Eco lanyard options in New Zealand

Recycled PET

PET is the plastic used in drink bottles. It is collected, melted and spun into yarn, then woven into the strap. Recycled PET lanyards are light and comfortable for all day wear, with a generous flat print area for your logo. They come in 15 and 20 mm, and safety breakaways are available.

If your artwork is full colour, recycled PET dye sublimated lanyards print photographic artwork on a smooth recycled strap. They suit events that want sponsor logos and a sustainability story on the same lanyard.

Bamboo fibre

Bamboo lanyards are made from pulped bamboo fibre. The strap is smooth and silky, softer than standard polyester, and comfortable against the skin. The fabric is biodegradable. We print logos in up to four colours, in 15 or 20 mm, and safety breakaways are available.

Plant silk

Plant silk lanyards are made from plant material such as the leftover stems of grain crops, rather than from petroleum. The fabric is biodegradable and we print your logo in up to four Pantone colours, in 15 or 20 mm. If you need a breakaway on plant silk, ask us on your quote and we will confirm the options.

Which one suits you?

• A familiar polyester feel with recycled content: recycled PET.
• Full colour or photographic artwork: recycled PET dye sublimated.
• The softest feel: bamboo fibre.
• A plant based strap made from crop waste: plant silk.

Not sure? Ask for details of more than one when you request a quote, and ask what samples are available. See the whole range on our eco friendly lanyards page.

What you can say about them

Be specific. "Made from recycled PET" or "bamboo fibre strap" are statements about the material, and you can make them. Broader claims, such as calling a lanyard carbon neutral or fully compostable, need evidence, and New Zealand's Fair Trading Act applies to environmental claims made in trade. Remember that fittings are usually metal or plastic, so the strap is where the material change happens. If you need supplier details to support a claim, ask us when you quote.

Reduce, as well as replace

The lowest impact lanyard is the one that gets worn more than once. A few habits help:

• Leave the year and date off the strap, so spare lanyards can be used at the next event.
• Put a collection box at the exit, and reuse the lanyards and card holders that come back.
• Order close to your real numbers, with a small number of spares rather than a large buffer.
• For staff, choose a strap that lasts. A woven lanyard is fully washable and the logo cannot rub off.

Common questions

Are bamboo lanyards biodegradable?

The bamboo fabric is biodegradable. Fittings are usually metal or plastic, so ask us about fitting options if that matters to you.

Do recycled PET lanyards print as well as polyester?

Yes. They are woven smoothly, so artwork reproduces cleanly, and your digital proof shows how it will look.

Can eco lanyards have a safety breakaway?

Recycled PET and bamboo lanyards can. For plant silk, ask on your quote.