Plastic Badge Holders

Plastic badge holders are a popular choice because of their durability and their affordable price. These holders can be disposable, in which case they are made of a soft thin plastic, or alternatively designed to last several years and being manufactured from a harder more durable plastic like PVC or vinyl.

Disposable plastic badge holders are cheaper than the holders which are designed for long term use.  Because of this they are especially useful for short term conferences, conventions, trade shows, concerts or other event where a person is given an ID to provide clearance for an event with a temporary nature. They are well suited to hold tickets, plastic cards, photos and other types of identification.

Like all other types of ID holders, these temporary holders are designed to hold both vertical and horizontal cards. The most popular form of attaching these cards to a person is by using a lanyard which slips through a slot chain hold. The lanyard can then easily be put on or removed during the course of the event.

Plastic badge holders are also commonly utilized by large companies, medical facilities, government offices and educational institutions to assist with clearance levels and the maintenance of security and safety. These types of companies or institutions are likely to purchase plastic badge holders designed for long term use, so often they will pay more for a durable product that is designed to last for several years of continual wear and tear. Employees, candidates or students working in these types of environment are frequently required to wear plastic badge holders daily, to facilitate identification and allow them access to restricted.

The plastic nature of these holders is ideal, because it provides protection against exterior damage, the outside elements like rain and also potential scratching, denting or cracking of ID cards. The holders are also easy to clean and can simply be wiped down with a damp cloth every once in a while.

The plastic holders are suited for most all types of ID cards and are available in different finishes too. When choosing a plastic card holder, your first choice in finish will be to decide between a matte and a glossy exterior. No one finish is preferable over the other and it is merely a matter of taste. There is also the option of selecting between different colours for the holders which can help to separate wearers between different ranks, categories or levels. Some of the more popular colour choices include black, red, blue and green.

While most holders are simple in design they can get quite complex. The most simplified design is one which allows the card to easily slide into a plain plastic pouch with one opening. More advanced designs have the holders provide hardened plastic tabs, which clip over the card and lock them in place. Some plastic badge holders are even designed to hold up to five cards at a time. Whatever your requirements or needs, there are certainly plastic badge holders to suite them.