths.
Today most lanyards are used to secure such items, as badges, keys, cell
phones, or other small items, like whistles eyeglasses, bottle openers
just to name a few. You can wear a your neck, but also around your
wrist, attached to a backpack, or other place. It is very common to see
lanyards with custom printed names of a company, or event on them
securing ID badges. Promotional lanyards are perfect marketing devices
as they continue to promote the business, or event, becoming an
inexpensive form of advertising. This makes the lanyard not only
functional, but profitable as well.
Though lanyards had their beginning on ships, they have evolved through
time. However, they have remained as a way of securing items that are
prone to be misplaced, while displaying the personality of the
individual who is wearing it, or who has created it.
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