with Reels

with Reels — practical, durable ID card display solutions for Irish workplaces, schools, and events. The right holder keeps your ID card visible, protected, and easy to use — whether it's worn on a lanyard, clipped to a pocket, or attached to a badge reel.

We stock a wide range of holders, clips, and reels in various styles and attachment types. Available for delivery across Ireland. Browse our lanyards and all card holders.

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Choosing a lanyard with a reel for access control cards

Anyone who has swiped into a Dublin office ten times before lunch knows the awkward dip: lean towards the reader, lanyard still around the neck, hoping the card reaches. A lanyard with a reel solves it. A small retractable yoyo sits at the bottom of the lanyard, the card clips to its cord, and it pulls out to the reader and snaps back on its own. Any Irish workplace with proximity readers on every door tends to standardise on them.

The 15mm recycled navy blue and black lanyards come with a card reel fitted; the 16mm black tubular breakaway lanyard adds a mini yoyo with a clear vinyl strap, and its clasp opens if pulled hard, which matters in healthcare and schools. Red lanyards with a card reel round out the colours.

What to look for in a retractable lanyard

  • Breakaway or not. Choose breakaway anywhere a lanyard could be grabbed or caught in machinery.
  • Strap on the reel. A clear vinyl strap loops through a slotted holder; check your holders have a slot.
  • Width. 15mm and 16mm lanyards carry the weight of a reel without twisting.
  • Pack size. Sold in packs of 50, from €74 ex VAT, so a department can be kitted out in one order.

Holders, reels and the rest of the lanyard range

The reel needs a card holder to grip, so pair it with slotted vinyl ID card holders. If you already own lanyards and simply want retraction, a standalone ID card reel clips onto most of them, and the keyring badge reels suit staff who carry a card on their keys. For lanyards without a reel, browse plain lanyards in a dozen colours or the sturdier metal clip lanyards. All of it is in stock and dispatches from Dublin.

Frequently asked questions

What is a retractable or extendable lanyard?

A lanyard with a reel built in. The reel holds a cord that extends when you pull the card to a reader and rewinds automatically, so the card never leaves the lanyard.

Does a lanyard with reel come with a card holder?

The lanyard and reel arrive together; the holder is sold separately so you can pick the size and orientation that match your cards.

Are these suitable for schools and hospitals in Ireland?

The 16mm tubular breakaway lanyard with mini yoyo is the one to choose. Its clasp releases under a sharp pull, the safety feature those environments usually specify.

If you are not sure which reel and holder combination suits your door readers, call 01 555 5555 and we will talk it through.