ID Badge Holders

Find the Right ID Badge Holder

The right holder depends on the card you use, how it will be worn, and the environment it needs to handle. Use this quick guide to narrow the choices, or tell us what you need and we’ll help you find the right fit.

Everyday Employee IDs

For standard employee, school, membership, and visitor credentials, clear soft-vinyl holders are an economical everyday choice. Hard plastic holders add rigidity and protection when cards see heavier use.

Access & Proximity Cards

Protect proximity and access-control credentials with holders sized for the card. Anti-transfer options help protect printed card surfaces, while shielded holders are available for CAC, PIV, FIPS 201, TWIC, smart-card, and other security applications.

Industrial & Active Work

Armband holders keep credentials visible without relying on a shirt pocket or lanyard. Sealable holders add protection against water, dust, dirt, and demanding work environments.

Events & Visitors

Name-tag and conference holders make temporary credentials easy to issue. Choose from clear insert holders, ready-to-wear conference pouches, color-coded styles, and holders that accept business-card-size inserts.

Color Coding

Color-back, color-frame, and color-top holders make departments, visitor types, teams, access levels, or event groups easier to identify at a glance.

Custom Printed Holders

Add your organization’s logo or message to badge and name-tag holders for a consistent branded program. Custom printing can be especially effective for corporate, school, healthcare, and event programs.

A Few Other Holder Options

Magnetic holders let a badge be worn without a pin or conventional clip. Open-face holders protect the back and edges while keeping the card accessible. Enclosed card dispensers provide rigid protection while allowing a card to slide out for swiping or scanning. Badge wallets and lanyard pouches can carry credentials along with small essentials. Badge clips provide a simple attachment for slotted cards and holders, including all-plastic options for environments where metal is inappropriate. We also carry luggage-tag holders and related travel identification accessories.

Not Sure Which Badge Holder You Need?

You don’t have to sort through every style yourself. Send us a few details about your application and we’ll help narrow the choices.

Helpful information to include:

What kind of card or credential are you using?
How do you want it worn — lanyard, clip, reel, armband, or something else?
Where will it be used — office, school, healthcare, industrial, outdoor, event, or high-security environment?
About how many holders do you need?
Do you need color coding or custom logo printing?

Use the form below and tell us what you know. We’ll help you determine the best holder for the application.