Something about lanyards accessories you should know

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Ethan Carter

August 11, 2026
Something about lanyards accessories you should know

The accessories are the most important section of the lanyards, and the accessories can be divided into two parts: lanyard attachments and safety breakaways (also called optional release attachments). Today, we have chosen all types of attachments and safety breakaways used in our lives and will introduce them in detail.

1. Lanyards attachments part:

A key ring, sometimes called a key ring, comes in many sizes. The circular shape allows us to hang a set of keys directly to your lanyards. For many people, it is the perfect choice for them if the lanyards will be used for keys. The key ring is simple and versatile. It is secure to hold the keys and can be used anywhere or in any location. The material of the ring meets CPSIA Low Lead Compliance as children’s metal jewelry. One thing you should know is that the ring attachments sometimes snag hairs. So if you have longer hair, we suggest that you choose another attachment. Additionally, we also have lanyards with two metal key rings, which are more expensive than one-metal-key-ring lanyards, and they can hold more items on the custom-made lanyards.

Key ring

J-Hook can hold the ID card and split the key rings. The J-Hook attachment can be divided into metal J-Hooks and plastic J-Hooks by its construction material, and also can be divided into one J-Hook and two J-Hooks by its quantity. For the J-Hook attachment, we can easily open it according to the textured grip. The swivel on the lanyards allows the attached items to be rotated 360 degrees. The whole appearance of the J-Hook looks like the letter “J”. The attachment of lanyards can let the badges face any direction. Although one of the drawbacks of the J-Hook is that it may scratch the top slot area when we wear the lanyards without being careful, the strong and powerful hook can surely hold heavier badges, keys, and other small items. If you take part in meetings or celebrations, you can wear the lanyards with metal or plastic J-Hook attachments.

Metal Lobster Claw really looks like a crustacean’s hand. You can see the one metal lobster claw lanyard and two metal lobster claw lanyards on the customization system of GS-JJ.com. Both of them have high resistance values. The metal can be dipped to have a chrome or gold finish with different colors. The silver metal color is the best-selling color, and many lanyards use this metal color. The lobster claw attachment can hang all kinds of items on the lanyards, although the price is higher than the two types of attachments mentioned above. People who ordered the metal lobster claw attachment can expect that they will receive lanyards that will be used for a longer time than other people who buy other kinds of attachments. The lobster claw is the most durable type of lanyard attachment.

Metal Lobster Claw

Bulldog Clip is one type of lanyard attachment. Have you ever wondered why we call it a bulldog clip? Actually, “Bulldog” is a company name and has a trademark (like Band-Aid), which was used to indicate the strength of the clips. The bulldog clip refers to a strong clip and can be attached to almost anything. The attachment can keep the ID badges facing forward, and it is the best attachment for holding the cards that have a hole punched in the card’s top. The bulldog clip falls into two basic types: plastic bulldog clip and metal bulldog clip. The plastic bulldog clip is lighter and cheaper than a metal bulldog clip. The lanyards with two attachments have become popular recently. Which one did you like, two metal bulldog clips or two plastic bulldog clips?

Bulldog Clip

Metal Oval Hook is a timeless, classic-designed hook that offers superb quality and an affordable price. The whole appearance looks like an oval shape, and the Metal Oval Hook is thicker and stronger than other attachments. The way to fix the word card is similar to the J-Hook. You only need to press one side of the attachment, and then put the small items in it. The most important value you should know is that it is rust-resistant and highly durable. The metal oval hook can be used by everyone.

 

Metal Oval Hook

Metal Swivel Hook comes with a rounded and D-shaped swivel head. The marine bolt snap was crafted from a material with cast metal steel. The attachment can also be used with fashion bags and marine devices. Actually, the attachment is less commonly used on lanyards. But you can find all of the lanyards with a metal swivel hook on our online shop.

Metal Slide Hook includes a heavy-duty and semi-square swivel head. The shape of the attachment looks like a lowercase letter “q”. As for the metal slide hook, you can also choose different colors, like gold, antique brass, black nickel, and antique copper. Any color you need, please tell us and we will meet your needs.

Metal Slide Hook

Snap Swivel Hook was composed of an inch rectangle swivel ring, a lobster claw snap hook, and flat rope. The lobster claw hook included an easy-to-open finger latch. It can work great with lanyards and flat straps, which is the charm of the item. You can see that the snap swivel hook is similar to a metal lobster claw. But the difference between them is the price and weight. The snap swivel hook was heavier and more expensive than a metal lobster claw.

The cellphone loop is a universal lanyard strap that helps prevent accidental drops. You should use one side of the cord to slip into your phone or phone case, and then install it on the lanyards. The cellphone lanyards were finished. The cellphone loop was made of plastic and a looped rope. The lanyard with two attachments was designed and made on GS-JJ. You can choose two different attachments, such as a metal king ring and a cellphone loop on one lanyard, and a lobster claw and a cellphone loop on one lanyard. Both of these are shown in the following pictures.

Water Bottle Straps are rarely used in the lanyards field. But we can still provide the attachment lanyards if you need them. As it literally means, water bottle straps were made of plastic and used for holding the water bottle. There is a round hole where the water bottle is placed.

2. Safety breakaways part:(optional release attachment)

Plastic Buckle (also called buckle release) is made for protecting users and can carry keys and small items. We can see the side squeeze buckle for easy detachment. The safety breakaways can prevent users from removing the lanyards when they use attachments. The design of a safety breakaway can be continued to use for a long period. More than seventy percent of the lanyards had installed the safety breakaways. The plastic buckle was located on the upper part of the lanyard’s attachment, and you can open it and detach it into two parts. If you use your lanyards around children, then lanyards with safety breakaways should be considered. When the lanyards have enough tension and force, the lanyards will break at the plastic connection point. Your lanyards will not create a hazard to anyone.

Plastic safety breakaways can pull apart when tugged and snagged. The plastic safety breakaway is hidden around the back of the neck and can be used in schools and hospitals. The design of the breakaway offers an important safety feature. If you want to detach it, you can pull from two sides, and then you can open it.

Velcro Breakaway is an industrial safety product. The product highlights include a mated reclosable fastener and the aggressive adhesive used indoors or outdoors. You can just tear it off with your hands. If we are on a tight budget, we can choose this breakaway for your lanyards.

Additionally, we designed cheap custom lanyards with two attachments, such as a plastic buckle & plastic safety breakaway, and a plastic buckle & Velcro breakaway. These types of lanyards can provide double protection, which is the best choice for little children.

According to the above introductions, we believe that you have learned more about the functions of the attachments and the usage of the safety breakaway. You can also choose suitable and right lanyard accessories according to your own needs. GSJJ is a lanyard manufacturer and exporter. We design many cute lanyards and cool lanyards, and you will find the one you like most here. Importantly, if you have your own ideas for custom-made lanyards, you can tell us, and we will make it for you. The attachment and safety breakaway of lanyards can be selected by you. The custom-made lanyards and awesome lanyards have high quality and lower cost. We have invited an experienced maker to produce your own personalized lanyards. Welcome everybody to contact us.

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