Badge Reels
Badge Reels
Badge reels give easy access to ID or badges for swiping or scanning while quickly retracting ( retractable badge reels being an alternate name) for maximum ease of use. The ID badge keeps well out of the way when not in use.
Uses of Badge Reels
Badge reels are suitable for business and work use, at trade shows or conventions, for sports and many other uses.
Construction
Retractable badge reels are normally constructed of durable plastic. Metal badge reels are also available. These are sometimes called "heavy duty". The retractable cord that is also made of a tough synthetic to keep your badge secure.
Style and color
Badge reels are available in varied colors that span the rainbow from red to purple, with standard black and white also popular. The plastic can be translucent or opaque. Metallic colored reels give a different look. For kids and big kids novelty designs feature animals or other fun figures.
Sizes and Shapes
Two main sizes are important in badge reel selection. Reel diameter, normally 1 ¼ to 1 ½ inches and cord length, which depends on badge reel diameter, and will be around 15 to 36 inches. Badge reels have external covers that are round or square.
Attachments
Badge reels have to attach at both ends. At the badge end vinyl straps are often used to hold the badge. To attach to clothing or belts slide on clips or bulldog clips are common. Badge reels can be attached to a lanyard for extra options.
Blank or Custom
Custom badge reels have company logos, promotional messages or other personalized information printed onto them.