Plastic pocket folders for lanyards are those little plasticky things in which you slid in your ID card which is then attached to the end of the lanyard.

The standard size of the plastic pockets for lanyards is usually 80mm x 60mm or similar. But then that is because most ID cards fall in that range. But often, companies do not follow the norms and can sometimes be looking to stand out from the crowd. They love to be different and because they also have large numbers of staff (and therefore capable of issuing large orders for plastic pocket folders for lanyards), suppliers for plastic pocket folders for lanyards will custom produce plastic pocket folders of whatever shape and size demanded by the customer.

There are two types of raw plastic that are used in the making of plastic pocket folders. The first is a super thin, super transparent plastic. This one results in very soft plastic pocket folders and is ideal for sliding in identity cards printed on paper or cardboard.

The second type of material is slightly thicker plastic. This one results in harder plastic pocket folders and is ideal for sliding-in identity cards printed on hard plastic (like keyless entry cards). It is very rigid and can last for months at a time making it ideal for heavy-duty use.

Irrespective of which of the above two raw materials is used, the identity card is clearly visible if there is any bar code or QR code on the card, then it can be easily read by any scanner. This is ideal for use at entrances or security points where people need to be scanned.

When ordering a plastic pocket folder, the general principle is to order three times the actual required quantity. The logic behind it is that plastic pocket folders have a habit of collecting scratches. Sometimes they get caught in the lift door or briefcase and end up getting bent or even torn. After a certain time, the visibility diminishes and hence, the plastic pocket folders will need replacement. In fact, each staff member will require at least two or three plastic pocket folders per year. It is for this reason that it is always advisable to buy three times the number of staff.

These days some manufacturers of plastic pocket folders use recycled plastic to make plastic pockets. While the intention to help save the environment is laudable, the technique is still not perfect and often results in raw plastic that is hard and brittle. It is therefore better to procure plastic pockets folder made from virgin plastic at this time. Although production methods are always improving so it could be that in the future recycled plastic badge holders are readily available.

The cost of these plastic pocket folders depends on the material you select (Hard or soft) and the order quantity. The best deals are to be had at www.irelandlanyards.com which has a list of all the quantities and prices available. They offer the standard business card size of 85 * 55mm and can supply other sizes on request.