Finding The Best Clear Badge Holder

An ID badge is easy to lose or misplace. When a badge cannot be found, it is frustrating for the card holder and it is often expensive for the company to replace. By using a clear badge holder, an employee will have an easier time of securing their card while at work and may be able to locate it faster when getting ready to begin their shift. Following are several badge holders that are currently available.

Vinyl Badge Holders

These badge holders have been available for many years. Clear plastic encases the ID badge for protection. The badge holder may seal which will help to keep the card clean in dirty environments. Some of these badge holders have clips on the back so that they can be attached to clothing. Other holders have slot and chain holes to accommodate additional attachments such as a lanyard or chain. These holders are commonly found at events and conferences.

Rigid Plastic Holders

These holders are available in several styles and colors. Used for both vertical and horizontal badges, these holders have an extractor slide that allows a card to slide in and out as needed. The holders come in many colors to match the style of the organization. The holder normally has a slot and chain hole so that you can wear the badge and holder with a clip, lanyard or badge reel. The plastic rigid badge holders keep cards from bending. These are perfect for extending the lifespan of young students IDs as they tend to play with their identification. Bending, flexing and chewing on the card can be reduced with the use of the rigid plastic holder.

Proximity Badge Holders

This type of holder is used for card holders that access doors or networks while on the job. Cards that are capable of accessing areas are expensive and important to maintain. Proximity badge holders provide a secure way to display and carry these important cards throughout the workday. Some of these holders will permanently lock a card into place.

Smart Card Holders

This holder is a newer holder and is designed to protect government issued ID cards from being read by the wrong group of people. Many high security cards today include embedded information that is highly sensitive and a high level of security is needed to maintain the embedded information. This information is embedded in the card by the card printer or other method. To insure that the card information cannot be accessed by unauthorized personnel, selective protection is needed. The smart card holder will shield the information from release at all times. When the information is to be read by the right people, the card holder can squeeze the top of the holder so that the holder opens enough to allow the data to be read by the scanner.

These are just a few of the many badge holder types available. By selecting badge holders appropriate for your organization, you will reduce the need to replace lost and damaged cards.