Magnetic Badge Holders

The introduction of magnetic badge holders has proved beneficial to many employers who require their staff to wear ID badges to work. Two of the immediate benefits are: they promote professionalism in the workplace, by helping to create a smarter, more unified look. And secondly, branding on the magnetic badge holders provides advertising for the company.

The introduction of these card holders into the work place has not come without problems however. Many people find that remembering to bring their ID to work or university everyday can prove to be a challenge. Additionally, there is the problem of lost, stolen or damaged ID cards. In response to these grievances, many manufacturers have come up with innovative ways to help curb these problems.

Several solutions have now been developed for employees, workers and anyone else who is required to wear an ID. Some of these solutions include retractable badge holders and plastic badge holders. These holders are designed to function optimally, protect the cards from scratching and other damage and help make life easier and more hassle-free for the person wearing the ID badge. The majority of these ID card holders are attached by means of a clip or pin. Unfortunately, this can result in damage to clothing when being re-attached several times daily. This is especially relevant for thinner fabrics like cotton or silks. In answer to this problem, manufacturers have developed magnetic badge holders.

Magnetic badge holders are designed to provide the same functionality as a regular ID card holder but with none of the damage to clothing. These have proven very popular in the workplace; trade shows and even conferences and conventions where people who wear ID badges regularly and have found that their clothes become damaged by the pins and clips.

There are several types of magnetic badge holders now available on the market. The holders are designed for light weight materials and for more heavyweight materials such as jackets and thick sweaters.

These holders are generally designed to be worn either on the shirt pocket or on a belt. The magnets are strong enough to grip the holder through the fabrics. Shielded magnetic badge holders are now also available which help protect against damage to cards that have magnetic strips. It should be noted that a general practioner should be consulted before wearing a magnetic badge holder if someone has a pacemaker as they could cause interference. Similar to regular ID card holders, the magnetic holders are available in both horizontal and vertical formats.

Some popular magnetic badge holders include the Brady 69727 Magnetic Badge Holder which retails at around $22. This holder is very lightweight, making it comfortable to wear and is made from Vinyl. Another popular model is the Thumbnotch Magnetic Holder which is designed for people who need to remove their ID cards from the holder frequently. This design allows quick and easy access to the card with minimal hassle and fuss.